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Part 1
Introduction

Welcome
Veneering Basics

14 Good Reasons
Vacuum Press Uses
Deciding on a Model
Overview

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Part 2a (Option 1 of 2)
Project: V2 Venturi Press

About Project: V2
Parts List
Build the Manifold
Build the Reservoirs
Assemble the Venturi
Make the Carrier
Wire the Press
Testing and Adjusting
Mods and Options
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Part 2b (Option 2 of 2)
Project: EVS Pump Press

About Project: EVS
Parts List
Pump Selection
Build the Manifold
Build the Sub-Manifold
Build the Reservoirs
Make the Carrier
Final Assembly
Wire the Press
Testing and Adjusting
Mods and Options
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Part 3
Vacuum Bags

Vacuum Bag Basics
Polyurethane vs. Vinyl
DIY Vacuum Bags (A)
DIY Vacuum Bags (B)
DIY Vacuum Bags (C)
Connect the Bag
Bag Closures
Platens/Cauls
Breather Mesh
Maintenance
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Part 4
Veneer Information

About Veneer
Backer Veneer

Veneer Glues
Veneering Tips
Substrate Materials
Flattening Veneers
Edgebanding Guide
A Sharp Veneer Saw
Jointing Veneers
Taping Veneers
Dealing with Defects
Curing Glued Panels
Veneering w/o Vacuum
Iron-On Veneering
Veneer Storage
Amazing Bookmatches
Copper Veneer Guide
Paperbacked Veneer
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Part 5
Miscellaneous Info

Vacuum Forming
Vacuum Chucking
Vacuum Clamping
Vacuum Clamp Matrix
Vacuum Infusing
DIY Vacuum Manifold
JWW Visitors' Vacs
Veneer Quality
HH-66 MSDS
Veneering FAQ
The Vac FAQ
Downloads (PDF's)

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Veneer Storage Guide

Very fragile veneers can be stored in a closed trash bag (or other moisture barrier) and stored laying flat. I keep some of my best veneers like this under my bed, but don't tell anyone!J 

Other veneers can be pressed between two pieces of MDF or flake board, and leaned against the wall. If you store your veneers in the basement, be sure to put a block of wood underneath just in case your basement ever gets a small flood.

Veneers stored in damp environments are subject to patches of mold. To prevent this from occurring, use a dehumidifier in the area where the veneers are kept. And should a patch of mold form, go to your local hardware store and purchase some oxalic acid (wood bleach). Follow the directions on the container.  It will probably cause darker veneers like walnut to lighten up a bit, but the color does return.

 

STORAGE TIPS:
For smaller veneers, it is safe to lay them on a shelf with a piece of plywood or MDF on top. A small amount of even weight over this will help keep flat veneers inline.

For medium sized veneers, I prefer to sandwich them between two oversized sheets of MDF or flakeboard. I then use screws or duct tape to hold the sandwich together.

Large veneers are best stored unrolled. I made a shelf above my garage door from a 4 x 8 sheet of plywood. You also might also be able to convince your spouse to let you store them under the couch.

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