What glue

[Skyedriver]

Well, the dash is out, the veneer ordered, so what glue do folk recommend for veneer to mild steel?
Most are for porous surfaces.
Thanks

[Skyedriver]

KKson said:

I used the water activated Gorilla glue, having tried several other types first. Works great but doesn't half expand so you need to be careful. Link to my re-veneer on the SEAC below.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Oh heck, Gorilla Glue!
It expands to the ends of the earth if you let it...
How did you stop it contaminating the veneer?
I've read talc on the back of the veneer where the dials and switches are.....

[Skyedriver]

Skyedriver said:

KKson said:

I used the water activated Gorilla glue, having tried several other types first. Works great but doesn't half expand so you need to be careful. Link to my re-veneer on the SEAC below.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Oh heck, Gorilla Glue!
It expands to the ends of the earth if you let it...
How did you stop it contaminating the veneer?
I've read talc on the back of the veneer where the dials and switches are to stop it sticking to the press.....

[Skyedriver]

Pumpkin123 said:

Just in case this helps, but I've been gathering the bits to redo my veneers in the winter. I've read a few threads on this topic and have to admit I was going to try the method of attaching ply to the steel first as per this thread:
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

That said I haven't done it yet, probably best to experiment on a scrap piece first I'm thinking...

Speaking yesterday to a veneer supplier, he recommended two layers of veneer with the grain at 90 degrees to each other to stop splitting...Personally I think it'll be hard enough to do one layer.

[Skyedriver]

BlueWedgy said:

I have been thinking about this as well.

Take a look a this video, I was thinking of using one of the wives hoover suck down clothes bags the seem to suck down really well and seal shut.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0Bwkm7i28M

Interesting idea.
Again the veneer supplier said the sheets are pretty flat but dampen them and pile heavy weights on over night to get them properly flat.
Use a roller to flatten them onto the glues base.

I'm quite excited about trying this job. Hope the neighbours don't mind the swearing.