Setting the veneer around the leaf 1 frame

I taped the outer walnut boards and the center vein onto the frame support to mark where the support beams should end under the surface boards. I cut the frame using the scroll saw, cutting in slightly to allow room for a veneer finish around the outside.

The local Home Depot had only the iron-on pre-glued veneer strips, and I didn't want to wait to order online, so I used birch veneer. I had some leftover from previous projects. I cut a strip 1/4" wide and glued it around the outer edge. It doesn't hit every point, but that's fine with me. It creates a natural smooth finish around the outer edge and hides the framework (unless viewed from underneath).