Darryl Keil Last Activity 2026-01-12 8:29 AM
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Kim Carleton Graves

 
Subject : Veneering the inside of a radius
Posted : 1999-06-13 8:29 AM
Post #30172
Hi Darryl,Let me start by saying that while I have a professional shop I am a novice at veneer work and vacuum veneering. So I hope I can state my question clearly.I have a client who wants a bunch of curved doors for kitchen cabinets. Because he has a limited budget I was hoping to use 1/4 round plywood radius’ along with an air bladder to veneer the outside of the radius. This would save my client the cost of building a form. But I’m a little confused. The question I have is this. How do you veneer the inside of the radius panel? Can you use the air bladder somehow for this too? Or do you still have to build a form?I have ordered the video tape - “working in a vacuum.” Will the tape answer all my questions? (At least the ones about veneering? Thanks for your help, Kim Carleton GravesCarleton Woodworking



 
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Dan Minzner

 
Subject : Veneering the inside of a radius
Posted : 1999-06-13 5:17 PM
Post #30173 - In reply to #30172
Kim, There are several ways to veneer the inside of a radius door. The easiest way that comes to mind is to take your vacuum bag and remove the platen. In lieu of your platen use fiberglass window screen to allow air to evacuate from the bag. Put your door in the bag with your veneer and a layer of phenolic (This acts as a caul) and finally a layer of window screen. Make sure the screen wraps around to where the air is withdrawn from the bag. The second way is to construct a form using 2" blue foam and finish it off with a layer of bending ply or phenolic. When making a form use a router to swing your radius and cut each piece of foam using a router. It is important that your form is exact. Make sure the phenolic has the smooth side up. If you put the rough side up the glue will stick and you'll be a sad camper! Also be sure to use unibond 800 glue. PVA glue is not rigid enough nor is it the right glue for veneer work.




 
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Kim Graves

 
Subject : Can I do the outside of the curve the same way?
Posted : 1999-06-14 9:24 AM
Post #30174 - In reply to #30173
Of course! It was the platten that was the problem. But then can I veneer the outside of the curve the same way, i.e. without the platten? Do I need the air bladders? (As you can see, I’m new to multi-dimensional work.)Thanks, Kim Carleton GravesCarleton Woodworking




 
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Darryl Keil

 
Subject : Can I do the outside of the curve the same way?
Posted : 1999-06-16 4:49 PM
Post #30177 - In reply to #30174
Dear Kim,You can do the outside the same way Dan recommended for the inside. In fact, you can do both inside and outside at the same time. There isno need to use the bladder at all in this application.sincerelyDarryl Keil: Of course! It was the platten that was the problem. But then can I veneer the outside of the curve the same way, i.e. without the platten? Do I need the air bladders? (As you can see, I’m new to multi-dimensional work.): Thanks,: Kim Carleton Graves: Carleton Woodworking
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