Tip 2
How to use
Self-adhesive Edging Tape
Use an edge band iron or a
household iron with moderate heat and pass over the veneer tape. Too much heat will
make the veneer slip around and also cause problems with the bonding chemistry. Rather
than turning your heat down, work quicker with a hot iron, never staying in one
position long enough to overdo it. Use a smooth hardwood block to press on top of
the edge rather than using your hands. Wait at least 20 seconds for the glue to
dry and then proceed to the trimming. We recommend the use of an edge
trimmer because it really does work great! For straight edges, trim the
excess tape with an edge
trimmer. On rounded edges/corners use a utility knife with a
sharp blade. If you don't have an edge trimmer, you can use a hand plane.
Alternately, you can use a very hard block and sandpaper
to trim down the edges, by sanding at an angle to the edge where the veneer overlaps. You have to sand very carefully because sometimes you can get
splintering when sanding off an end overlap.
Below is a list of
veneering tools:
Double
Edge Trimmer
Edge
banding Iron
Edge
Bander
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