Graham, I too am like you, useless at woodwork. In fact on my school report when I was fifteeen my woodwork teacher wrot "Andrew is a complete waste of space"
However, I just successfully re-veneered a Beogram 1102 using just a Stanley knife and Evo-stick and a hefty weight to keep it pressed on.
If I can do it, anyone can.
I suggest getting more veneer than you need, if you make a hash of the first bit, it will come off fairly easily after two hours.....but not the morning after!!

Andy T.

Hi Graham -

I'd suggest you take photos of your arcade cabinet and send it to someone who specialises in retail or kitchen fitouts. They usually work with veneers and a walnut finish is very common.

The shopfitter would probably use very coarse sand paper to sand back the exisiting veneer and then place on top the new veneer. If you're trying to achieve the retro look then the walnut veneer should be fine, however may I suggest you consider doing a two-pack lacquer finish instead? It'll give you more bang for your buck! 🤒

 It might be worth investing in a stipple finish on the walnut veneer to avoid leaving finger prints on your machine.

Hi:

Thanks for your advice - so you reckon a small Kitchen company or cabinet makers (obviously not Magnet).

 What is a two-pack laquer finish (no idea)?

I will let you know how I get on. This maybe expensive but I reckon it will be the better option than me venerring it myself as I envision it looking like the Chuckle Brothers did it!

2 pack polyurethane or epoxy i think - if using epoxy ensure it has uv inhibitors or the coating will deteriorate in time - poly u more robust

tony s