Veneer vacuum bag. The vacuum pressing bag system which completely envelops the woodwork and the vacuum press table frame system with a hinged lid that drops down over the wood panel being pressed. The panel is then placed inside the bag and the air from within the bag is removed with a vacuum system. Vacuum can be achieved either through the use of an electric vacuum pump diaphragm piston rotary vane etc or with a pneumatic device called a venturi. This video was published may 31 2007 was never added to youtubeuntil today.
In this episode i show you the process of making your own vacuum bag. If you can envision your largest veneer project being 3 x 4 youll probably be very happy with a 4 x 4 vacuum bag. Vacuum pressing systems for laminating veneering. The glue is placed on the plywood and the veneer is set on top.
We offer vinyl and polyurethane vacuum press bags in over a dozen sizes from 2x2 to 5x15 foot. If so i recommend getting a smaller bag to go along with a larger bag. This bag gives the woodworker the versatility to do small pieces in addition to large 4 x 8sheets. The most popular size vacuum veneering bag is the 86 x 52.
Applying veneer to the 8 long panel for the credenza shown below required a 4997 baga 20 mil vinyl bag of this size would add about 75 to the kit cost. Each bag is made from one of the most flexible durable and puncture resistant two ply vinyl films available. Kits with a pump hose and fittings and a 20 mil vinyl bag to accept panels up to 4949 start at about 400. At airpress we provide efficient veneering and laminating solutions to meet your needs.
Does the inconvenience of using a large bag for a small project bother you. Stocks a variety of vacuum veneering bags sizes ranging from a small 4 x 27 bag to a large 106 x 72 bag. These incredibly resilient laminating bags are ideal for commercial and industrial vacuum pressing. There are two materials to choose from.
Vs standard vinyl vacuum bag 2 x 6 our vs standard vacuum bags are not made from ordinary vinyl. The most demanding woodworkers will want to consider the duramax polyurethane vacuum bags.