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rdagger:
I couldn't find the Titebond, but I did find a pint of the DAP flammable kind.  Probably not as good as the Titebond, but I tried 5 stores and they all had the non-flammable types.  The flammable works much better than the non-flammable.  I bought a 4" foam roller which works great too.   I think one of the problems is that I live in a hot dry windy climate and you need to get the cement on fast or else it starts to bubble, peel or form web-like strands when you're brushing it on.
JAMMA Guy:
if that's the case ... get a friend to coat the laminate while you coat the cabinet piece ... by the time you both get finished ... it should be ready to roll on  :)
rdagger:
I'm done with one side and very happy with the results.  The flammable stuff is the only way to go.  Plus even though I was working outside in a breeze, I still got a good high from the fumes.  8)
DrewKaree:

--- Quote from: rdagger on August 02, 2004, 09:30:55 pm ---I'm done with one side and very happy with the results.  The flammable stuff is the only way to go.  Plus even though I was working outside in a breeze, I still got a good high from the fumes.  8)

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Welcome to lamination!  I've found that even the next day or two I'll get a little loopy!  Glad that worked for you.  I didn't know you were in CA...the EPA standards will taint everything VOC related...maybe make a trip to a neighboring state if you're close enough, otherwise, take a look online for recommendations.  

Now that you've had some practice and some mistakes to learn from, make sure you let someone else know about it if they ask  :)  Now post some pix for us to see your work!
rdagger:

--- Quote from: DrewKaree on August 02, 2004, 10:03:00 pm ---Now that you've had some practice and some mistakes to learn from, make sure you let someone else know about it if they ask  :)
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I made every mistake.  Here is a list of mistakes:
1. Bought the non-flammable cement.
2. Ruined 2 good paint brushes.
3. Put wet laminate in the house and stunk up the place.
4. Pushed to hard while drilling through laminate with a forstner bit and ripped out a big hole.
5. Didn't support the laminate enough while using a jigsaw and the laminate split.
6. Tried to join the laminate to the MDF before it was dry.
7. Applied laminate to slow and it started to peel and ball up.
8. Left wet sheet of laminate outside on a sawhorse and the wind carried into the flower bed.
9. Cut laminate to close to the size of the piece, not leaving enough to route.
10. Cut laminate to big and pressed the j-roller to close to an edge overhang of the laminate and it cracked.

I'm laminating more than most on my cab (Front, Back, Sides, Top, Kick plates).  Even with all the mistakes, I was able to reuse most of the laminate.  Hope this helps.

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