Register Now!

mickiedoo · 05-01-2007, 11:35 AM

I am attaching a 1/4" veneered plywood to a cabinet I am refacing. What type of adhesive would work best? I was thinking contact cement but I'm open to suggestion.

cabinetman · 05-01-2007, 01:01 PM

Without knowing what's on the surface of the existing cabinet, my first preference would be to scuff sand to where you have some porosity, and use Titebond II with cauls or clamp so that you get even area pressure across the surface. If that isn't possible, and in many situations it isn't, use a solvent base contact cement, and follow instructions. Cut your piece slightly oversized and trim off after laminating. Use a slip sheet of formica or thin plywood, or even a series of dowels to keep the two parts from touching while you line them up. Allow for good ventilation, and after laminating, press down with the edge of a block of wood or tap with block of wood and hammer to get good contact.

**Mike** · 05-01-2007, 01:08 PM

And if you need a bit more working time you can use Titebond III.

**bobj3** · 05-01-2007, 01:29 PM

Hi mickiedoo

You may want to check out the new glue from Loctite it's great stuff and you can clean up with water

I tried a tube last week and it worked out great on 1/4" plywood, it's not cheap but it works and it's fast.
I got the tube from Home Depot

http://www.loctiteproducts.com/glue.asp?PLID=482
http://www.loctiteproducts.com/glue.asp?PLID=662

http://www.loctiteproducts.com/glue.asp

Bj

mickiedoo · 05-01-2007, 01:54 PM

Hey, thanks for the info guys.

Router is still my name · 05-01-2007, 08:30 PM

http://www.newwoodworker.com/reviews/titebond.html

and my personal all time favorite mess

http://www.newwoodworker.com/reviews/gorilaglurevu.html

05-01-2007, 11:35 AM	#1
mickiedoo Registered User New Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4 View mickiedoo's Gallery	Adhesive I am attaching a 1/4" veneered plywood to a cabinet I am refacing. What type of adhesive would work best? I was thinking contact cement but I'm open to suggestion.
	Top - Reply with Quote

05-01-2007, 01:01 PM	#2
cabinetman Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 166 View cabinetman's Gallery	Without knowing what's on the surface of the existing cabinet, my first preference would be to scuff sand to where you have some porosity, and use Titebond II with cauls or clamp so that you get even area pressure across the surface. If that isn't possible, and in many situations it isn't, use a solvent base contact cement, and follow instructions. Cut your piece slightly oversized and trim off after laminating. Use a slip sheet of formica or thin plywood, or even a series of dowels to keep the two parts from touching while you line them up. Allow for good ventilation, and after laminating, press down with the edge of a block of wood or tap with block of wood and hammer to get good contact.
	Top - Reply with Quote

05-01-2007, 01:08 PM	#3
Mike Senior Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Detroit, Michigan USA Posts: 3,083 View Mike's Gallery	And if you need a bit more working time you can use Titebond III. __________________ Mike
	Top - Reply with Quote

05-01-2007, 01:29 PM	#4
bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 7,080 View bobj3's Gallery	Hi mickiedoo You may want to check out the new glue from Loctite it's great stuff and you can clean up with water I tried a tube last week and it worked out great on 1/4" plywood, it's not cheap but it works and it's fast. I got the tube from Home Depot http://www.loctiteproducts.com/glue.asp?PLID=482 http://www.loctiteproducts.com/glue.asp?PLID=662 http://www.loctiteproducts.com/glue.asp Bj __________________ *Router Tables plans FREE, plus more* http://www.absolutelyfreeplans.com/W...p_projects.htm Router Tip Archive http://www.routerworkshop.com/router_tip_glossary.html Calculators http://www.routerforums.com/dynamic-calculators/
	Top - Reply with Quote

05-01-2007, 01:54 PM	#5
mickiedoo Registered User New Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4 View mickiedoo's Gallery	Hey, thanks for the info guys.
	Top - Reply with Quote

Sponsor Post
Advertising	Sponsored Links __________________ This advertising will not be shown in this way to registered members. Register your free account today and become a member on Router Forums

05-01-2007, 08:30 PM	#6
Router is still my name Registered User Forum King Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 533 View Router is still my name's Gallery	http://www.newwoodworker.com/reviews/titebond.html and my personal all time favorite mess http://www.newwoodworker.com/reviews/gorilaglurevu.html __________________ router è ancora il mio nome
	Top - Reply with Quote

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Plastic laminate	S Bolton	Table-mounted Routing	12	03-16-2008 06:40 PM