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Bill Wells

 
Subject : Pressing large panels
Posted : 2005-11-21 12:17 PM
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I was happy when I got a commission for a large Dining table (4'x8' no leaf, pattern in 4" border )) until I called a friend with more veneer experience for tips on pressing a large panel and his advice was don't try it myself. I have a 12' bag and have pressed some fairly large panels but nothing quite this large. He said find someone in the area ( Ann Arbor Michigan )that hot presses veneer panels. What do you think? The main panel is curly maple with a curly maple- ebony pattern in the 4inch border.


 
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Earl

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Subject : RE: Pressing large panels
Posted : 2005-11-21 1:42 PM
Post #32572 - In reply to #32571
Bill, the main thing to concentrate on is the correct glue, amount of glue and the speed you can spread the glue and put the panel in the press.

I would only use Unibond 800. A panel that size you might have to do one side at a time. Figure out the quantity of glue needed, then how your going to spread it fast and even. I used to use a fine notched trowel or glue spreader. Now I use a glue applicator specifically for veneering. A Pizzi, I believe is the name of it. Vacupress carries them. I can spread the glue on a 4x8 panel in about 2 min or less, that's more than enough time to do both sides. I also, use 1/4" melamine cauls, top and bottom on double sided pieces.

Bill, if you can cut and tape the veneer panel, no reason you can't glue it up yourself.


 
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Richard

 
Subject : RE: Pressing large panels
Posted : 2005-11-21 6:37 PM
Post #32573 - In reply to #32571
Hi, Bill,

This may not be the solution you need, but I have had good and consistent results in veneering smaller panels and then assembling them using full length splines along the joint. I am always careful to lay the work out so that the veneer matching remains consistent and I leave myself room to trim each panel before assembly. A snug fitting spline will register the panels to each other very closely. Might try it with some scrap first. Good Luck!
Sincerely,
Richard


 
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Darryl Keil

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Subject : RE: Pressing large panels
Posted : 2005-11-21 8:43 PM
Post #32576 - In reply to #32571
Bill,

Well, its really a personal call as to how you approach this large table. I understand your concerns.

One thing I would consider is having a company like Dover Inlay press you up a two ply face. This means they handle all the seaming and taping as well as pressing this face veneer to a backer veneer. For you, all that's required is to then press the two ply to your table substrate.

Of course this will cost more than buying just the veneer but will save you a bunch in labor and two ply is stabilized enough that you don't have to worry about veneer failure or bubbles.

Sincerely
Darryl Keil
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