I need to glue a thin (1/32 or maybe 1/64 inch thick...I can't really tell) wood
laminate to some 1/4 inch thick masonite. The total surface area will be about
50 inches (7 inches by 7 inches).
My test piece was 15 X 4 inches. Using Elmers Glue, the curing process caused a
very slight 'bow' in the masonite's length. I guess that must be caused by the
glue adhereing and shrinking at the same time.
Any recommendations as to a better glue? Gorilla Glue, maybe? Or is it
possible I put the glue on too thick?
thanks
elfa
Hi Elfa,
I don't know the details of the laminate you're gluing to your substrate,
but I can tell you that a simple veneer applied to one side of a thin base
will cause it to cup. This is traditionally cured by applying a
corresponding veneer - usually of a cheaper wood - on the underside of the
substrate, with the grain running in the same direction as the surface
veneer, to balance the shrinkage.
Perhaps the same fix might work for you.
HTH,
Frank
"elfa" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I need to glue a thin (1/32 or maybe 1/64 inch thick...I can't really
tell) wood
> laminate to some 1/4 inch thick masonite. The total surface area will be
about
> 50 inches (7 inches by 7 inches).
>
> My test piece was 15 X 4 inches. Using Elmers Glue, the curing process
caused a
> very slight 'bow' in the masonite's length. I guess that must be caused by
the
> glue adhereing and shrinking at the same time.
>
> Any recommendations as to a better glue? Gorilla Glue, maybe? Or is it
> possible I put the glue on too thick?
>
> thanks
>
> elfa
>
In article <[email protected]>, Frank McVey says...
>
>Hi Elfa,
>
>I don't know the details of the laminate you're gluing to your substrate,
>but I can tell you that a simple veneer applied to one side of a thin base
>will cause it to cup. This is traditionally cured by applying a
>corresponding veneer - usually of a cheaper wood - on the underside of the
>substrate, with the grain running in the same direction as the surface
>veneer, to balance the shrinkage.
>
>Perhaps the same fix might work for you.
>
>HTH,
>
>Frank
Is it done at the same time? Or can I do it after the front side has cured?
elfa
>
>
>
>
>"elfa" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> I need to glue a thin (1/32 or maybe 1/64 inch thick...I can't really
>tell) wood
>> laminate to some 1/4 inch thick masonite. The total surface area will be
>about
>> 50 inches (7 inches by 7 inches).
>>
>> My test piece was 15 X 4 inches. Using Elmers Glue, the curing process
>caused a
>> very slight 'bow' in the masonite's length. I guess that must be caused by
>the
>> glue adhereing and shrinking at the same time.
>>
>> Any recommendations as to a better glue? Gorilla Glue, maybe? Or is it
>> possible I put the glue on too thick?
>>
>> thanks
>>
>> elfa
>>
>
>
Normally it's done at the same time if you are using a caul or vacuum press,
or immediately before or after the top veneer is applied if you're hammer
veneering.
Cheers
Frank
"elfa" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In article <[email protected]>, Frank McVey says...
> >
> >Hi Elfa,
> >
> >I don't know the details of the laminate you're gluing to your substrate,
> >but I can tell you that a simple veneer applied to one side of a thin
base
> >will cause it to cup. This is traditionally cured by applying a
> >corresponding veneer - usually of a cheaper wood - on the underside of
the
> >substrate, with the grain running in the same direction as the surface
> >veneer, to balance the shrinkage.
> >
> >Perhaps the same fix might work for you.
> >
> >HTH,
> >
> >Frank
>
> Is it done at the same time? Or can I do it after the front side has
cured?
>
> elfa
>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >"elfa" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> >news:[email protected]...
> >> I need to glue a thin (1/32 or maybe 1/64 inch thick...I can't really
> >tell) wood
> >> laminate to some 1/4 inch thick masonite. The total surface area will
be
> >about
> >> 50 inches (7 inches by 7 inches).
> >>
> >> My test piece was 15 X 4 inches. Using Elmers Glue, the curing process
> >caused a
> >> very slight 'bow' in the masonite's length. I guess that must be caused
by
> >the
> >> glue adhereing and shrinking at the same time.
> >>
> >> Any recommendations as to a better glue? Gorilla Glue, maybe? Or is
it
> >> possible I put the glue on too thick?
> >>
> >> thanks
> >>
> >> elfa
> >>
> >
> >
>
I agree that you need to veneer both sides. I've found that out more than
once. Also, you might try contact cement instead of elmers.
Preston
"Frank McVey" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi Elfa,
>
> I don't know the details of the laminate you're gluing to your substrate,
> but I can tell you that a simple veneer applied to one side of a thin base
> will cause it to cup.
> HTH,
>
> Frank
>