Brian Gray
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Joined: 2004-01-21
Location: Sandusky, OH
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I know that there is a formula somewhere so that you can get the exact amount that you need for nice even coverage, but for me, it's always been rough estimating.
I use this notched spreader from Joe Woodworker to make sure that I'm getting the right amount of coverage.
http://www.joewoodworker.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=37&products_id=50
A lot of people here just apply with a roller, and that's fine as well. Just make sure that you have enough adhesive so that when you run your finger through the adhesive, it leaves small ridges.
But I think your question is more aimed at getting the righ amount so you don't waste glue, right?
In this case, I always want to have a little excess glue, anyways....I will take the leftover glue, and put it in a ziploc bag. This bag goes on top of the project, under the electric blanket. This way, I have some test adhesive. Whatever is happening in the ziploc is happening in the vacuum press. If the ziploc is cured, then the project is cured. If something went wrong, the ziploc will tell me.
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