Q: What does this hammer do during veneering?
Drawn across the panel with firm downward pressure, a veneer hammer presses out trapped air and works hot hide glue into full contact with the substrate.
69K1220 - Picard Veneer Hammer
Specifically designed for applying veneer with hot hide glue, this is the only veneering hammer that we know of that’s still in production.
And it happens to be a good one. Drawn across the work with firm downward pressure to push out bubbles and ensure good adhesion, the 3 3/4" wide face has a smoothly rounded edge to avoid snags and scratches. The opposing square face has a bellied profile for work on small pieces and for driving veneer nails.
The steel head retains heat well, so it can be warmed prior to use to avoid drawing heat out of the glue and making it set prematurely.
Measures 12 3/4" overall with a contoured ash handle. Made in Germany.
Drawn across the panel with firm downward pressure, a veneer hammer presses out trapped air and works hot hide glue into full contact with the substrate.
The steel head holds heat well, and warming it beforehand keeps it from pulling heat out of the hide glue, which would otherwise cause the glue to set before you finish smoothing the veneer.
The opposing square face has a bellied profile suited to working small pieces of veneer and for driving in veneer nails.
No, its edge is smoothly rounded specifically to glide across the surface without snagging or leaving scratch marks.
| Materials | Steel head; ash handle |
| Dimensions | 12 3/4" overall length; 3 3/4" wide face |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Includes | Veneer hammer |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Picard Veneer Hammer
Specifically designed for applying veneer with hot hide glue, this is the only veneering hammer that we know of that’s still in production.
And it happens to be a good one. Drawn across the work with firm downward pressure to push out bubbles and ensure good adhesion, the 3 3/4" wide face has a smoothly rounded edge to avoid snags and scratches. The opposing square face has a bellied profile for work on small pieces and for driving veneer nails.
The steel head retains heat well, so it can be warmed prior to use to avoid drawing heat out of the glue and making it set prematurely.
Measures 12 3/4" overall with a contoured ash handle. Made in Germany.
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