Q. I am starting a boat project that will require me to glue wood veneer to door blanks. Can you give me information on vacuum bag presses?

A. A vacuum bag press is definitely the way to go for this project. The addresses for two different sources follows:

Vacuum Pressing Systems
Darryl Kiel
553 River Road
Brunswick, ME 04011

Quality Vacuum Products
Ed Ferri
43 Bradford St.
Concord, MA
508-369-2949

Both companies can supply you with the equipment needed for successful veneering.

I recommend using a urea resin in these systems. It provides an excellent bond with a high degree of heat and water resistance. This adhesive is available in both powder and liquid form. Generally, the powder is the way to go unless you are involved in a high production situation. Its long shelf life lends itself well to smaller operations.

Jeff Pitcher is Marketing Director for Custom-Pak Adhesives in Newark, Ohio.

Have you reviewed the related Knowledge Base areas below?

KnowledgeBase: Adhesives, Gluing and Laminating: Gluing and Clamping Equipment

KnowledgeBase: Veneer: Machinery

KnowledgeBase: Veneer: Techniques

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