Hide Glue and Bondo

I’m thinking your best source for advice is Shipwright.

….. and his best advice is try a test spot on scrap.
My gut feeling is that it will be okay for smallish areas but “test is best”.

-- Paul M ..............the early bird may get the worm but it’s the second mouse that gets the cheese! http://thecanadianschooloffrenchmarquetry.com/

Good advice…... I am trying it as write this. I’m fairly sure the hide glue will adhere to the bondo, since it sticks like mad to everything it touches. I will let you all know how it works.

In the mean time, I thought I’d mention how well I’ve been able to get the new veneer to bend around and adhere to those legs. Shipwright, your caul idea works real well. I found that applying a couple sheets of wax paper between the new veneer and the caul makes it work so much better..

You can use just plain newsprint too. It will stick in places but can be removed with cold water. Wax paper can leave a residue on the surface. Maybe not too important but something to think about.
Glad it’s working for you.

-- Paul M ..............the early bird may get the worm but it’s the second mouse that gets the cheese! http://thecanadianschooloffrenchmarquetry.com/

A few days ago I hammer veneered a piece of white oak veneer onto a 3” x 6” nicely sanded section of bondo wood filler and its still adhering very well! I am surprised! So….I answered my own question, Yes you can use hot hide glue to attach (glue) veneer over a surface that was treated or where bondo wood filler was used!

Thanks for the confirmation!

-- Paul M ..............the early bird may get the worm but it’s the second mouse that gets the cheese! http://thecanadianschooloffrenchmarquetry.com/