Vacuum Press & Glue Squeeze-Out
 

I'm interested in doing some veneering, and bent laminations. It seems that a
vacuum press would do for both (rather than use a 2-part form for bent
laminations). But I wonder, what about glue squeeze-out, particularly in bent
laminations. Do the glues used (U-F and similar resins, in particular) stick
to the inside of the bag, or otherwise damage the bag? Is there a strategy for
avoiding problems due to squeeze-out?

--
Art

Vacuum Press & Glue Squeeze-Out
 

I build my own vacuum press system last year. The bags I've made (from
JoeWoodworker.com - no association or affiliation) are of Dura-Max
vinyl. I've only used Titebond glues in mine so far, but it doesn't
stick to the bag. Other members of our local woodworking group have
vacuum systems and none have mentioned having problems with glue
sticking to the bag.

That said using wax paper or some other intermediate medium between the
glued item and the bag should take care of keeping the glue off the bag.

Paul Proffitt


Art Greenberg wrote:
I'm interested in doing some veneering, and bent laminations. It seems that a
vacuum press would do for both (rather than use a 2-part form for bent
laminations). But I wonder, what about glue squeeze-out, particularly in bent
laminations. Do the glues used (U-F and similar resins, in particular) stick
to the inside of the bag, or otherwise damage the bag? Is there a strategy for
avoiding problems due to squeeze-out?