tangeray Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Hi all,Im a home CNC hobbyist and woodworker. I do alot of glueups that involve many different layers of woods to put in the cnc. The outcome is to have different layers of wood present for the contrast in my projects. I have no good way of doing these glueups that is sustainable. Currently, I use clamps around the edges and calls down the center to try and achieve a bond in the center of the glueup. However, I was tinkering around sketchup and this idea has been in my head for a week or so. Question: Does this thing exist somewhere for purchase? or has anyone built a glueup press like this? Thanks,Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Yes. Do a search for veneer press. Another option for you may be a vacuum bag, depending on how thick the layers are.What kind of cnc do you have and what kinds of projects do you do with it?First post - welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangeray Posted September 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) Thanks Micks,i Built a CNC Router Parts 4848 2 years ago. My projects are all over the place. I do custom plaques, batch materials good, prototyping runs, and engravings. Most of my focus is on 3D engravings. I'll attach some pictures below. My glueups range from 1.5" thick 2 ply- to 3" think with 4 different layers of different thicknesses. I try and design the 3D engravings that each layer of text or graphic has its own wood layer. That is why a press like this is critical to helping me speed up the process.Thanks again and is there a particular press you can think of that is suited to what im looking for? Chuck Edited September 8, 2015 by tangeray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Cool pieces, Chuck! Micks is right, a veneer press is exactly what you drew. If you work with thicker layers, you might consider adapting one of these to provide more clamping pressure: http://m.harborfreight.com/12-ton-shop-press-33497.html?utm_referrer=direct%2Fnot%20provided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Thanks again and is there a particular press you can think of that is suited to what im looking for? Not really, but I think if I were in you shoes I might look into building one using veneer press screws that are pretty cheap. You could build one for probably $100 - $250 depending on the size and number of screws. What CAD/CAM software are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangeray Posted September 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 I feel like I might have to break down and start building a press to suit my needs. Going to focus on a metal structure and either sandwiched plywood or plate steel as the press. I'm currently using aspire for my cad cam Thanks, Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 http://www.popularwoodworking.com/tools/veneer-press-by-david-coleman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 That's really cool. As soon as I saw your sketchup drawing I thought "veneer press" If you want faster glue times look into a vacuum bag and pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collinb Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Just curious, every so often I see an old cast iron book press for sale. Are those flat/true enough to press a veneer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 I have used a vacuum press for years. Check out "Joe Woodworkers" website for plenty of info and parts to set up what you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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