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19th century English Veneer Hammer

Item#: TOH708

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19th century English veneer hammer. Vennering with a hot glue substance and a vennering hammer dates back over 4,000 years to Egyptians who used it on furniture. After both substrate and veneer have had animal glue brushed on and set in place, the veneer is briefly reheated, and the hammer's smooth face is used to press the veneer into final position and push any air bubbles out