Originally Posted by
Glenn
The veneer the was glued down originally with hyde glue( Hot Pot) so heat will soften the glue enough to get a putty knife under the veneer to help lift it off. Work fast if the glue cools it will stick hard again. Denatured alcohol will help also. The original glue was mixrd with water during the melting process so it will also help in the release of the glue. It is chore but worth it. Get all the loose veneer off before you start to make it easier.
Got it!. It just occurred to me that I will get a MUCH better idea of the original nature of the veneer top by looking at the underside. Less likely to have been stained. cool. Then I can find the veneer. I think i will have to go online to get the veneer. The local Orchard Supply, Home depot, and Lowes had no idea what I was asking for. (Lowes was even though I showed them the online ad with it showing local inventory of 5)