Wunsung Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Hi, Has anyone used pressure sensitive veneer in their Klipsch restoration projects? Just wondering what you thought of it as compared to paper-backed, or raw, veneer types. It seems simple enough; I'm just concerned about long-term adhesion. I appreciate your thoughts/comments. Thanks! Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 I have never seen an adhesion problem with pressure sensitive veener properly applied. I have seen bubbles resulting from poor application technique. Pretty much like veneering with contact cement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wunsung Posted September 25, 2010 Author Share Posted September 25, 2010 That's good to know. I need to re-veneer the tops on my Belle's, and I see where Rockler woodworking supply has these 32" X 24" pressure sensitive veneer sheets, that would be perfect for doing the job. Thanks for your input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomlakearea51 Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 I've used it a couple of times, in particular with mahogany veneer. Reason? mahogany is an "oily" wood and contact cement can sometimes not cure completely. It was from joewoodworker.com If you are doing the Belles, you really should look at a full sheet from joe as it will allow you to bookmatch the panels. He also ahs a number of excellent articles and "FAQ's" on veneering that would be of assistance to anyone venturing into this area. OBTW..... the 3M pressure sensitive contact adhesive used on the PSA backed veneers from joe will stick, as in really stick, as in really, really, really.... But.... you will want the surface really, really smooth, with no oils, lacquer residue, etc. Before applying the PSA mahogany, I sanded the substrate plywood with #800 just to make absolutely sure. [H] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wunsung Posted September 26, 2010 Author Share Posted September 26, 2010 I've used it a couple of times, in particular with mahogany veneer. Reason? mahogany is an "oily" wood and contact cement can sometimes not cure completely. It was from joewoodworker.com If you are doing the Belles, you really should look at a full sheet from joe as it will allow you to bookmatch the panels. He also ahs a number of excellent articles and "FAQ's" on veneering that would be of assistance to anyone venturing into this area. OBTW..... the 3M pressure sensitive contact adhesive used on the PSA backed veneers from joe will stick, as in really stick, as in really, really, really.... But.... you will want the surface really, really smooth, with no oils, lacquer residue, etc. Before applying the PSA mahogany, I sanded the substrate plywood with #800 just to make absolutely sure. I had considered getting full sheets of veneer and simply redoing the complete pair but, honestly, only the tops (and really only one, at that) needs doing. The rest of the speakers need only a refinishing. I had a look at the Joe Woodworker site; very informative, with great tutorials. Thanks for the information and link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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