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Message:: [QUOTE="808 raver, post: 11091795, member: 4654"]I'm glad you are taking on the restoration, when cutting veneer don't try and cut the exact size of the missing piece, cut it slightly larger and then use tape to stick it onto the missing piece and then use the new bit to cut the new line, it will give you a join that's invisible, also when cutting veneer take several light cuts instead of one deep cut. Please consider french polish, don't use tung oil, it will go a matt finish within days. Staining can be tricky but it's not that difficult just make sure it's a weak mix so the first staining is lighter than you want to go and keep giving it coats until they are both the same, remember once you put on the french polish it will darken so put a coat on and then try a bit of french polish on top in a small area, if it's not dark enough with the french polish you can stain over the top. Hide glue mixed with sawdust is the best for filling joints, it wont shrink unlike wood glue and sawdust.[/QUOTE]