Ralph Dobbertin
12-11-2007, 4:37 PM
Folks I tried doing a search but could not find exactly what I was looking for.
I am trying to use a very thin veneer for the first time as the grain is incredibly 3 dimensional. I bought the vacuum press from LV and it works well.
The problem I am having is that I am getting glue squeeze through the veneer. In the search's I did find, some people recommended either sanding or scraping it off. Seems a little risky as the veneer is so thin.
My questions are:
1) Any way to avoid the squeeze through...besides trying to get a thinner film of glue
2) What is the best way to remove the glue. I used Lee Valley Cabinetmaker's Glue 2002 GF. "Our 2002 GF glue is a polyvinyl acetate emulsion adhesive with superior gap-filling characteristics due to its high solids content (45%)"
3) Is it even possible to remove the glue since it came through the veneer? IE will the BLO finish, that I want to apply, be affected?
4) How long should the veneer stay in the press?
Thanks
I am trying to use a very thin veneer for the first time as the grain is incredibly 3 dimensional. I bought the vacuum press from LV and it works well.
The problem I am having is that I am getting glue squeeze through the veneer. In the search's I did find, some people recommended either sanding or scraping it off. Seems a little risky as the veneer is so thin.
My questions are:
1) Any way to avoid the squeeze through...besides trying to get a thinner film of glue
2) What is the best way to remove the glue. I used Lee Valley Cabinetmaker's Glue 2002 GF. "Our 2002 GF glue is a polyvinyl acetate emulsion adhesive with superior gap-filling characteristics due to its high solids content (45%)"
3) Is it even possible to remove the glue since it came through the veneer? IE will the BLO finish, that I want to apply, be affected?
4) How long should the veneer stay in the press?
Thanks