In Stock: Yes Quick Ship: Yes

The Original "Heat-and-Bond" Veneer Glue!
BetterBond Heat Lock™ is the woodworker's solution for small or irregularly shaped veneering projects. Designed specifically for iron-on veneering, Heat Lock™ bonds raw and paper-backed veneers to common substrates such as wood, plywood, MDF and particle board with an ordinary household clothes iron. To use HeatLock™, simply apply a uniform coat to the substrate and the back side of the veneer. Allow both pieces to dry to the touch (approximately 25 minutes). Then place the veneer onto the substrate and use a clothes iron (set on medium/high) to "re-activate" the adhesive binder. Apply even downward pressure giving the full veneer area ample time to heat up and bond. Allow an additional 1 to 3 hours for full bond strength.

Full instructions can be found by clicking here.
Questions? Be sure to check out the Heat Lock FAQ by clicking here.

Features:

• No VOC.'s
• Waterbased formula offers easy clean up
• Thick consistency helps prevent "bleed through"
• Extra long shelf life (1 year)
• Heat Lock offers a much harder glue line than contact cement which eliminates creeping, prevents de-lamination, and makes edges stronger

BetterBond Heat Lock™ is the ideal adhesive for:

• Curved table aprons
• Edge banding
• Drum shells
• Hi-Fi speakers
• Cylinder pedestals
• Serpentine desks and dressers
• Arch top chests and boxes
• Small veneering projects
• Any irregular shape that is too difficult to press with a vacuum system

Tips from Joe: Heat Lock is a superb adhesive and takes only a small amount of practice to master. I recommend experimenting with veneer scraps before tackling your first project. Be sure to keep the iron moving at all times and, of course, be careful to avoid burning yourself. For best results, apply two coats of Heat Lock to the veneer before ironing. Lastly, an old cotton or flanel Tee shirt between the veneer face and the iron will prevent the veneer from burning. Bookmatching or any other veneer seaming technique can be difficult with HeatLock due to the method of application. If your project involves a veneer seam/joint a vacuum press would be ideal.

If you're ordering veneer glue, don't forget a glue roller. It's worth every penny.