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Darryl Keil
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Dear Chris,As with all short cuts in woodworking, they work moderately well. Of course, clamping the veneer will always give the best results, butI understand your need to do something a bit faster. The iron on method for edges is probably the best choice, short of clamping. I do have a suggestion for better results. If I understand you correctly, you iron on the veneer when the glue is still wet, I suggest that you apply the glue to both surfaces and let it dry completely before ironing the veneer on. I think you will find this approach to work better, especially if you go directly behind the iron with block of wood to press the veneer down firmly.SincerelyDarryl Keil: Dear Forum, We have at one time or another been confronted with a : need to apply veneer to edges of panels and have a nice glue line ie : ruling out using a bander with its stitchy looking glue line, or : having to veneer onto a curved narrow surface, 3/4"up to 2 1/2" wide : without having the luxury of time to make a specialized caul for a : clamp or bag. Actually needing the piece done rather quickly with the : minimum fuss. What we have tried to do is to use titebond II and : apply the iron directly to the veneer and heat and evaporate the glue : thus curing it as we proceed down the part we are veneering. This : seems to be moderately successful, but not always. In short, is there : a better way to do edging with a nearly invisible glue line and a : better way to glue veneer to those pesky curved oddball cabinet : parts? Many thanks for any advice or ideas !! Thanks, Chris Weiler
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