For vacuum bagging, you place the laminates in a bag without a platen (with breather mesh to allow the air to evacuate), draw the vacuum, then bend the assembly in the bag around your form. You need...
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For vacuum bagging, you place the laminates in a bag without a platen (with breather mesh to allow the air to evacuate), draw the vacuum, then bend the assembly in the bag around your form. You need...
Perhaps it is just a piece of art while the intended user is living?
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Alan, I just went back and reviewed some material I have from Michael Fortune. Take a look at how many clamps he has to ensure that the pressure is distributed through the laminate assembly. Also,...
There are two advantages to using a planer as opposed to a sander to thickness the laminates. The first is speed. The second is that sanding embeds grit from the belt in the wood and that grit will...
There is the commercial/industrial route. Has support, at least.
https://www.felder-group.com/en-us/products/heated-veneer-presses-vacuum-presses-c1962/membrane-press-mvp-31.14-flex-p2186651
https://www.joewoodworker.com/veneering/vacuum-frame-press.htm
How about an Inca table saw? You can find used ones in great condition...
The way I was taught bent lamination (by Michael Fortune and Adrian Ferrazzutti) was to thickness the laminates on a planer. Michael uses a lunchbox planer to thickness his laminates; he thinks that...
If you are getting gaps, then your laminates are likely too thick for the radius of bend you are attempting to get. What is the width of the laminates you are using? Why not use a planer as opposed...
Perhaps, but the strength is over 2500 psi. I suspect that the issue with the pull away is the pecan shells. Or is it that the shop sawn veneer was rough sawn so the glue is not strong in filling...
You spent a lot of money on the saw, why economize on the blades? By blades that were designed for a European slider. Three options that Felder/Hammer owners seem to like:
1. Tenryu
2. Leitz...
No idea if Titebond Cold Press Veneer has problems with shop sawn veneer, but the manufacturer's data doesn't recommend against it.
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Yeah, and I'd use a plain vanilla PVA glue before contact cement any day of the week. Still, any glue you use will potentially bleed through unless it has a pore blocker in it. Besides the Cold...
Titebond Cold Press Veneer glue is a PVA glue with ground up pecan shells that serve to block the pores and limit glue bleed through. It's been my go to glue for veneering since I learned the...
is there veneer on the table now? If so, have you removed it? What is the edge? Veneered or a moulding? Lots of information is needed before providing advice on how to proceed.
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I use a wheeled lift cart from Rangate -- it is a bit more robust that the Felder FAT 300. I built a RUWI inspired top for it and it is fantastic! My garage floor is neither level or even, but the...
Two options:
1. Convenience: ship to house. No need to go pick it up.
2. Acquisition: ship to store. Opportunity to buy more stuff.
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The clamps aid in accuracy as the stock doesn't move. Before I got Mac's clamps, the stock would sometimes move which lead to inaccurate/non-square cuts. And with the clamps, I can use them for...
I've used Uship and had good luck.
There's a tool for that: a shaper. I wouldn't trust such a bit in a router whether it was hand held or table mounted.
Was you steam box made with marine plywood? Mine is out of MDO but it is only a few months old. Seems to work pretty well. Michael Fortune recommends using marine plywood.
FYI, there is a Felder technician in Idaho now -- not sure exactly of his location, but there was one there in June.
You can set the machine up yourself. This video guide on how to calibrate...
Does it have the shaper hood? While it has 2 eccentric clamps, you will likely find it a fantastic upgrade to get the following:
1. A set of Mac Campsure's Airtight clamps (~~$2.5k)....
To the OP, what are you wanting to use plywood for? You might consider making some lumber core...
https://youtu.be/yBrt4lFrmko?si=3laeLwnjeyG2QFA4
Craig Thibedo makes lumber core with skins of...