Fixing worm holes in veneers

[rmorris]

Just incase any of you have ever passed on some wood for veneers because it had a few worm holes.... Here is how to fix that problem.

First off make sure you clean out the hole with a brush. The  place the veneer on top of some cling wrap( super glue does not stick to this stuff)

 

Then place some sawdust in the hole

 

Place a drop of super glue on the hole and give it a second to soak in

 

Now this next stop is not required but I spray the superglue with a little activator ( makes the super glue dry instantly, most wood turners will have this stuff)

 

This is what the glue looks like dry

 

Now give it a quick sanding and you will never know they were there

 

[jsweka]

Great tip, Ralph.    
Thanks for sharing.

[Roy from Pa]

Purty neat Ralph.

[JkChenault]

Be careful with the Fast Cap activator I have had it turn lighter colored wood and granite green. Something in the propellant reacts to the tannins in the wood.

 I find it best to spray it on a piece of scrap wood or cardboard then wipe or dab it on the glue spot.

[Buemaker]

Good tip, I have som Waterfall Bubinga which has a couple of holes. Bue--.

[Troy D. Breeding]

Never worried with bug holes in .030" or less veneers.

When applying the smooth-on I make sure to work the glue alittle more slowly into the holes so that it fills completely.

I'd say the Flaming Ambrosia Maple limbed bow I built lastyear had less than 12 per veneer.

Only thing you now see is a dark dot.

A thicker lamination might be a different story.

With those I'd say your way of doing it would be the best bet.

Troy

[BigJim]

Depending on the wood, I leave them as is especially if there are several. They can have a nice pattern and add a nice touch especially the ones with staining around the holes.

bigjim

[Roy from Pa]

I agree Jim. I think Ralphie is just a fussy pot.  

[Crooked Stic]

Yep just leave them alone and just be sure to work some smooth on in them. Ads character
 

[Robertfishes]

Ok,this is a good thread... I have some nice .030 Honduran rosewood that has a bunch of tiny holes in it..I'm glad I saved it..it almost got trashed!!

[Roy from Pa]

Cool Robert, ya could name the bow Swiss cheese.  

[Robertfishes]

Ya it looks like somebody shot the veneer with some #9 birdshot... the first batch I bought from the vendor looked pretty good...but the second batch was full of holes