Using a Piece that has a slight banana as a edge trim for two pieces of 3/4" ply

[George Bokros]

I am laminating two pieces of 3/4" ply (had previous post about doing this lamination) and would like to use a piece of soft maple as the edge trim on this. It has a slight banana to its length. Will the wood be strong enough to break the glue joint? I would attach the edge banding so the ends are in contact and clamp the middle so it contacts the ply edges.

Thoughts?

[Mel Fulks]

Don't think it would be possible for it to break it. Full speed ahead!

[Lee Schierer]

Gluing to the edge of plywood requires a bit more glue than edge gluing finished lumber. Be sure to use enough glue so that you get a good bond and don't starve the joint.

[Robert Payne]

I would use Edge Banding Router Bits to insure a good glue bond -- the bowed hardwood edging can be forced to be cut correctly by using strong feather boards on your router table -- if it is milled to a thickness greater than the plywood, it can be flush trimmed for a perfect edge. BTDT.

[Jerry Miner]

If you can push the maple into position with gentle hand pressure, you'll be fine. As said above, use plenty of glue and get good coverage on the ply edges.

[George Bokros]

The assembly will be with a tongue on each piece of ply and grooves on the facing strip. Yes it can be pressed into place with gentle hand pressure.

Thanks for all the responses.

[Rich Engelhardt]

George,
You should be fine w/that setup.
I had a few banana boards and a couple of twistys among the face frames I just made.
They glued up fine with the T&G.