Conference Table Stability Concerns A custom conference table design draws criticism for being top-heavy (and easy to scratch). February 17, 2011
Door Finishing and Wood Movement Thoughts on how to prevent bare wood from being exposed when door panels and frames shrink during dry seasons. November 13, 2009
Board and Batten Wainscot "Board and batten" conjures up images of barn siding, but the term could also refer to a well-made and distinctive wainscot. Here's a well-informed conversation about wainscoting. January 2, 2012
Clean Plywood Edge Cuts Bit choice, feed speed, RPMs, and other factors that affect how cleanly CNC equipment will cut routers. June 5, 2006
Dark Refinish for Existing Maple Cabinets Advice on using sealcoat and toner over a factory finish to darken maple cabinets — a tricky process that may yield unsatisfactory results. January 28, 2013
Darkening Wood with Aniline Dyes Non-grain-raising (NGR) aniline dyes let you get a dark stain into tight-pore wood such as Oak. Here's advice on mixing and application. February 21, 2011
Clear Alder Versus European Beech A cabinetmaker who finds that clear Alder looks good, but scratches too easily, discovers a satisfying alternative: European Beech. April 9, 2008
Adhesive for Exterior Doors Dark-stained wood exterior doors can get very hot in service. Here, woodworkers discuss choices for glues that will perform under those tough conditions. September 6, 2007
Buying a Used Edgebander There's more to running a glue-pot edgebander than plugging it in and turning it on — so be cautious when buying used equipment. December 30, 2005
Cabinet Back Options Half-inch plywood, or quarter-inch plywood and cleats? March 17, 2005
Coffered Ceiling Tips and Examples A brief discussion of coffered ceiling installation techniques, with a couple of beautiful examples. July 12, 2012
Cypress Mulch Cypress mulch may come from locally grown trees, even in the north. But there is environmental controversy about harvesting the trees for mulch. October 25, 2006
Does Vacuum Kill Insects? Nope, you need heat to kill bugs in wood (and don't call them bugs). March 4, 2009
De-Warping Table Leaves A draw-leaf table has warped, and the maker asks for advice on fixing it. Colleagues suggest ways to quickly straighten the crooked parts. October 19, 2005
Can Spray Finishing Co-Exist with Hand Brushing? Yes, in an on-site refinishing situation, some pros have success removing the doors for spraying in the shop, and brushing the carcases on site. Here are some details. April 21, 2008
Commercial Countertop Shrinkage A very long laminate countertop in an industrial loft buildout experiences movement problems because of humidity changes. January 12, 2012
Darkening Cherry in Localized Spots Advice on using artificial light to darken small areas of a Cherry cabinet that have been kept in the dark while the rest of the piece changed color with age and exposure to light. September 3, 2010
African Versus Honduras Mahogany Woodworkers compare the grain characteristics, color, and machinability of different Mahogany varieties. November 19, 2005
Blade Life in Melamine Cabinetmakers discuss triple chip blades, hollow ground blades, blade sharpness, and equipment adjustments to get long performance from blades. January 26, 2009
Dadoes and Plywood Thickness Variation Dimensional variation in plywood can cause trouble with dadoes. Cabinetmakers in this thread offer ways to handle the problem. September 22, 2005
Aromatic cedar for closet lining A discussion of drying and machining, aromatic red cedar for closet lining. Includes ideas on marketing the finished product. March 4, 2000
Adhesion Issues with Teak Edgebanding The oils in Teak wood tend to interfere with glue bonding. Here's how some cabinetmakers handle that when applying shop-made Teak edgebanding. January 8, 2007
Birch Varieties Explained The Wood Doctor lists the various species of Birch tree in North America and relates them to lumber for sale on the market. July 12, 2013
Bamboo for Cabinets Cabinetmakers discuss their experiences with bamboo-based materials. December 14, 2009
Darkening Open Grain Tips on achieving a finish with black lines running through the open grain portion of a light colored wood (sometimes considered a type of "ceruse"). March 13, 2009
Adhesives for Use with Bamboo Plywood Here's some info about the dimensional stability of bamboo plywood, and advice about adhesive choices. April 27, 2011
Applying Edgebanding to Curves Curves the edgebander can't manage can create difficulties. Here's advice on workarounds. May 12, 2013
Cold Versus Hot-Melt PUR Glues Are the benefits of a hot-melt polyurethane resin glue system worth the cost? February 27, 2013
Alternatives to Ball Catches Ball catches don't work well when doors and jambs move from seasonal humidity changes. Here are some suggestions for other hardware. January 14, 2013
Building a Circular Window Jamb Constructing the circle from overlapping half-circle segments promotes stability and accuracy. December 24, 2012
Dry Feet for a Bathroom Cabinet Options for protecting the bottom edge of a wood cabinet from water in a wet location. August 29, 2005
A Slice of Finishing Shop History Feeling creative, a woodworker takes a cross-section of the two-inch layer of residue on his finishing table after years of accumulation of overspray. The result is art. April 13, 2012
Alternatives to Red Lead In a fire repair job, a finisher wishes he had some "red lead" pigment (currently banned). He gets advice on a workaround. March 13, 2009
Span Limits for Plywood Shelving Over three feet, and you're looking at potential sagging issues. Pros discuss span limits and shelf stiffening options. November 11, 2005
Hinge Placement Rules and Traditions Here's a long and thorough look at the reasons for the traditional placement of hinges on architectural doors. April 22, 2014
Re: ItalPresse XL/6 A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/13) -- Thanks , Italpresse USA came to the party and helped me within a few minutes of my email . we a ...
Re: Bubbles,Contact Cement and Wood Veneers A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (11/13) -- Maybe I should add a qualifier to the use of vacuum pressing. If you haven't used it before ...
Mottled Anigre and Glue Bleed Through A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (8/13) -- I just used mottled anigre with regular titebond in the vacuum press and I see there was a fair ...
Re: Long veneee layup A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/13) -- Does step pressing work with a cold press? I have a hydraulic cold press, 39" by 87", ...
Re: Were to find wood planks for door A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/13) -- I 3rd, 4th etc. all the comments about building such a door out of planks. Do ...
Re: Mystery Discoloration of Doug Fir Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/13) -- Phil, Unfortunately, the oxalic acid test does not confirm or rule out extractive migration. ...
Re: Mystery Discoloration of Doug Fir Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/13) -- I assume that you did not soak the wood in oxalic acid, but put on a light coating that evapo ...
Re: how do you vacuum Vaneer with no bag A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/13) -- Jared I would like more hints you have as i have a door i will need to make some sort of vacuum ...
Re: Veneer with spray contact A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/12/22) -- I would recommend TB3 if you really want to not worry about it. I have had #2 delamin ...
Re: Metal inlay in painted coumtertop A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/12) -- The work was done flat with the walnut Veneer on .25" the adhered to the radius, Ye ...
ItalPresse XL/6 A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/12) -- Hi guys We bought a second hand ItalPress XL6 Hot Press 2015 model. The guys we bought it from ...
Re: ItalPresse XL/6 A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (11/12) -- I’m not sure it would help, but I looked at a few YouTube videos that might help. Also, maybe e ...
Re: What glue are they using? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/12) -- Thank you all for your responses. Keith. I agree that all of the cumulative k ...
Re: Anyone use a Table Top Mortising Machine? A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (8/12) -- http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base_images/bah/veneering-table-legs_02.jpg is is a s ...
Re: VENEER LIFTING A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/12/23) -- Adhesive type? Pva or plastic resin? ...
Re: SUN DAMAGE ON PRE-FINISHED CHERRY PLYWOOD A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/12) -- Sadly, they will never look right. We have had large tables that had clamps going across ...
Re: Venner or Solid? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/12) -- The labour of resawing and pressing uneven "veneers" then edge banding and glui ...
Re: I purchased a hydraulic cold press A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/12) -- Walter, You cannot go by the size of the ram up in the cylinder. You have to base all your calcu ...
Re: I purchased a hydraulic cold press A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/12) -- 12psi works out to 1,728 pounds per square foot. My vac bag is about the same (I think) and I ha ...
Re: Veneer Lamp Shades A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (3/12) -- Why back it at all? ...
Re: Spalted Beech??? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/12) -- Old Guy Tale #27-B: I once received an order for a White Pine 6 panel door from a tract house bu ...
Re: Spalted Beech??? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/12) -- It's Always Fun, Once I can determine a Species, Which I believe you guys are correct, Next adve ...
Re: Spalted Beech??? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/12) -- Looks like spalted soft maple to me. ...
Re: Reconstituted Veneers A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (1/12/24) -- Hey there! I've dabbled with reconstituted sheet goods, and they do have their perks, es ...
Re: Vacuum bagging HPL sheets A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/12/23) -- This video should help also if you follow the channel I show some of the finishing The glue c ...
540185.html A message posted at WOODWEB's Value Added Wood Processing Forum (11/11) -- This writer has been working on various possibilities of innovative wood c ...
Re: Laminating a table top A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/11/22) -- I disagree with Rich. We regularly make 7 ply panels with two solid layers 5/8" thick. ...
Re: need 3/16 quarter walnut A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/11/21) -- If you are still looking have you tried Custom Millwork Supply on Franklin St., Tonawanda? J ...
Re: Large splits in Rotary Maple A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/11) -- Is the face side of the panel up or down in the press? How long does the panel sit with face and ...
Re: Large splits in Rotary Maple A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/11) -- Are your faces flat or is the wrinkles in them (aka, stress) ? ...
Re: What goes in the Bag? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/11) -- Why did you sand the mdf? Did you clean off any dust from sanding? Did you use enough glue? Most ...
Re: What goes in the Bag? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/11) -- D Keil has made several videos that explain all the basics very well. Worth watching. ...
Re: Long veneee layup A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/11) -- I second the one time bag or hiring someone to do it. ...
Re: How long in vacuum bag A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/11) -- We use a hot press for flat work, but we do dozens of curved panels per day in a vac. bag. We do ...
Re: VENEER LIFTING A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/11/23) -- Is it just on that one seam? In my opinion that eliminates all the solvent ...
Re: Is this a balanced panel? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (4/11/24) -- A properly executed glue-up distributes adhesive evenly, maintaining balance and stability. A ...
Re: Is this a balanced panel? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (4/11/24) -- Jeff - You should get a gig impersonating an AI computer. Lots of words, and you said….what? ...
Re: Textured Melamine Panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (4/11) -- Can you get the just the Veneer? ...
Re: I've Had It With Uni-Bond! A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/11) -- Notched spreaders can be found at most hardware stores in the flooring department. They are used ...
Re: I've Had It With Uni-Bond! A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/11) -- It looks as if there are two solutions ready to use: The spreaders as suggested by John V B and ...
Re: I've Had It With Uni-Bond! A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/11) -- 1/16" notched trowel. I use a cheap plastic one from Local hardware store. Why all the hoop ...
What goes in the Bag? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/10) -- I just got a vacuum bag and pump, I have been searching the web on how to use it properly and I ...
Re: What goes in the Bag? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/10) -- Who did you buy the vacuum bag from? Vac-u-clamp provides an instructional DVD if you purchase f ...
What glue are they using? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (8/10) -- Greetings. What glue are these companies using to bond 1/8"-1/4" so ...
Re: heater for press A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (8/10) -- Urea formaldehyde glue just has the most rigid glue line that I have found. Anytime I use it I g ...
Re: Vacuum bagging HPL sheets A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/10/23) -- Christopher, for cold pressing - what advantages does the Wilsonart 3135OV have over Titebond ...
requirement of balancing paper for ply. A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/10) -- Dear all suggest some contact information for supplier of ply balancing paper. or if any one is ...
Re: Large table top help needed A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (4/10) -- Does your customer like ripples in their table tops? Veneer core is far from being fla ...
Re: Is this a balanced panel? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (3/10/24) -- I understand the desire to save time (one pressing vs two?), but you are making what becomes ...
Re: Mystery Discoloration of Doug Fir Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/10) -- Gene - the oxalic acid suggestion made a marked difference! See the image from Director of th ...
Re: Need to rent time on a hot press A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/10) -- Well put John. We can press your stuff (unless it's really weird), Rochester NY. 5-1/2 x 12-1/2 ...
Heating blanket? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/10) -- I am looking into getting a heating blanket to keep glue ups warm while curing,so I can save on ...
Re: I've Had It With Uni-Bond! A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/10) -- Hello David, The glue spreaders we sell are designed to put down the correct amount of glue. For ...
Re: aluminum or steel A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/10) -- Steel plates will last much longer than aluminum. Aluminum is a soft metal so damaging your plat ...
Re: Veneer with spray contact A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/9/22) -- Thanks Everyone for the help. I ended up making a little press out some scrap melamine ...
Re: Hot melt film for veneer/edgeband? A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (10/9) -- Might a hand held bander work? I can't imagine what you couldn't band with one unless you are ...
Re: pattern matching with photo A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/9) -- Figured it out using autocad and it works well. Import as a raster image and then manipulate it. ...
Re: Bubbles,Contact Cement and Wood Veneers A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (10/9) -- Larry, How do you do the front of a curved reception desk? Or any vertical surface with a woo ...
Re: non-stick surface for cauls A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/9) -- Richard Newman: Could you not just spray the aluminum prior to the gluing operation with some Tef ...
Re: non-stick surface for cauls A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/9) -- Ok, I've ordered a small sample of the Bates product and the Slip-It gel, will put them to work a ...
Re: non-stick surface for cauls A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/9) -- We use a brush on spray on glue release on our clamp rack that lasts a reasonably long time and m ...
System 12 A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (3/9) -- i will appreciate information regarding system 12 for wood/veneer finishing. ...
Re: Checking in mahogany crotch tables A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/9/22) -- To be clear, testing samples would not have helped because the bond seemed fine during the tim ...
Re: Checking in mahogany crotch tables A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/9/22) -- I agree with Rich - Old problem and 2-ply is a good strategy. I would amp it up a bit and use ...
Re: Mystery Discoloration of Doug Fir Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/9) -- Since there is zero change under the pull, light is required for whatever reaction is taking p ...
Re: Kuper 630 stitcher A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/9) -- If your just starting why not use tape until you get enough volume. Stitchers are quite expensive ...
Re: Door making any suggestions A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (10/8/23) -- If you have a CNC then you should be able to come up with a program to make the cuts. Lots of ri ...
Re: Veneering faceframes A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (10/8) -- I did one kitchen with the peel and stick, never heard from them, but I've also heard that pa ...
Re: Large custom vacum bag A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/8) -- Keith, Your feed back is hugely appreciated. My thought was to do the core with bending ply with ...
Re: Large custom vacum bag A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/8) -- Oh, I meant to mention that bending ply comes in 4x8 as well as 8x4, so check with your supplier ...
Re: Titebond Cold Press glue for profiled doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/8) -- I personally do not have any experience with that particular e-band system. When it comes to wood ...
Re: non-stick surface for cauls A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/8) -- richard, i haven't tried the gel, but that certainly sounds like a reasonable approach. as for &q ...
Re: non-stick surface for cauls A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/8) -- Thanks for the suggestion David. Does the Slip-It liquid dry after you apply it? Have you tried t ...
Re: Long veneee layup A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/8) -- Would someone explain step pressing and what that would look like on a 12 foot panel? I have an 8 ...
Re: Torsion Box Doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/8) -- To respond to latest points: 1 - Weight savings is pretty significant, actuall ...
Re: Checking in mahogany crotch tables A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/8/22) -- Your f'ed. When you sand you are going to burn thru to the substrate. ...
Re: Mystery Discoloration of Doug Fir Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/8) -- Gene - thanks for all your insight.... This is a very unique and interesting problem and your ...
Re: yorkite A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/8) -- Thank you John. I'll call you monday. How wide are the rolls you have. Thanks again and have a fi ...
Re: Marquetry blades A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/7/22) -- I'm sure they recommend the blades in their articles and videos. Stevens did an article in Fi ...
Re: Modern "flush" door construction A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (12/7/22) -- You could prepare your core with routed grooves filled with solid oak. Ven ...
Re: RE: Panel Products for Solid Wood Veneering A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (12/7/22) -- I am curious what panel products you consider toxic? Laminating with ...
Re: 3 mm banding A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/7) -- Hi Jason, All of the 3mm coil banding that we have ever used has been laminated. If we are worki ...
Re: Kuper stitcher wanted A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/7) -- Would you be interested in a FW1200? I can get you one for around $1,000 ...
Re: Veneer core and dowels A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/7) -- Just as an alternative to doweling, check out the Lamello P system. Slight voids in VC pl ...
Wilsonart Glue Failure? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/7) -- Has anyone experienced any issues with Wilsonart 701 glue? We completed a plastic laminate proje ...
Re: Large custom vacum bag A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/7) -- Pete, I have built lots of special purpose bags. There is a wholesale automotive upholstery suppl ...
Re: Large custom vacum bag A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/7) -- I attached an image here to give you an idea of what is being planned. ...
Re: Finish Cracking on Fire Rated MDF A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/7) -- The only 2 problems I ever encountered with FRPB was many years ago.It just so happened that the ...
Re: Titebond Cold Press glue for profiled doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/7) -- Thanks, Jeff. The longer set time in the bag is really going to extend the job duration, even tho ...
Re: Titebond Cold Press glue for profiled doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/7) -- One of the pumps is for a solid surface system and has several ports available, so maybe that ext ...
Re: Titebond Cold Press glue for profiled doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/7) -- Pool house? If this means it will be exposed to constant warm moisture I would think about moistu ...
Re: Titebond Cold Press glue for profiled doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/7) -- The reality of it is, any moisture problems that happen start from your edges not from your face, ...
Re: Finish Cracking on Fire Rated MDF A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/7) -- Along the same line (almost and sorry to hop on this thread), but I have a large commercial panel ...
Re: Titebond Cold Press glue for profiled doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/7) -- I used to use cascamite by Borden on all my vacuum bagged parts, and they went into boats,never h ...
Re: Titebond Cold Press glue for profiled doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/7) -- if pre band is not an option, then take your e-band pre glue it with titebond, let it 90% dry the ...
Re: Finish Cracking on Fire Rated MDF A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (8/7) -- this was bonded with a modified pv glue National Casein # 5784 pressed at 185 for 80-90 secs per ...
Re: Finish Cracking on Fire Rated MDF A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (8/7) -- What type of glue did you laminate with. If it is a white or yellow glue (pva) the borate could h ...
Re: non-stick surface for cauls A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/7) -- i do not know if this would work in your specific situation, but i've been using melamine coated ...
Re: Long veneee layup A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/7) -- I agree the hot press is the way to go. However it's good to have options: if all else fails (and ...
looking for mylar or polyester sheet A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/7) -- we have a 6 ft x 8 ft hot press and we are looking for a 6 ft x 8 ft mylar sheet as well. Anyone ...
Re: looking for mylar or polyester sheet A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/7) -- Try Joos, they're in New Jersey,nice guys, they should be able to help you out. ...
Re: Veneer "bubble" A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/7) -- Tom Gardiner: The reason for the large solid block is for a face mount door cl ...
Re: Veneer "bubble" A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/7) -- Thank you for the thoughts and replies. rich c. : I am asking the finishers fo ...
Re: Veneer "bubble" A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/7) -- If it was a hemlock problem, why aren't there bubbles all over that entire boa ...
Re: Which way to run the grain on tricky glue-up A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (4/7/24) -- The parameters set out by someone other than a woodworker have you hamstrung, and un ...
Wide Belt Sander Info A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (4/7) -- WE ARE A SMALL SHOP (12) AND BOUGHT A BUTFERING OPTIMA SWO 313 SANDER FROM STYLES M ...
Re: Mystery Discoloration of Doug Fir Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/7) -- Here is another thought. If we were given the job of darkening DF, how would we do it? It does ...
Re: Mystery Discoloration of Doug Fir Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/7) -- Gene: I was taken with your theory that the glue thickness may relate to the pressing process, ...
Re: Mystery Discoloration of Doug Fir Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/7) -- Phil, For the 2-part acrylic polyurethane I'll recommend Matthews satin clear (see the link to ...
Re: Mystery Discoloration of Doug Fir Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/7) -- When zooming in on the pic with the hardware plate removed, the substrate looks like particle ...
Re: Mystery Discoloration of Doug Fir Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/7) -- One thing we all have to admit..... This post is getting VERY interesting...and educative, to ...
Re: Mystery Discoloration of Doug Fir Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/7) -- I'm not sure why the links didn't work in the post above. Here are new links; ...
Re: I've Had It With Uni-Bond! A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/7) -- Yes, I meant "Pro-Glue", but we are now using CP's cp-0503 pre-catalyzed powdered urea ...
Re: Lacewood Table Problem A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/7) -- Thanks to both of you! I looked at the table and for now I added color to each of the spots to ge ...
Re: Better Bond Glue A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/7) -- We offer PPR which is a pre catalyzed resin powder which you mix with water. Excellent for curved ...
Re: I've Had It With Uni-Bond! A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/7) -- If you are looking for a urea glue, go to http://www.qualityvak.com/glue.html. It's a powder urea ...
Re: Vacuum bagging HPL sheets A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/7/23) -- I have been conservative when I was bagging at about 30-45 minutes depending on winter to summ ...
Re: Vacuum bagging HPL sheets A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/7/23) -- Thanks Tom. About how long in the bag with pva? And how long do you have to dry them until the ...
Re: Need marquetry/inlay help! A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/7/22) -- Post a picture or send me one. Thanks ...
yorkite A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/7) -- Does anyone know of a supplier for Yorkite ? Thank you in advance. Im a small shop, not looking t ...
Re: Finish End Panels Veneers A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (12/6) -- Thanks Leo, I've seen that product before and the surface felt wavy. I was afraid the finish ...
Re: Veneer core and dowels A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/6) -- We have on very rare occasions used VC but it's drawbacks for dowel construction make us ...
Re: Doors from old barnwood A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (9/6) -- joe c, what adhesive are you using between core and barnwood "veneers&quo ...
Re: Titebond Cold Press glue for profiled doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (9/6) -- Have the samples worked? If so run with it. I personally prefer to use urea in a vacuum bag,never ...
Re: heater for press A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (8/6) -- Electric blanket on top is what we do when needed. We also add a few packing quilts on top of tha ...
Painted slab cabinet doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/6) -- What do you prefer to use for painted slab doors? I like the idea of solid wood edging on ...
Re: Long veneee layup A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/6) -- I agree with Charles. Why go through all the trouble of making a bag for a one shot deal. There a ...
Josting guillotine A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/6) -- I have a josting guillotine model efs 2600. Does anyone have a manual that I can get a copy of ? ...
Re: yorkite A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/6) -- NVF Yorkite is still available and being distributed thru ele-global. You can order directly. Ple ...
Re: Veneer "bubble" A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (5/6) -- I'm not familiar with hemlock in the shop but is it possible that there is a l ...
Re: Glue Up Misshap A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/6) -- Both Unibond 800 and plastic resin glues contain water. The plastic resin glues are a pre catalyz ...
Re: Glue Up Misshap A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/6) -- Tom, Both samples turned out fine, no bond issues with either one. I sanded and put a clear coat ...
Re: Glue Up Misshap A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/6) -- Yes it is 21% furfuryl alcohol. The Physical and Chemical description from the MSDS states " ...
Re: Glue Up Misshap A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/6) -- Tim, So does it come down to the time it stays in the press more than temp? Or is it both? Also w ...
Re: Glue Up Misshap A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/6) -- John, doesn’t unibond have alcohol in it that gives it that nice smell? Tim how did your test pie ...
Re: Silicone membrane A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (4/6) -- Durney is professional manufacturer of silicone membrane for vacuum pressing in China. Please con ...
Re: Mystery Discoloration of Doug Fir Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/6) -- Has anyone any proof that moisture in the form of vapor can move extractives in wood? I have n ...
Re: I've Had It With Uni-Bond! A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/6) -- David, Have you tried or looked into any of the single component glues made just for cold pressin ...
Re: Vacuum bagging HPL sheets A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/6/23) -- I have done it not after getting a hot press. I used PVA, pressed a backer at the same time. I ...
Re: Edge detail A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/6) -- Jerry Peifer: You don't state how many lineal feet of this you need to do. If it were me, ...
Re: Laminate/Veneer vacuum press? A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (1/6) -- with a pinch roller, the laying up of laminate sheets can be a one man jo ...
Re: Marquetry blades A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/5/22) -- Research Silas Kopf or Craig Vandall Stevens. Both have written articles and have videos out ...
Re: Marquetry blades A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/5/22) -- I know the process TY. I just don't want an expensive education on best blade. ...
Re: Red oak slab doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/5/21) -- Tight gap on solid slabs? Bad idea is the least of it. How many call backs are you wil ...
Re: Finish End Panels Veneers A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (12/5) -- If you are doing melamine interiors on a painted exterior then you can buy the glue back mela ...
Re: Veneer core and dowels A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/5) -- This sounds like our normal process. Almost all our cases and drawers are pre-finish mapl ...
Re: Door cores A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/5) -- Stave core is a thing of the past, and should be. I would never recommend it for any door, and t ...
Re: Silicone membrane A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/5) -- I use gum rubber. It is very flexible. It will only tolerate temperature up to 140F though. ...
Re: Mathmatics A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/5) -- Seamstress tape. ...
Blum hinge mixup A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/5) -- I have Blum 120 degree half cranked clip on hinges and 0mm plates right now that do not f ...
Splotchy fronts A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/5/22) -- Hi, After removing coats of shellac from an 1958 dresser and sanding with 120 this is what ...
Re: Wood edging a quartz countertop A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/5/21) -- Veneered substrate will solve that. Not sure if your client will go for it ...
Re: How Is This Door Made? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/5) -- At what point does a 'veneer' become too thick to stay put? There is a gray a ...
Re: Veneering faceframes A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (10/5) -- Do you not like the peel and stick the refacers use? fastcap.com has some nice accesories and ...
Re: Veneering faceframes A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (10/5) -- I've heard that the tape can come off after a few years? ...
heater for press A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (8/5) -- I have been thinking about using heaters below my flat vacuum press to raise the temp to cure the ...
Re: conference table substrate A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/5) -- I would not use baltic birch underneath particleboard. The additional cost will benefit yo ...
Re: Warped panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/5) -- You screwed up and there is no easy fix(no Fix) I'm aware of. You should make new panels or outso ...
Re: Glue Up Misshap A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/5) -- Thought I'd give an update on the top. Just finished rubbing it out, ready to set on the base. ...
Re: Glue Up Misshap A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/5) -- Looks like you were able to make it all work. Nice work! ...
Re: Glue Up Misshap A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/5) -- Tim, Looks great thanks for sharing. Tom ...
Re: Glue Up Misshap A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/5) -- Nice job, table looks great. ...
Re: Glue Up Misshap A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/5) -- David, I get my Pro Glue from the manufacturer here is CA, Vac-U-Clamp http://www.vac-u-clamp.com ...
Multiscore Rip Saw Manuals A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (3/5) -- Does anyone know where I could access Owner's/ Service manuals for a Multiscore Self-feeding Rip ...
Re: Laser cutter software A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (3/5) -- I use "Corel Draw" for my laser. For what we do it works fine. It can do so much more t ...
Re: Laser cutter software A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (3/5) -- Yup, Coreldraw. Just call Boss for advice. Some use Inkscape for the trace, but no idea if you ar ...
Re: Mystery Discoloration of Doug Fir Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/5) -- Phil, I haven’t seen this condition before but will take a stab at the probable cause(s). To l ...
Shop Poll: What Size Is Your Shop? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/5) -- We're interested in finding out the shop size of the professional woodworkers that visit WOODWEB. ...
Re: I've Had It With Uni-Bond! A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/5) -- You may want to consider a glue spreader with a smooth roller. Not only are they faster, however, ...
Re: Reconstituted Veneers A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (1/5/24) -- The reconstituted rift white oak I worked with was made of white oak and it was excellent ...
Vacuum bagging HPL sheets A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/5/23) -- Is anyone doing this, and if so what is your technique, core, glue type ect... ...
Marquetry blades A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (12/4/22) -- Hi all. I am going to try my hand at marquetry. Can anybody tell me which blades to get. I or ...
Re: Particle Board Core Slab Veneer Doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/4/22) -- Its all speculation but my guess is this is less about the slab construction and more ...
Re: Particle Board Core Slab Veneer Doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/4/22) -- This may be a little off topic, but how did the end client even find out what the core ...
Re: Particle Board Core Slab Veneer Doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/4/22) -- So just for $hits and giggles.. what was in the in the closet system that tipped the h ...
Re: Particle Board Core Slab Veneer Doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/4/22) -- I have offered “to be a part of the solution” if I can help. Doesn’t sound like this i ...
Re: Particle Board Core Slab Veneer Doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/4/22) -- Open and shut most cabinets in the world are particle board, doesn't matter what someo ...
Re: How Is This Door Made? A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/4) -- Not being able to see it first hand is the trick, but I think John is on the ...
Re: Long veneee layup A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/4) -- Why not find a local shop with a press and be done with it. If no one has a 12ft press, step pres ...
Re: Door cores A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/4) -- For the reasons Damir mentions, the Tectus hinges are excellent when you are talking about large ...
Re: Black Walnut Tree A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/4) -- Metal....can also be wire insulators. ANY foriegn object in a log is danger to sawyers ...
Laser cutter software A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (3/4) -- Looking for software that I can use to do marquetry on a laser cutter. Laser came with software. ...
WOODWEB Poll: How's Business? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (3/4) -- Since most business owners have closed out the books for 2014 by now, we felt is was an appropria ...
Re: Checking in mahogany crotch tables A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/4/22) -- Thanks for your reply. When you have reglued small areas, the fresh glue has always bonded wit ...
Re: Mystery Discoloration of Doug Fir Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/4) -- A picture might help. I think you have three options. First is that it is a reaction of the wo ...
Re: Need to rent time on a hot press A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/4) -- Hi Steve, I don't have anything to offer but advice, but I have made a similar request in the pas ...
Re: Lacewood Table Problem A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/4) -- Nitro would be my last choice for a tabletop. Pre-cat at the least if you're set on nitro. CV wou ...
Reconstituted Veneers A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (1/4/24) -- Anyone using reconstituted sheet goods? Looking at the possibility of trying some WhiteOa ...
Re: Reconstituted Veneers A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (1/4/24) -- I am using some on a project right now. Absolutely deluxe material. This project is black ...
Re: Door panels cracked A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/4) -- Getting back to the original question, I believe that 3/16" "veneer& ...
Re: Veneer with spray contact A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/3/22) -- As stated contact cement is not recommended, water base contact is better Powdered res ...
Re: Finish End Panels Veneers A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (12/3) -- Yes , Its a serious question. Not all of us are of such high intellect as you apparently are. ...
Re: Particle Board Core Slab Veneer Doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/3/22) -- How many square feet is this job? Could you and the GC split the costs and run the new ...
Re: Particle Board Core Slab Veneer Doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/3/22) -- FM, very happy for you. But until the customer and the GC make this all go away, I'd s ...
Re: Closet door construction A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/3) -- There is no reason these would not stay flat as long as good practices are use ...
Re: Glue Up Misshap A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/3) -- I also do not like to add any water to my layups, so that is why I always used the Uni-Bond 800. ...
Re: Door cores A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/3) -- From my experience with such tall doors it is rely hard to keep them stable no mater the core. Fo ...
Door cores A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/3) -- I have a client who is insisting on a stave core door for a almost 4'wx10' tall door instead of a ...
Re: Glue Up Misshap A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/3) -- We don't sell Pro Glue but sell a product which is similar and we sell a lot of it. We also sell ...
Microvellum Grain Direction A message posted at WOODWEB's CAD Forum (3/3) -- HI ALL JUST LISTING A TIMBER VENEER KITCHEN AND I NEED THE GRAIN TO RUN HORIZONTAL AND I CANT SELECT ...
Mystery Discoloration of Doug Fir Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/3) -- This problem is on Hawaii Island. It’s a new home, just over 2.5 years old. Interior douglas f ...
Re: FSC clause 3.2.4 A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/3) -- Looking to the future I say let it become a thing of the past. It is a farce. Or to the point, a ...
Re: Lacewood Table Problem A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/3) -- Not a fan of straight nitro lacquer for table tops. Not really great for holding up to heat and s ...
Re: wood quality A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/3) -- Well, I am learning a few things, as well as seeing that I'm not the only one ...
Re: Light weight panels for laminate A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/3) -- What David said. I will add that whatever you use to infill your torsion boxes ...
Re: Particle Board Core Slab Veneer Doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/2/22) -- Thank you all for your responses, please keep them coming. I’m not sure how they would ...
Re: Particle Board Core Slab Veneer Doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/2/22) -- How did the homeowner suddenly come to the revelation so late in the game (after insta ...
Re: Particle Board Core Slab Veneer Doors A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/2/22) -- Rich, this is an honest GC. They sent me a letter today stating in no way do they hold ...
Re: Laminate/Veneer vacuum press? A message posted at WOODWEB's Laminating and Solid Surfacing Forum (10/2) -- Waxed Shower Liner is painted hardboard that resists glues. Mostly. New, ...
Re: Edgebanding A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (9/2) -- The company we buy from is American Veneer Edgeband Company, which I know, doesn't sound l ...
Re: RE: Root Ball A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/2) -- Root balls (even walnut) can be very difficuilt to work with. Part of the problem is t ...
Re: Red Birch panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/2/23) -- Columbia forest products? ...
Re: Red Birch panels A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/2/23) -- Roseburg.com ...
Re: Curved chair - far out design A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/2) -- This is not my swim lane, and I suggested to the non-profit that they need to think about finding ...
Re: Glue Up Misshap A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/2) -- Yes, I'll definitely use plastic next time. I actually was able to save the burl pieces with litt ...
Re: Glue Up Misshap A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/2) -- Tim, Next time try a thin plastic painting tarp which you can get at any hardware store. I have r ...
Re: 20 mil paperback seperating from backing A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (4/2) -- I would send it back. Why are you using paperback? I've never used it because I never hear anythi ...
Need to rent time on a hot press A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (2/2) -- Hello All, I am located in Norwalk CT, I was hoping to find a shop that would rent time on a hot ...
Re: Fumed Eucalyptus Veneer A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (1/2) -- Tom thanks for the help I did sand them and it came out looking really good. ...
Re: Veneering a Cylinder A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (11/1) -- Try Northcreek Woodworks. They do a lot of cylinders. ...
Re: Guanacaste Kitchen Cabinets A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/1/23) -- Oakwood Veneer has it listed on their website. ...
Re: A word for Certainly Wood A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (10/1) -- CW has been our preferred supplier for more than 20 years. ...
Good buy on a hand held stitcher? A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (8/1) -- I'm in the market for a hand held stitcher; the only one I have experience with is a Kuper(sp?) w ...
Re: Long veneee layup A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (7/1) -- Make your own bag. ...
Kuper FW/J 920 stitcher A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/1) -- A couple of questions, Just wondering if anyone would have a copy or the manual. Secondly do you ...
Re: Veneered raised panel door A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/1) -- Arkansas Wood Doors I ordered some a good while back. Large doors in cherry-excellent colo ...
Re: Vac Bag Question A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (6/1) -- The batten and spring clamps worked great! Thanks!! ...
Re: Curved chair - far out design A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/1) -- You have to understand casting to be able to do "warts". You have to be able to pull th ...
Re: Curved chair - far out design A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (5/1) -- Here's a link to the Eames chair design start. Catch a look at the picture of the mold with an in ...
Re: Thick Veneer Bar Top A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (4/1) -- You want to have a balanced panel, with equal finish on both sides to keep eve ...