Fixing loose veneer with glue injection

[ShadowGlitch]

I have an old piece of furniture with thin veneer. Most of it sticks fine but theres a small spot in the middle about an inch square, thats peeling up. i dont want to cut into it so id rather drill a tiny hole and inject wood glue underneath. im thinking of using Evo-Stik wood glue from Bostik's site. My idea is to grab a fine needle syringe suck up the glue, and shoot it under the veneer like a mini surgery. Can this work?? If its possible where do I get the needle and syringe?

 

[TmAfterTm]

try some heat first before injecting any glue. set an iron to medium heat, put a clean cloth above the surface and iron. press the veneer down with a roller or something when it starts to cool down

 

[Stealth.lord]

I have an old piece of furniture with thin veneer. Most of it sticks fine but theres a small spot in the middle about an inch square, thats peeling up. i dont want to cut into it so id rather drill a tiny hole and inject wood glue underneath. im thinking of using Evo-Stik wood glue from Bostik's site. My idea is to grab a fine needle syringe suck up the glue, and shoot it under the veneer like a mini surgery. Can this work?? If its possible where do I get the needle and syringe?

Absolutely it can work and that's exactly how you should do it if you're not cutting the veneer. Get a blunt tip glue injector or a syringe with a fine needle, woodworking shops or online retailers like Amazon or specialist tool suppliers carry them. Don't overthink it, drill a pinhole, inject, press it flat with a clamp and wax paper, if you do it right, you won't even see the repair.

 

[home is where the <3 is]

I have an old piece of furniture with thin veneer. Most of it sticks fine but theres a small spot in the middle about an inch square, thats peeling up. i dont want to cut into it so id rather drill a tiny hole and inject wood glue underneath. im thinking of using Evo-Stik wood glue from Bostik's site. My idea is to grab a fine needle syringe suck up the glue, and shoot it under the veneer like a mini surgery. Can this work?? If its possible where do I get the needle and syringe?

Amazon, man. That's all you need to know since you're already on the right track with your idea.

 

[d@rkr00m]

If its possible where do I get the needle and syringe?

yeah, it's possible to get it. You need a blunt tip needle (not sharp, for safety and to avoid piercing the veneer further) and a small slip tip syringe.
you can buy it easily on Amazon, eBay, or specialty craft/hobby/science supply websites. Search for "blunt tip syringe," "glue syringe," "ink refill syringe," or "veterinary syringe blunt needle

 

[l3m0nwater]

yeah, the heat method is the first, best move! You might have an old glue (like hide glue) that just needs reactivation.
Try that iron trick exactly as described. If it doesn't stick after cooling and pressing, then your injection plan is the perfect next step. A fine tipped syringe is absolutely the way to go. You can find 'em at hobby/woodworking stores online, or even some craft shops. Just make sure your PVA glue is thinned a tiny bit with water so it flows easily, and clean the needle immediately!