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Re: Two Tower initial impressions [message #48280 is a reply to message #48278]

Mon, 21 November 2005 20:08

Bill Epstein
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Registered: May 2009
Location: Smoky Mts. USA

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As you found out, contact adhesive is deadly with un-backed veneer.
You shouldn't have to pay more than $55-60 dollars for paper backed common species 4'x8'.
2 very important methods are: cover the previously veneered edge the bearing will ride on with 3M Blue tape so the glue doesn't contaminate the veneer. It also keeps the cutter the thickness of the tape away from the previous edge and then you just trim and sand down flush.
The other is to press down the veneer with a block of pine; a piece of 2x4 long enough to grip with both hands is perfect. Rubber J-Roller doesn't exert enough pressure. Work from the center out to the edges and press down until flat. Use enough force so that you can see the veneer being 'burnished' by the wood block. Use both hands. Remove the 'burnish' with a light sanding with 220 grit paper
Then wait 24 hours before applying any finish.
Contact adhesive never really dries so it may still be possible to work out some of the bubbles.
I never use water-based finishes. Save the water for Scotch and water.

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		Two Tower initial impressions By: Shane on Thu, 17 November 2005 09:58
		Re: Two Tower initial impressions By: Matts on Thu, 17 November 2005 10:32
		Re: Two Tower initial impressions By: Shane on Thu, 17 November 2005 11:09
		Re: Two Tower initial impressions By: Matts on Thu, 17 November 2005 13:36
		Re: Two Tower initial impressions By: Shane on Thu, 17 November 2005 13:46
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		Re: Steve Browns tranny choice By: Shane on Sun, 20 November 2005 13:18
		Re: Steve Browns tranny choice By: Wayne Parham on Sun, 20 November 2005 13:33
		Re: Two Tower initial impressions By: Wayne Parham on Thu, 17 November 2005 11:13
		Re: Two Tower initial impressions By: Shane on Thu, 17 November 2005 12:21
		Re: Two Tower initial impressions By: Shane on Thu, 17 November 2005 12:28
		Re: Two Tower initial impressions By: Wayne Parham on Thu, 17 November 2005 14:37
		Re: Two Tower initial impressions By: Matts on Thu, 17 November 2005 16:10
		Re: Lead Switch By: Shane on Thu, 17 November 2005 16:31
		Re: Lead Switch By: Matts on Thu, 17 November 2005 17:56
		Re: Lead Switch By: Shane on Thu, 17 November 2005 18:10
		Re: Two Tower initial impressions By: GarMan on Thu, 17 November 2005 12:06
		Re: levels By: Shane on Thu, 17 November 2005 18:09
		Re: Two Tower placement By: Shane on Thu, 17 November 2005 16:11
		Re: OK think I've got it. Royal Cable. By: Shane on Thu, 17 November 2005 18:07
		Re: Them's fghtin' words! By: Bill Epstein on Fri, 18 November 2005 14:43
		Re: Them's fghtin' words! By: Shane on Fri, 18 November 2005 16:25
		Re: Them's fghtin' words! By: GarMan on Fri, 18 November 2005 16:40
		Re: Them's fghtin' words! By: Shane on Fri, 18 November 2005 16:44
		Bill--question on cables, By: Shane on Sat, 19 November 2005 21:57
		Re: Hey Steve Brown, about those IC's? By: Bill Epstein on Sun, 20 November 2005 02:33
		I liked Royal Cable so much I bought the entire stock By: colinhester on Fri, 18 November 2005 23:22
		Re: Two Tower initial impressions By: Norbert on Sat, 19 November 2005 21:43
		Re: Two Tower initial impressions By: Shane on Sat, 19 November 2005 21:49
		Re: Two Tower initial impressions By: Norbert on Sun, 20 November 2005 09:19
		Re: Two Tower initial impressions By: Shane on Sun, 20 November 2005 10:26
		Re: Two Tower initial impressions By: Norbert on Mon, 21 November 2005 19:26
		speaker placement By: Shane on Mon, 21 November 2005 20:49
		Re: speaker placement By: Norbert on Mon, 21 November 2005 21:33
		Re: Two Tower initial impressions By: Bill Epstein on Sun, 20 November 2005 13:04
		Re: Two Tower initial impressions By: Norbert on Mon, 21 November 2005 19:19
		Re: Two Tower initial impressions By: Bill Epstein on Mon, 21 November 2005 20:08
		Re: Two Tower initial impressions By: Norbert on Mon, 21 November 2005 21:42
		Re: Two Tower initial impressions By: Bill Epstein on Tue, 22 November 2005 02:46

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