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Contact Cement
Contact Cement has limited uses in
woodworking.
Contact cement does have it's purposes, it's just nobody
knows what it is. Just kidding. It has proven to be a valuble
asset, and although has somewhat of a bad reputation, with cabinet
and furniture makers, it can be handy to have around. We might use
a quart of it over the course of a year.
It is great for a temporary bond to hold pieces together
for you.
It is also the adhesive of choice for plastic
laminates.
While it has limited use with veneering, if you do use
it, use the flamable type, but follow all precautions, and work
in a well ventilated area! Non
flamable contact is water based, and will swell the veneer enough,
to cause it to crack, once it's dried out.
One big disadvantage to it is the fact that is remains
flexible, and will allow considerable movement. Also, some
finishing products will soften the bond.
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