veneer questions

There is a good article in August FWW magazine about veneering.
"Dean Hummel" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Hello,
>
> I am seeking some advice on how to inlay a non-symmetric, curved piece
> of wood into other veneer strips. This is for the front of a cabinet
> door I need to inlay with strips of ash. The idea is I cut out the
> non-symmetric design (actually bookmarked cocobolo) and inlay it into
> the ash strips.
>
> Not having done this before I have a few questions:
>
> What is the best way to secure the cocobolo so I can trace its design
> around the ash strips? The cocobolo pieces are very small.
>
> What is the best way to cut out the design on the ash? Exacto knife?
> Band saw?
>
> What is the best glue to secure the veneers to the cabinet doors? Hide
> glue, Cabinetmakers glue? Contact cement?
>
> What is the best method for smoothing the veneer once it is secured? It
> is reasonably smooth now (I have run it through a surface planer) but
> there are still a couple of rough spots.
>
> Are there any issues with gluing cocobolo? It is a rather oily wood
>
> Thanks for any help you can provide.
>
> Cheers,
>
>
> Dean Hummel.
>
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