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Main => Woodworking => Topic started by: esaelectrionics on April 12, 2008, 05:01:38 am

Title: re-veneering a cocktil cabinet and cutting holes.
Post by: esaelectrionics on April 12, 2008, 05:01:38 am

hi ,
im restoring an old mooncresta cabinet,
its pretty tatty,
i was thinking of using iron on veneer,
but whats the best way to cut and shape it?.
also i was wanting to replace the locks with buttons,
i dont have a big drill bit so whats the best way to
enlarge the hole's,
thanks for listening :)

Title: Re: re-veneering a cocktil cabinet and cutting holes.
Post by: sstorkel on April 12, 2008, 11:31:28 am

Quote from: esaelectrionics on April 12, 2008, 05:01:38 am

hi ,
im restoring an old mooncresta cabinet,
its pretty tatty,
i was thinking of using iron on veneer,
but whats the best way to cut and shape it?.

If we're talking wood veneer, you'd use a veneer saw. If you're talking something like a countertop laminate then you could use a router. Or maybe a jigsaw or circular saw with a very fine blade.

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also i was wanting to replace the locks with buttons,
i dont have a big drill bit so whats the best way to
enlarge the hole's,

Buy a big drill bit or a hole saw?

Title: Re: re-veneering a cocktil cabinet and cutting holes.
Post by: shardian on April 14, 2008, 09:41:46 am

I'm just using woodgrain vinyl laminate on a midway Cocktail. Are the sides of your sized so that this would be an option?

Title: Re: re-veneering a cocktil cabinet and cutting holes.
Post by: esaelectrionics on April 15, 2008, 12:49:19 pm

yeah i rekon that would workout allright on mine,
the main problem for me would be mesuring it up right
,i allways seem to mess up in some way on precise
stuff.