[ryan50hrl]

So I've done a few laminate projects before, and never really noticed a problem.....but recently have had two where after I was done noticed the laminate delaminating...


So for example, I built an extension on my tablesaw out of MDF with a maple frame....utilized contact cement on both the MDF and the laminate and then after it dried, used a j roller to press it down....came back a few days later to bevel the edge and the laminate was loose at the edge. Super glue and a clamp fixed it....but I know now that the bond was not sufficient....


So....am I missing a step? Not using enough contact cement? Just unlucky?

I've got a router table top in the works and really don't want any trouble with this one.

 

[ryan50hrl]

Ambient temperature was 62-64 degrees....dap contact cement which by the smell alone I'd guess was solvent based. The odd part to me is that most of it adhered fine....

 

[ryan50hrl]

Well.....I think it probably comes down to not having used enough. I'll be laminating my router table top soon and will see if this fixes my issues

 

[ryan50hrl]

I'm suspecting insufficient adhesive along with it soaking into the MDF was the culprit.