Premier competition for veneer woodwork in furniture, cabinetry, architectural, marquetry, student work, and specialty products offers cash prizes and is looking for entries.

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Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge honors top marquetry, furniture, cabinetry, specialty products, and student work.

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The annual competition is now open for entries. The Grand Prize winner receives $3000 cash and other category winners receive $1000.

Q. We have some veneered panels and the veneer is actual narrow pieces of veneer that are glued into a large sheet. The problem we are having is that when we finish these panels after sanding, there is a region, perhaps 1/8 inch wide on each side of the glue line that interferes with finishing, so now the glue line is obvious. Any ideas?