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Steven Kenzer

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Subject : Teak Veneer
Posted : 2009-07-21 8:22 PM
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Has anyone pressed up teak veneer? If so, what adhesive was used and, was their any pre-press routine such as wiping down with acetone involved? I've been asked to use this on a job but know the oils in teak can create problems. I received a beautiful sample from Certainly Wood and can feel this waxy/oily texture on the surface. That has me concerned so figured I'd throw it out there to the forum. Thanks.


 
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BigRob777

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Subject : RE: Teak Veneer
Posted : 2009-07-21 10:48 PM
Post #35654 - In reply to #35653
Steven,
Teak is known to have silica in it, which is why it's so hard on sharp tools.
Rob


 
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Darryl Keil

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Subject : RE: Teak Veneer
Posted : 2009-07-23 9:22 AM
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Steven,

In general I do not prep teak veneer, provided it is commercially sliced veneer not resawn. I recommend either epoxy, polyurethane, or urea resin glue for teak.

I once remember gluing teak veneer with yellow glue a long time ago and it seemed to hold just fine. Probably wouldnt do it now though.

Darryl Keil


 
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Steven Kenzer

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Subject : RE: Teak Veneer
Posted : 2009-07-23 11:40 AM
Post #35657 - In reply to #35655
Thanks, Darryl. It sounds like Unibond is the way to go. I'm curious, you mentioned polyurethane......such as Gorilla Glue? It's hard for me to imagine pressing up veneer with a product like this, with it's foaming/expanding attributes. Actually, epoxy too...kind of gooey and messy, yes? How often do you resort to these adhesives?

Steven
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