Various solvent systems capable of dissolving cellulose have been reported in the literature. Cuene (cupriethylene diamine hydroxide) and FeTNa (ferric sodium tartrate) are well known examples. Preliminary experiments were conducted with Cuene and FeTNa to determine if the cellulose dissolving ability of these systems could be used to bond yellow birch veneers. The results indicate that relatively high dry shear strengths, and low wet shear strengths are obtained.