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Wood Grain Laminate Learn the steps for creating a two-tone wood grain laminate for the wall clock. From "Freeform Furniture" episode DFFF-201

Host Amy Devers applies a two-tone, wood grain laminate to the wall clock. She uses water-based contact cement to adhere the laminate to the substrate. She presses the laminate into place along the edge with a j-roller.

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	Amy cuts and glues the laminate for the wall clock.
	The finished clock

Materials:

laminate
dye-cut tin hands
upholstery tacks
medium-density fiberboard
tempered hardboard
flexible curve
compass
minute hand of clock
pencil
paper
straight edge ruler
square ruler
spray adhesive
respirator
safety goggles
yellow wood glue
double stick adhesive tape
water-based contact cement
paint-trim roller
clear packing tape
brown craft paper
paint
pliers
screw
nut
hex nut
awl
blue tape
forstner bit
counter sink bit
eraser
high torque quartz movement
AA battery

Tools:

drill
jigsaw
band saw
spindle sander
laminate trimmer
hand clamps
wood file
pneumatic nailer
flush trimming bit
"J" roller
mallet

	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E
	Figure F

Wood Grain Laminate

Note: Laminate comes in so many different colors and patterns (figure A). It comes in 4' x 8' sheets and it starts at about $50 and runs into the hundreds for some of the more luxurious laminates.

1. Cut all the pieces down to the size you need.

2. Spread an even coat of the contact cement onto the laminate using a paint trim roller.

   Note: The laminate will be adhered with water-based contact cement. Think of contact cement like you would a heavy-duty rubber cement. You paint it on both surfaces and let it tack up and then the pieces bond on contact. For this reason, you need to cut all of your pieces oversized. So when you put it on, you are going to have an overhang that can be trimmed off with a laminate trimmer.

3. Next, apply it to the MDF (figure B) and let both dry for approximately an hour.

4. Carefully place the laminate over it (figure C). You need to be careful because it bonds instantly. Once the laminate is in position, work your way around the clock pressing it down. Use clear packing tape to better hold the laminate down around the curves.

5. Press it into place along the edge with a "J" roller (figure D).

6. Trim the excess off with the laminate trimmer. The baring helps guide you around the edges (figure E) to insure you take off just the right amount.

7. Spread a coat of contact cement onto the face of the clock and let it dry for approximately half an hour.

8. Before you press the piece into place, put down some brown craft paper along the centerline you drew before. The paper will act as a barrier so you can get the laminate into position.

9. Once it is lined up, remove the paper and use the "J" roller again for an even bond.

10. Trim off the excess (figure F).

11. Put a coat of paint on the back.

RESOURCES :

Festool
Website: www.festoolusa.com

Stanley Tools Product Group
Website: www.stanleytools.com

Adhesives, Abrasives and Safety Equipment
3M
The 3M Company
Website: www.3m.com

Power Tools
Porter Cable Power Tools
Website: www.deltaportercable.com

Gladiator GarageWorks
Website: gladiatorgarageworks.com

Hand Tools
Garrett Wade Co., Inc.
Website: www.garrettwade.com

The Peck Tool Company
Website: www.pecktool.com

Biesemeyer
Website: www.biesemeyer.com

Saw Blades
Forrest Manufacturing Company
Website: www.vacupress.com

Jogensen Adjustable Clamp Company
Website: www.adjustableclamp.com

Klein Tools
Website: www.kleintools.com

Power Tool Accessories
Woodcraft
Website: www.woodcraft.com

Ulmia GmbH
Website: www.ulmia.de

Shop Equipment
Eagle Manufacturing Company
Website: www.eagle-mfg.com

Delta Power Tools
Website: www.deltaportercable.com

WMH Tool Group
Website: www.whmtoolgroup.com

Lie-Nielsen Tookworks, Inc.
Website: www.lie-nielson.com

Wilsonart Laminate
Website: www.wilsonart.com

MacBeath Hardwood
Website: www.macbeath.com