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   Marcello | Dec 18, 2002 07:21pm | #1

   I have glued Macassar Ebony veneers (with no paper backing) using yellow glue with good results.  No special treatment to it - just leave the clamps on for 24 hours.  Need to make sure a good even spread of glue and lots of good even pressure is applied.  If it has paper backing contact cement will work fine.

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   MGreshoff | Dec 18, 2002 07:35pm | #2

   By yellow glue I asume you mean a PVA type adhesive such as Titebond.

   Martin

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   Marcello | Dec 18, 2002 07:42pm | #3

   Yes.

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   Marcello | Dec 18, 2002 07:58pm | #5

   As an afterthought, I thought you may like to see what I did with it.  It is not a big area, but enough to compare it to a box size.

   
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   MGreshoff | Dec 18, 2002 08:00pm | #6

   Nice piece!

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   UncleDunc | Dec 18, 2002 07:54pm | #4

   I have glued Gabon ebony to mesquite, African blackwood, and oak with West Systems epoxy. Freshly machined surfaces, but no special preparation other than that. No problems to date.

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   MGreshoff | Dec 18, 2002 08:04pm | #7

   I think epoxy would prove a very expensive option. The box dimensions are approx 12" (300mm) x 9" (230mm) x 42(100mm) and all components will be veneered on both faces.

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   user-274461 | Dec 18, 2002 09:10pm | #8

   I have used Titebond on ebony with good success - no failures yet.