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THE
JANUARY 14, 1922
TRADE
35
REVIEW
POINTERS IN VENEER LAYING
BRIGHT OUTLOOK_FOR VENEERS
VARNISH ILLS AND ANTIDOTES
Importance of Care in Veneer Laying and Hints
on Overcoming Common Troubles
Upward Tendency in Veneer Industry Reflected
in Increasing Prices—Mahogany Is the Most
Popular Wood—Block Models in Demand
Various Troubles Encountered in Varnishing
and Remedies for Overcoming Them
"Too much care cannot be exercised to insure
veneer being dry before laying," says C. Morti-
mer Bezeau in an article in the Furniture Manu-
facturer and Artisan. "It would be safe to say
that nine-tenths of the trouble with veneered
work results from the veneer not being dry at
the time of laying; or, more properly speaking,
at the time the pressure is applied. We may
have the veneer thoroughly dry at the time of
laying on the core, and by leaving it loose so
that it absorbs moisture from the glue and
swells before the pressure is applied we may
defeat all our efforts in drying.
"Never spread the glue on the veneer, as to do
so will destroy all the good effects of redrying.
After the glue has been spread on the core it
should be allowed to set for a few minutes to
become slightly 'tacky.' This will allow some of
the moisture to penetrate the core where it will
be comparatively harmless; otherwise, much of
it will enter the veneer before it can be gotten
under pressure.
"And in this connection let us not confuse
cause and effect. In removing moisture from
veneer by the process known as redrying we
have two objects in view. It is very seldom
that veneer which has once been dried contains
a sufficient amount of moisture to prove a detri-
ment to the glue; hence the removal of the mois-
ture is of secondary consideration. Moisture in
veneer is a cause and not an effect. It is the
cause of expansion in the veneer, and it is to
decrease this expansion that we remove the
moisture. If the. veneer is laid in to this ex-
panded condition and becomes firmly cemented
to the core it cannot shrink back to its normal
width during the process of drying the built-up
stock—that is, it cannot draw in from the edges.
The fibres themselves will shrink and will sep-
arate one from the other, making very fine
checks in some instances and in others larger
ones. It is to prevent this that we remove the
moisture before laying the veneer when it can
shrink to a minimum width without injury to
the fibres."
1853
Manufacturers
of
The past few weeks have seen a continuation
of the more favorable condition which is making
itself felt in the veneer industries. The resump-
tion in manufacturing by the piano industries is
playing an important part in bringing the veneer
industry back to a more secure footing. The
block models, or better grades of veneers, are
enjoying a growing demand which is reflected in
the upward trend in prices and from present in-
dications it would seem that prices will continue
to go up before they finally reach their level
and become firm.
The cheaper grades of veneer, which were so
much in demand some time ago, are no longer
popular with manufacturers of talking machines
and pianos. Those manufacturers who for-
merly sacrificed quality in cabinet construction
to turn out a cheaper product have come to a
realization of the fact that the buying public,
even though it is seeking bargains, does not
care to spend money for inferior goods, and
consequently they have been wise enough to
read the writing on the wall and have turned
their attention to better grades of work.
Mahogany still holds first place with the public
and the demand is showing a continual increase.
Little difficulty is experienced by veneer houses
in supplying the demand for this wood, due to
the fact that sufficient quantities are constantly
being received here. Other block models such
as walnut, butt walnut, etc., are also popular, but
these woods are comparatively scarce.
The outlook for 1922 in the veneer industries
is exceedingly bright and manufacturers are
optimistic concerning developments during-the
year.
TRADE COMMISSION^DISMISSES CASE
WASHINGTON, D. C, January 6.—The
Trade Commission last week dismissed
prejudice the formal complaint filed some
ago against the Story & Clark Piano
Chicago.
Federal
without
months
Co., of
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Blotching, pinholing in its worst form, is
caused by damp or oily surface, or by mixing
turpentine with the varnish and not getting a
perfect mixture of the two, or the use of an
improper thinner. Other bad forms are known
as pitting and pocking, says Finishing Facts.
Sweating is another very common trouble.
After the varnish coat has been rubbed out some
gloss will reappear, and this is the sweat, so-called.
It is caused by rubbing before the varnish is
sufficiently dry. If the trouble has been achieved,
rectify it by revarnishing and letting that coat
get hard-dry before rubbing. Or, let the sweated
coat alone until it has become hard-dry, and rub,
following with the finishing coat without too
much delay. The varnish likely to sweat is that
long in oil.
Wrinkling, also called crinkling, is a shrivel-
ing up of the varnish coat, sometimes due to an
unripe varnish, but more frequently to the un-
skillful handling of the varnish under the brush.
Chipping is the result of the upper varnish
coat coming away from the under, in bits or
flakes. The trouble is most prevalent in enamel
finish, and is caused by bad ventilation, damp-
ness during the application, the use of a brittle
varnish in the undercoating, or imperfectly dried
undercoat, or exposure to cold or by lack of
harmony between the different coatings used.
Creeping or Crawling—The English call it cis-
sing. When varnish is applied to a very hard
surface of varnish having a full gloss it refuses
to cover properly; it draws away and leaves
parts of the surface uncovered. The easiest and
best remedy for this is to apply a coating of
benzine or vinegar. The former is the better
of the two, because it leaves no dampness.
Sandy—The varnish coat will look as though
sand had been strewn upon it. This is caused
by improper temperature, while drying.
Checking is caused by ammonia fumes, cold
air during the drying, varnishing in a cold room
WOOL ASSUMES STRONGER TONE
Government Auction Exerts Beneficial Influence
on Wool Market
BOSTON, MASS., January 9.—The position of raw
wool is well assured, not only in this country
but also in the foreign markets, it would seem.
During the early part of last week the manufac-
turers rather refrained from buying, waiting to
see whether the wool auction would reveal all
the strength in the market that seemed to be
present.
Speculation on the part of dealers also was
lacking more than previously, and yet a fair
amount of business, considering the stock avail-
able in the market, has been accomplished pri-
vately. Since the Government auction a stronger
tone is manifest in the trade and no one is dis-
posed to shade asking prices very much to effect
a sale, beyond the usual trading leeway in ask-
ing prices.
PLAYER MANUFACTURERS
ATTENTION!
C. F. GOEPEL & CO.
We make a specialty of Piano and Player-
Piano Hardware, Transmissions and Gears,
Metal Spool Ends, and so forth. We make
only on special order after designs furnished
us or will furnish designs on request.
Write us your needs.
137 E. 13th STREET
Elgin Metal Novelty Co.
NEW YORK
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