What are the basics of hammer veneering?
Hammer veneering is the quickest way to veneer a substrate. Using hot hide glue, both surfaces are brushed (or rollered) with glue and placed together. The top surface is also coated with glue to act as a lubricant. The “hammer” is then pushed across the surface from the center to force out the excess glue. The glue will begin to cool and gel immediately and hold the veneer in place. If the surface is large, then make sure the surfaces are warm and having a heat source, (heat lamp, etc) will keep the working time longer. It is not necessary to buy a commercial veneer hammer, a block of wood with a smooth edge will work.
