The panel is done, but since it is a piece of another project, the final panel photos are a bit anti-climactic. The panel received a couple coats of water-based poly, and the poplar balloons continued to give me grief. The water in the poly cause them to pucker again, and I had to use a heat gun to re-activate the glue and a roller to flatten them. If I ever use those poplar veneers again, I'll make different choice for the glue (at least), which I think was the primary culprit in the problems I encountered.
Here's how it turned out. I'll eventually be building a frame to go around it, so I've left some excess substrate around the edges for fitting into a rabbet. I've included a close-up of the patched square - the repair pretty much fades away.
Thanks for following along! I'll share a collection of photos on a project post.
well inspite of all the issues id say it came out pretty damn good ross. and a lot was learned by you and anyone that followed this and wants to attempt something similar. id say it's a win win. thanks for the ride my friend..
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
Thanks, Pottz. It was an interesting project and definitely a learning experience. I know some things not to do next time. If only I knew the right things "to do" next time. 😃