Warren Snow
Posts: 7
Joined: 2004-11-21
Location: Marshall, VA
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Roger,
In regard to the edge clamps that Earl mentioned, there are several types of edge clamps out there. Bessey's version is quite expensive at over $60 each. But there are decent prices for the cam version. Woodcraft sells them for about $12 each. If you're going to do more edge work in the future, it's a good investment. Also, the limit for the thickness of what these clamps can handle is just under 2 inches.
A suggestion: once you remove the clamps from a completed glue-up, use a small square and a scalpel or razor knife to cut a clean 90 degree edge (i.e. 90 degrees from the table surface). Then remove the small remaining waste with a chisel. That leaves a square edge to begin your next piece. Cover the veneered edge with clear packing tape, apply glue for your next piece and clamp. At the end, run your last veneer piece to within an inch or so of where you started, leaving a small enough remainder so you can accurately cut a small piece to cover the last remaining part.
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