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   Bob_Van_Dyke | Jul 30, 2007 07:31am | #1

   I think you are right in questioning the use of hide glue here. I would opt for something a little more resistant to moisture. My personal choice for veneering- especially in this case- would be unibond 800- totally waterproof and you can control the dry time. Use a vacuum bag or clamps and glue cauls. Save the veneer hammer and glue pot for another time (but definitely give it a try- its lots of fun!)
   Bob Van Dyke

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   Knecht | Jul 31, 2007 02:59am | #2

   Dear Bob,

       Youv'e set my mind at ease, Unibond it is. Have you ever tried the vacuum system from James Town Distributors? I have used a larger vaccum in the shop I used to work in,and we had issues with over heating the unit in the middle of the night and popping a fuse. This scares me to death. My own shop now resides 200 ft from my house and I don't want anything to do with overheating anything, what system do you use? Thanks for your initial response.

                                                          Sincerely,

                                                                          Knecht

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   Bob_Van_Dyke | Jul 31, 2007 03:24am | #3

   The only bags I have used have been from Vacuum pressing systems in Maine. Have not heard anything about the one from Jamestown Dist. We have always run it overnight with a timer on it to shut it off when you want (regular household timer that you would use to control your lights if you were away on vacation. I have never had a problem with the Unibond. Hope it works out well for you.
   Bob Van Dyke