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BUCKETHEAD:

That was the idea.

So i would have some play with it.

Trust me it ain't coming back off.   ;)

dema:


--- Quote from: BUCKETHEAD on May 11, 2005, 08:14:50 pm ---That was the idea.

So i would have some play with it.

Trust me it ain't coming back off.
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Wade:

I have pre-cut formica to the correct size before.  I lay a straight board under it (like a very straight 2x4), then clamp the formica to it, then run the router down the board with a flush trim bit (just like you would use to trim the edge off in a normal formica installation).  That is how I get a straight cut with the formica not glued yet.

Then, I apply the contact cement to both surfaces, and let it dry.  Don't worry about the positioning!!  Just stick a few dowels up under it so you can space it out, then slide the dowels out one at a time.  It is no big deal.  You don't even have to use dowels, you can use some thin scrap wood strips, some stiff wire, etc.

It is important to let it dry fully, I have put it on before without it drying enough and it didn't stick nearly as well.  And, sometimes it is necessary to put two coats of the cement.  I also found the oil based formica glue to be slightly better than the water based glue.

Also, it helps a lot to rough up the old material first, especially if it was laminated to begin with.  I usually hit it with a sander and some heavy paper, like 60 or 80 grit.

Wade

RayB:

What are dowels?


dema:


--- Quote from: RayB on May 12, 2005, 11:12:36 am ---What are dowels?


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Dowels are just strips of wood

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