Woodworker's Journal 2004-28-4, страница 5

Wavy vaneer can be hard t«j handle, but Mite McGlynn's ironing tric< tanes this trying task.

a particularly tying piece of work in most cases. But Mike uses regular woodworking glue and a household iron to make short work of that task. Simply apply the glue to both the veneer and the substrate (in this case, a plywood shell wi:h its edges trimmed with mahogany to match the crotch-grair.ed mahogany veneer) and let the glue dry completely. Then place the glued faces together and, with a very hot iron (see the pho.o above), smooth the veneer in place. It will bond immediately and not move a micron. (So be sure :o have it where you want it when you start!}

Clear Plastic Clamps for Peifer.t Miters

Linca Haus, cur Techniques editor, has never been fond of making miter joints (who is?) Her advice for great looking miter joints on small to medium sized boxes is to use 3M brand packing tape to aligr. the pieces and roll them into a perfect box. The tape has great strength and just the

right amount of elasticity for the job. It is also clear, so as you apply clamps to the box and square up the assembly, you can visually check the miters. This technique also keeps most of the glue squeeze-out inside the box which, in most cases, is preferable. Linda's toolbox is never without her clear plastic "clamp." ^

tindaHaus uses 3M pocking tepe os a "clear plastic clamp." It allows her to roll up a rritered box to create perfect miters,

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