#121 Re: yet another boring one trick pony turntable build
Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2021 4:28 pm
Its a paper backed veneer with a pre applied pressure sensitive adhesive, i use that type because its very flexible which is good for following the curve of the plinth and stays where it is without needing any taping. I use a hardwood block to smooth it on, pulling the backing off abit at a time then using the block to apply pressure.
No getting high as a kite off contact adhesive fumes, no cleanup other than binning the offcuts. It 'says' it can be repositioned, but it cant really, pull it off and the glue loses its stick, so its a one shot application. But no worse than normal stuff and contact adhesive. Balls it up, buy some more and try again.
Its a pain in the arse in one particular way though, the substrate you are veneering needs to be sealed, and very smooth, which is fine on flat surfaces, but on the edges of a laminate alot of prep work has to be done.
If you are going round a curve, it has to be bang square all way round the curve too otherwise it can start to pull away. Its not very forgiving on curves, but as long as the prep is done right its fine.
I paint the bare plinth first to seal it rather than using sanding sealer, that way all the cutouts are painted so they look nice if the platter is taken off. It cant look fine on the outside but look a bugger inside.
No getting high as a kite off contact adhesive fumes, no cleanup other than binning the offcuts. It 'says' it can be repositioned, but it cant really, pull it off and the glue loses its stick, so its a one shot application. But no worse than normal stuff and contact adhesive. Balls it up, buy some more and try again.
Its a pain in the arse in one particular way though, the substrate you are veneering needs to be sealed, and very smooth, which is fine on flat surfaces, but on the edges of a laminate alot of prep work has to be done.
If you are going round a curve, it has to be bang square all way round the curve too otherwise it can start to pull away. Its not very forgiving on curves, but as long as the prep is done right its fine.
I paint the bare plinth first to seal it rather than using sanding sealer, that way all the cutouts are painted so they look nice if the platter is taken off. It cant look fine on the outside but look a bugger inside.