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I recently built a melamine computer station for my daughters. I am very =
disappointed in the way the edges turned out after putting on the iron =
on banding. I am thinking about putting a 2 inch wide band of red oak =
around the top and was wondering what the best way to attach it would =
be. I have a slot cutter for my router for spines but I am concerned =
about expansion. Will this be a problem for these two materials? I do =
not have a biscuit joint cutter (yet!)
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Biscuits, biscuits!
"Gordon Parks" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<5Rg%a.125580$Oz4.25567@rwcrnsc54>...
> I recently built a melamine computer station for my daughters. I am very
> disappointed in the way the edges turned out after putting on the iron
> on banding. I am thinking about putting a 2 inch wide band of red oak
> around the top and was wondering what the best way to attach it would
> be. I have a slot cutter for my router for spines but I am concerned
> about expansion. Will this be a problem for these two materials? I do
> not have a biscuit joint cutter (yet!)
> --
I have found that if you prime the edges with primer,the iron on will stick much
better
"Mike S." wrote:
> Now you have to think to yourself. How would Norm do it. hmm Glue it on and
> use brads to hold it till the glue dries.
> (please no flames, I watch him every week and have all his shows taped).
>
> --
> Mike S.
> [email protected]
> "Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:r0h%[email protected]...
> > Gordon, Gordon, Gordon!
> >
> > NOW is the time to tell SWMBO that you HAVE to get a biscuit cutter in
> > order to complete the current project. That's even better than trying
> > to float one by her for a coming project. Get a Makita or Lamello. I
> > don't like my PC557 due to the engineered slop in the fence mechanism.
> > Lots of guys love 'em, though...
> >
> > Melamine isn't gonna move and the lengthwise movement of the oak trim
> > will not be enough to worry about. But, hey, you still should get a new
> > tool for all your work! <g>
> >
> > dave
> >
> > Gordon Parks wrote:
> > > I recently built a melamine computer station for my daughters. I am very
> > > disappointed in the way the edges turned out after putting on the iron
> > > on banding. I am thinking about putting a 2 inch wide band of red oak
> > > around the top and was wondering what the best way to attach it would
> > > be. I have a slot cutter for my router for spines but I am concerned
> > > about expansion. Will this be a problem for these two materials? I do
> > > not have a biscuit joint cutter (yet!)
> >
Now you have to think to yourself. How would Norm do it. hmm Glue it on and
use brads to hold it till the glue dries.
(please no flames, I watch him every week and have all his shows taped).
--
Mike S.
[email protected]
"Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:r0h%[email protected]...
> Gordon, Gordon, Gordon!
>
> NOW is the time to tell SWMBO that you HAVE to get a biscuit cutter in
> order to complete the current project. That's even better than trying
> to float one by her for a coming project. Get a Makita or Lamello. I
> don't like my PC557 due to the engineered slop in the fence mechanism.
> Lots of guys love 'em, though...
>
> Melamine isn't gonna move and the lengthwise movement of the oak trim
> will not be enough to worry about. But, hey, you still should get a new
> tool for all your work! <g>
>
> dave
>
> Gordon Parks wrote:
> > I recently built a melamine computer station for my daughters. I am very
> > disappointed in the way the edges turned out after putting on the iron
> > on banding. I am thinking about putting a 2 inch wide band of red oak
> > around the top and was wondering what the best way to attach it would
> > be. I have a slot cutter for my router for spines but I am concerned
> > about expansion. Will this be a problem for these two materials? I do
> > not have a biscuit joint cutter (yet!)
>