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Franco B:
Hey bud. Thanks for the thought. I think you will need most of a 4x1.5m sheet to do a full size cab, I figured out I will need nearly half of one to do the outside of mine.

I have a load of black vinyl so Ill use that to cover the inside as it will look nice but it doesn't need to be hard wearing.

I think Mountain will be the man to guide us, I have no experience with laminate what so ever. I picked up a couple of tips from Mountain in his [Fantasy cab] project thread but I will definitely need to ask him some more questions.

Here's a quick one Mike if you are there, does laminate route ok? Im guessing you would trim it as close as possible and then route the last few mm?

polaris:
llandaff laminates

dunno if youve stumbled across these in your searches , got no idea if they can help but be worth a call

 :cheers:

Chadwick:
Franco,

This thread has some laminating information: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=82678.0

The basic process goes something like this...

- Cut a piece of laminate slightly larger than your surface to be laminated. I like to use a laminate scoring tool.
- Roll or brush contact adhesive onto both your laminate and the surface to be laminated
- let it dry until it is no longer tacky
- Apply laminate to your work using a laminate roller (or something similar) to get all the air bubbles out.  If you are laminating a big piece, I recommend placing 1/4" dowels spaced across the work surface to prevent the laminate from accidentally sticking in the wrong spot... you only get one chance at proper alignment.  Pull the dowels out one by one as your roll the laminate onto the surface.
- Let work set for awhile (30 mins.) then trim the laminate flush using a 2-flute, carbide-tipped, flush trim bit with ball bearing guide.

It is actually a pretty simple process.  The most difficult/nerve wracking part is the initial alignment and fear of having it stick where you don't want it to... use those dowels.

Laminate Scoring Tool:

Laminate Roller:

Contact Adhesive:

Use of 1/4" dowels:

Contact Adhesive rolled on and drying:

Laminating in action:

ChadTower:

Good post.

One more piece of advice:  take care with the laminate cutter.  It's not sharp, but it does score effectively, and if you rush a cut you can easily jump away from your straightedge and into the piece you want to keep.  That will trash the whole piece for that particular purpose - now it has a big gash in it.  I say this because I did it myself a couple of days ago... thankfully it was just a small piece on the edge of the overall sheet.  It's easier than it appears to have the laminate cutter jump to someplace you don't want a gash.

Franco B:
That's some great advice and information there guys, thanks. Ive appended the thread title in case anyone is looking for similar information.

Well, we have had a little success!!  :laugh:

I emailed Llandaff Laminates (thanks polaris!) and they said that they sold Laminate but they don't deliver to my region but they did tell me to try www.blackheathproducts.co.uk

I sent them an email asking for a quote for some matte black laminate and gave them the size of sheet I was looking for and I got the following reply:


--- Quote ---Good Afternoon

 
Thank you for your enquiry

The sheet size of the product you are enquiring about is 3080mm x 1250mm x 0.7mm

It is our Altofina Black 003 Matt Postforming Grade + PC


We currently have over 100 sheets in stock at a price of £27.20 per sheet


Hope this helps

 

Best Regards

Alan Homer
--- End quote ---

That's more like it!  :applaud:

I asked for a delivery price but they must have over looked it. Ill shoot them another email and ask for a price. If its extortionate they are only a couple of hours from me so I could always go pick it up.

I image you can roll it into a large roll?

Ill also email Llandaff Laminates to find out how much there laminate is and where they deliver too so it can be added to the Wiki.


 

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