possible oil based finish will delaminate a veneer?

[gimpy]

I am in the process of veneering (10 mil paperbacked Oak veneer) to an mdf substrate using contact cement. I have been "cautioned" (from a veneer tutorial on a website I visit) on using an oil based finish as it "might" soak thru the veneer and backing and dissolve the contact cement.

I had planned on using a min-wax poly clearcoat finish (no staining or dyeing) and cutting it with mineral spirits then wiping it on--5 or 6 coats with a light sanding in between each app.

I did this exact finishing technique (same type of oak veneer on mdf with same poly I plan to use) two years ago and really liked the outcome (thanks to input from several members on this forum--thx guys). The difference between that project and this one is: This project I am actually doing the veneering myself. The other project, I bought "oak-veneered mdf". If this is a legitimate concern (I assume it is), then might anyone have a "workaround" suggestion?

It is for indoor use only and will be gifted when I am finally finished with it.

thx, for any help/suggestions.

[cabinetman]

Paper backed veneer works best with solvent based contact cement. You should have no problems with applying oils or an oil based topcoat. You can also use a sealer then a solvent based lacquer without problems. Water based polyurethanes are also a good choice for topcoating.

Not applying a solvent too heavy, or allowing it to pool or puddle makes for good topcoating. I would give the freshly laminated veneer some cure time before applying a finish.

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