I've tried this method and I'm not completely sold. Also, I've never been a fan of anything "Iron On". Shellac based finishes can react with Elmer's Glue causing it to release causing loose edges or bubbled veneers. This may not be the case with other heat set glues such as "Heat Lock". Heat from the iron can cause the veneer to expand causing splits and other problems. I think I'll stick with wet glue, cauls, and vacuums bags.
Yes, I agree and go to this method only when the situation warrants…it’s optimal only in certain smaller format situations, but can work well when needed. Edge banding has been a huge business and effective way of using this technique for years. And always nice to have another trick up your sleeve. Great comment, thanks for watching! 👍
Alcohol is a solvent for PVA glues. A potential fix would be to pretreat with shellac and then apply the glue to veneer. Unless you cut your shellac with more alcohol on the veneered wood it shouldn't bleed through the previous shellac barrier and interfere with the glue.
Not a thing, I love cherry! The video was intended to demonstrate some veneering techniques over solid wood tapered legs…and I just happened to have some extra cherry legs on hand. Thanks for watching! 👍😎
Save the legs for our Shaker table class in July!
They’ll be here! 👍😎
thanks
I've tried this method and I'm not completely sold. Also, I've never been a fan of anything
"Iron On". Shellac based finishes can react with Elmer's Glue causing it to release causing
loose edges or bubbled veneers. This may not be the case with other heat set glues such
as "Heat Lock". Heat from the iron can cause the veneer to expand causing splits and other
problems. I think I'll stick with wet glue, cauls, and vacuums bags.
Yes, I agree and go to this method only when the situation warrants…it’s optimal only in certain smaller format situations, but can work well when needed. Edge banding has been a huge business and effective way of using this technique for years. And always nice to have another trick up your sleeve. Great comment, thanks for watching! 👍
Alcohol is a solvent for PVA glues. A potential fix would be to pretreat with shellac and then apply the glue to veneer. Unless you cut your shellac with more alcohol on the veneered wood it shouldn't bleed through the previous shellac barrier and interfere with the glue.
So it's "How to Apply Iron-On Veneer", not "How to Make". Thank you, Tom & Kris (& studio audience)!
Seems to me like it’s both
Always interesting! Thanks for the info!
Yes, making (by treating with glue) and applying. Thanks for watching! 👍
My pleasure, thank you! 😎
What is wrong with the look of solid cherry?...just saying.
Not a thing, I love cherry! The video was intended to demonstrate some veneering techniques over solid wood tapered legs…and I just happened to have some extra cherry legs on hand. Thanks for watching! 👍😎