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   TomT226 | Aug 23, 2003 02:02pm | #1

   Don't know how sharp of a curve you're talking about, but there are a number of ways to do this.

   Before you put your finished top on, hot glue or screw blocks to the structure under the finished top to mount clamps. Get a piece of thin pliable material and cover it with tape to act as a caul. Spread your glue on the veneer, mount it to the edge with a little tape, place your caul on that, and start clamping from the middle. Be sure and dry fit before gluing.

   Use a thin coat of regular PVA glue on both surfaces, let dry, then iron it into place using the "cotton" setting on your wife's iron. I havn't tried this, just read about it.

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   dovetail3 | Aug 23, 2003 07:12pm | #2

   Tom:

   I appreciate your imput. However I don't understand. I thought

   I would apply the veneer in strips about 6" wide horizontally. I think

   your method assumed a solid panel of veneer? When I say veneer I mean

   approx. 1/8" thick hardwood produced on my band saw. P.S. I tried the method

   of gluing and using an iron and the results were not good.

   Thanks again

   Ken

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   creekwood | Aug 23, 2003 07:30pm | #3

   Dovetail, what is the radius of the curve? That would determine some things.

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   dovetail3 | Aug 23, 2003 11:02pm | #4

   Haven't got that far in the plan yet. Not sure how to arrive at

   the radius, Maybe you can explain,

   Thanks

   Ken

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   creekwood | Aug 24, 2003 12:47am | #5

   I guess the radius will be determined on how large a piece you're making. There are many companies that sell curved ply and mdf, just do a search and see what will fit your idea. Or you can lay it out yourself using a trammel or just a string on a nail. Whatever fits for your concept.

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   TomT226 | Aug 24, 2003 01:28pm | #6

   Sorry I didn't understand. Didn't know you were gonna do the entire front. I thought you were just doing the edge of the top.

   Might want to look into one of those 23MM headless pin nailers. PC has one at about $150. You wouldn't need many pins if your curve radius wasn't too sharp.

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   dovetail3 | Aug 24, 2003 10:14pm | #8

   Thanks:

   I want to avoid holes to fill. I never used a headless. Don't they

   still require filling?

   Ken

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   TomT226 | Aug 25, 2003 01:30pm | #9

   These headless pins are much smaller than the standard 18 ga brads you see. They're used on finish casework where filled holes would be noticeable.

   I havn't used one, but plan on getting one. I'd use it instead of clamps or tape for trim. It should give tighter joints and speed up assembly.

   Additionally, I'd be careful of contact cement. It can bleed through some veneers.

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   dovetail3 | Aug 25, 2003 07:08pm | #10

   Thanks: Now that you enlightened me I'll do some research

   Ken

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   mike4244 | Aug 24, 2003 09:48pm | #7

   Contact cement , you can do the entire piece or in spots where you would normally nail. I would spot glue with contact and yellow glue the rest.

   mike