Wood veneering

Candia4441

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To veneer a steering wheel.
First make a template with blue painters tape for the front & back of the wheel. I have done 2 pieces on the front & 3 on the back.
Remove the tape & lay it flat on the veneer stock & cut out the tape template.
Remove the blue template tape & you'll have the correct pieces to veneer the wheel.
I used adhesive backed Mahogany. 2 pieces on the front & 3 on the rear.
I dampened the wood with water & bend it around the wheel & used strapping tape to bent the veneer
Did the front first & the back 2nd.
Finished with several coats of UV resistant polyurethane.View attachment 140215View attachment 140216View attachment 140217View attachment 140218View attachment 140219
Hello, you did a great job on the wheel I have 2800cs that the wheel is wood but need to be restore I don't see that on me to redo it wood work is harder than repair the engine god bless you
 

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To veneer a steering wheel.
First make a template with blue painters tape for the front & back of the wheel. I have done 2 pieces on the front & 3 on the back.
Remove the tape & lay it flat on the veneer stock & cut out the tape template.
Remove the blue template tape & you'll have the correct pieces to veneer the wheel.
I used adhesive backed Mahogany. 2 pieces on the front & 3 on the rear.
I dampened the wood with water & bend it around the wheel & used strapping tape to bent the veneer
Did the front first & the back 2nd.
Finished with several coats of UV resistant polyurethane.
I will never cease to be amazed by the talent of the individuals on this site!
 

stcos85

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my wood is now done. collecting it tomorrow
 

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