Veneering a Subwoofer?

Early B.

First of all, I don't know a damn thing about veneer, so the first question I have is -- can veneering be accomplished inexpensively by the novice whose woodworking skills are tentative, at best?

Here's what I'm interested in doing -- re-veneering a subwoofer (top and sides only) over the existing veneer???. It has rounded corners. I'm thinking the perfect scenario would be to use a single sheet, if possible, so I wouldn't have to fool around with cuts.

Is this too complicated a project for me to tackle?

Or would I be better off sanding and re-staining the existing veneer? I want a much darker color.

Thanks.

VR3

Well what I'll tell you is -- hah

You will most likely have to sand the existing veneer to reveneer the veneer --

I would imagine

I imagine the current veneer has a finish on it, which would lend me it is as of right now resisting moisture in some way. Some it would essentially overall not retain adhesion as well -- could be wrong, this is an assumption...

But I would just refinish the current veneer.

Serendipity

Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »

Well what I'll tell you is -- hah

You will most likely have to sand the existing veneer to reveneer the veneer --

I would imagine

I imagine the current veneer has a finish on it, which would lend me it is as of right now resisting moisture in some way. Some it would essentially overall not retain adhesion as well -- could be wrong, this is an assumption...

But I would just refinish the current veneer.

+1

Looks like refinishing the current veneer is the best choice.

Early B.

appadv wrote: »

Looks like refinishing the current veneer is the best choice.

That's fine. Now what are the steps involved?

I assume I'll have to apply a varnish remover of some sort, then sand it lightly, then apply several coats of medium walnut stain, then add a couple coats of poly?

Serendipity

Early B. wrote: »

That's fine. Now what are the steps involved?

I assume I'll have to apply a varnish remover of some sort, then sand it lightly, then apply several coats of medium walnut stain, then add a couple coats of poly?

Yup, that's basically it.

Deadof_knight

Yep what he said , I would let it air abit before sanding, wipe down the veneer with laquer thinner (as long as its not some sort of plastic veneer) laquer thinner will detroy anything plastic. let dry then sand using some sort of air to blow off dust real good, then use a light rub of thinner again then coat with clear after staining. if your going for a gloss finish use a finish sand paper such as 1500 damp lil water, wipe it down with a tack cloth and clear again to fill in low spots , wet sand once more with a block and then polish, it should turn out nice and shinnny!