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Snap, Crackle and Pop

April 8, 2016

Almost ready to press the top veneer. The bottom edges have been beveled and the bottom veneer has been pressed. A bit of oil makes this curl snap, crackle and pop.

posted by Mike Korsak
Tags studio furniture, curly maple, veneer, veneering
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