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Better Bond™ Veneer Glue
Color: Extra Dark
Product Description
Designed for use with darker woods like walnut, teak, cherry, mahogany, ebony and more. Better Bond™ Dark veneer glue minimizes glue line visibility and reduces the effects of the woodworker's worst enemy; "sand-through". Better Bond Dark veneer glue is a thick pecan shell filled veneer adhesive that reduces bleed-through and bonds quickly. It is also an excellent gap filling adhesive.
Better Bond Cold Press veneer glue is formulated for vacuum press veneering but will also work with other veneer clamping methods.
Thick consistency reduces bleed-through- Tinted extra-dark to inconspicuously fill voids in veneer
- Non-flammable
- No harmful vapors
- Dries to a hard film that does not allow "creep" or movement of the veneers on the substrate
- Coverage: approximately 225 square feet per gallon
- Shelf life: 12 months
- Assembly time: 15 minutes
- Clamp time: 45-60 minutes
Tips from Joe
If you're ordering veneer glue, don't forget a glue roller. It's worth every penny.
This adhesive is also an excellent general-purpose woodworking glue.
Questions About Veneer Glue?
Check out the JoeWoodworker Veneer Glue FAQ.
Product Reviews
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The Only Glue I Use
Review by Paul Torchinsky
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This is the only glue I use these days. I have tried several others and what I have found is that none of them work quite a well as the Better Bond stuff. I primarily use the "dark" version since most of my projects are walnut and mahogany. I'm very satisfied with this company. My orders arrive quickly and packed well.
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Not Just For Veneering
Review by Sebastian K.
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The Better Bond cold press glue is great for veneering but I recently started using it to glue up solid wood pieces. It does the job nicely and since it is darker in color, it is perfect for gluing up walnut joints.
When I emailed the owner of this company about my findings, he replied quickly and confirmed that this is an excellent glue for generally joinery so I havent switched back to yellow glue for nearly half a year. I here now to order more.
So what does a gallon of glue get you? You will have to figure that out but I can tell you that a gallon will do an astonishing number of projects. And for veneering, the other reviews here speak well enough to that. Indeed this glue should be in every shop (even if you are not veneering with it).
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Excellent Veneer Glue
Review by Wyatt Burns
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This is the first product review I've ever written. That alone should make a statement about how well this Better Bond glue works. I've been doing walnut burl panels on my jewelry boxes for over 10 years and I have wanted a darker glue that wasnt toxic.
This glue is excellent. With my burl veneers, the darker color just works out perfectly. When I wrote to Joe asking about its thickness, he replied very quickly and gave me a thoughtful answer. Then when I ordered the glue, he shipped it within a couple of hours and it arrived two days later.
As mentioned, I have never written a product review before today. This is just such a good glue that I had to do it.
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Perfect for Walnut and Wenge
Review by Howie G.
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At first, I worried that it wasnt dark enough but when it dries even darker. The final dried color is like a dark chocolate color. It's perfect for dark veneers. I've been using it for a few weeks and just ordered a gallon to replace the quart I had. On the walnut burl projects I've done, the glue worked well to fill some of the voids in the burl. I recommend this product.
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This Has A Great Shelf Life
Review by Eric Randese
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Walnut burl is much easier to prep for finishing when the glue helps fill some of the pores. I highly recommend this veneer glue for any dark veneer. It dries as hard as a other more expensive glues but this stuff is premixed and has a much better shelf life. We now buy this glue here by the case (4 gallons) and the shipping charges are respectable. Delivery times are also very good.
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Sands Easily
Review by eric de kruyff
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I have used several PVA type glues in the past for veneering, however I was amazed at just how well this glue worked with veneer. I'ts thicker than standard yellow glue, sands easier, does not bleed through nearly as much, and sets up very quickly.
A must have for veneer projects A+++.
More Information
A medium density rubber foam roller is the best way to apply the adhesive. The rule of thumb is that the surface of the substrate should look "heavily painted" with veneer glue but not dripping wet. Always apply glue to the substrate material, not to the veneer.
If you are using Better Bond veneer glue with a paper-backed veneer, be sure to lightly scuff sand the back side of the veneer before application to allow adequate penetration of the adhesive. It’s also a good idea to scuff sand the substrate material (especially MDF).
One of the most common problems is the tendency of the panel to warp after it is removed from the press. There are two easy ways to eliminate this. Be sure to veneer both sides of the panel. A backer or balance veneer should be used on the reverse side of the substrate. This will even out the stress placed on the substrate as the glue dries and the veneer settles onto its final position.
The second step to preventing panel warp is to allow both sides of the panel to dry evenly. Simply place the panel on a flat surface with a few dowels under it until the glue has cured.
Please note that some settling of content is normal and does not affect the integrity of the bond. To minimize settling, store the bottle on its side and rotate it one-half turn once a month.
Clamp/Press/Set Time: 45-60 minutes
Cure Time: 3 - 4 hours
Open Time: 10 - 12 minutes
Shelf Life: 12 months
Available Tones: Light, Medium & Dark
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