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Subject : flexible caul
Posted : 2006-02-17 9:55 AM
Post #32825
I need to veneer some half round parts that are on a 3" radius. I ran a test using bag only without a caul and I was not satisfied with the result. Does anyone have an idea what I might use as a caul that would flex to that radius? I was thinking about using some 1/4" sheet cork laminated to a cabinet liner (thin plastic laminate) face. Does anyone have a better idea? Thank you!


 
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Darryl Keil

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Subject : RE: flexible caul
Posted : 2006-02-18 10:15 AM
Post #32829 - In reply to #32825
Richard,

You need whats called a "flexible bleeder fabric". We have a course weave polyethylene netting called EvacuNet specifically for this purpose if you don't find something locally. Its under accessories on this site.

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Darryl Keil


 
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Darryl Keil

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Subject : RE: flexible caul
Posted : 2006-02-18 10:21 AM
Post #32830 - In reply to #32825
Richard,

I just reread your message and I was thinking platen not caul. So let me start over. For a good caul that would do a 3" radius I would use 1/8 italian bending poplar. If you cant get that just vertical grade laminate should do the job as well. Another option is 1/32" clear butyrate plastic sheeting.

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Darryl Keil
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