A knowledge of veneering is invaluable to every woodworker, amateur or professional. It opens-up an entirely new field of accomplishment, because veneering makes it possible to construct finer furniture and other craftwork projects. This book comprises a comprehensive guide on veneering, including information on tools, materials, and technique. Including handy tips, simple instructions, and detailed photographs and diagrams, this text is ideal for those with little or no experience and makes for a great addition to collections of woodworking literature. The chapters of this book include: 'History of Veneering’; 'Advantages of Veneering’; 'Methods of Producing Veneers’; 'Types of Veneers’; 'Glue: History, Composition, Preparation, Use’; 'Preparation of Core and Cross Bands’; and much more. We are proud to republish this antique text here complete with a new introduction on decorative woodwork.