<html> There are glue sheets made for that purpose. The last time we used those was about 15 years ago. If they're still available, they're probably even better now. They were okay for some applications, but not high wear. Vertical interior type stuff was okay. Guy At 09:53 PM 7/14/2004 -0400, you wrote: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite>No. Have you?   Terry Farrell <dl> <dd>----- Original Message ----- <dd>From: <a href="mailto:pianoman@accessus.net">James Grebe</a> <dd>To: <a href="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">Pianotech</a> <dd>Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2004 9:35 PM <dd>Subject: Re: veneer <dd>Have you people tried putting glue on the back of veneer, letting it dry and then putting the veneer on with a hot iron, similar to putting pre-glued edging strips? <dd>James Grebe <dd>Piano-Forte Tuning & Repair <dd>Artisan of Wood <dd><a href="http://www.JamesGrebe.com">WWW.JamesGrebe.com</a> <dd>1526 Raspberry Lane <dd>Arnold, MO 63010 <dd><a href="mailto:pianoman@accessus.net">pianoman@accessus.net</a> <dd>----- Original Message ----- <dd>From: <a href="mailto:jdally@ecr.net">JAMES DALLY</a> <dd>To: <a href="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">Pianotech</a> <dd>Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2004 8:25 PM <dd>Subject: Re: veneer <dd>Hi...I have used pre-glued veneer with very good results and no bubbles.  <dd>----- Original Message ----- <dd>From: <a href="mailto:edwithen@oregontrail.net">Ed Carwithen</a> <dd>To: <a href="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">pianotech@ptg.org</a> <dd>Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2004 10:59 PM <dd>Subject: veneer <dd>I am working on an upright piano that had water damage on the horizontal surfaces.  I ordered thin walnut veneer and have been trying, unsuccessfully, to get it to adhere to the boards.  I did remove the old damaged veneer, and cleaned and sanded the surfaces to be repaired.  I first worked with wood glue and clamped in a sandwich of boards, then tried a contact cement on the next piece.  I keep getting air bubbles.  It looks terrible!  There has to be a secret to replacing veneer.  Would one of you expert refinishers give me the benefit of your knowledge...please? <dd>  <dd>Ed Carwithen <dd>John Day, OR </dl></blockquote></html>