Veneer Glue Roller

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Product Description

Save your veneer work from bubbles and blisters by applying glue the right way!

When applying veneer glue, the rule of thumb is that the surface of the substrate should look "heavily painted" with veneer glue. I've found that the easiest way is to use a dedicated glue roller. I'm not talking about the $200 imported rollers with the glue hopper on top. I prefer something simple like the one shown here. I found this re-usable roller to be an excellent means of applying a thin, even coat of veneer glue. It works well with Heat Lock, Ultra-CAT, and regular Better Bond veneer glue. Not for use with solvent-based adhesives.

Use this tool to roll out the veneer glue smoothly and evenly. Doing so will prevent bubbles from occurring in the cured veneer caused by excess glue pockets. The tool has a one-piece plated metal frame mounted to a medium density foam rubber roller. This is not a disposable roller. Just rinse it in warm water while the glue is still wet and you can use it over and over again. Highly recommended!

Product Reviews

A simple and effective tool for gluing veneers.

Review by Russel Garfield
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I just placed an order for more of these rollers. My previous two rollers lasted for well over a year (with nearly daily use). Last week, the phone rang while I was gluing some MDF with the rollers. I got tied up on the phone for too long and the glue dried on the roller thus ending its life.

For the money, you cant beat these glue rollers and I dont think I could go without them. I've seen some high tech rollers that were $119 each. These types have a hopper on top and they're hard to find. The problem is that if you were to leave the glue roller without cleaning, you'd be out a serious chunk of change. So with my days of constant interruptions, I prefer this roller. If it gets messed up, there's nothing to cry over and I'll just get another one for 10 bucks.
Another Great One

Review by Miles U.
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Yet another great product that Joe offers here. Works like a champ and didnt allow any bleed-through. I got a perfect panel on my very first pressing!
Excellent Product

Review by Michael Browning
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This roller is perfect for applying veneer glue as well as yellow glue on board edges. I bought a dozen so I'm always prepared with the right tool. The 4 inch version is more handy for edge gluing than the 6 inch which is better for spreading veneer glue on larger surfaces (obviously). These things clean up very easily. In fact it takes me less than 30 seconds to clean it. There is something unique about the soft rubber that makes it put down a flawless coat. What ever it is, I'm loving it.
Nothing Bad To Say

Review by Mike Markowski
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I have to agree with the other reviews. The roller is definitely worth the money. I've found nothing quite as good as this one. My shop once used a roller that cost $120 for spreading glue. It had a hopper on top that created a huge mess and cleaning it was a royal pain in the rumpus. One of my friends tried the roller offered here and had only great things to say about it. There isn't really anything that I would change about it except the price but we all know that if you want something good, its not going to be free.

Joe's customer service is also worth a mention here. When I first ordered some supplies from him, I had several questions. He answered all of them within a matter of 45 minutes via email. How sweet is that? His email was genuine and thorough and he even took the time to send me some links to pages on his website and others that would further my understanding of my own questions. Recently, I called Joe to find out about a paperbacked veneer. Of course, it was him (Joe) who answered the phone. He spent at least 15 minutes talking to me and answering my questions. I cant begin to explain how easy he is to talk to. Its like talking to your best friend. On top of that, he doesn't push any products on you. If there is something you are looking for and he doesn't have it, he will tell you where to get it even if it's one of his competitors. I ask you, who else do you know that does that? Kudos!!!
Works Just Like Advertised

Review by Tim Sproul
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Works just like advertised and shown. Have some 'blotting' paper the first time or two you use so you can easily remove excess glue, if needed.
No More Headaches

Review by Herbert Stansbury
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Worth its weight in gold by saving me so many headaches that I had before I switched to the betterbond glue and this roller.
Joe Knows What's Best

Review by Brad N.
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Once again, Joe knows whats best! This roller makes applying Heat Lock glue very easy. It does need to be cleaned up after each use though (duh).
Cleans Up In Seconds

Review by Tim Ruben
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In our shop, we had been using a slew of other tools to lay glue onto the panels. A paint roller works well but occasional leaves areas without enough glue. Then you have to spend 10 minutes cleaning the roller cover. It wasnt fun.

BUT... this tool puts down a good coat of glue and cleans up in about 10 seconds.
This Tool Does What It Claims

Review by Jason Andreasen
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"Ditto". As everyone else has mentioned, this tool does what it claims - evenly spreads a thin layer of glue. When you're done, toss it in a bucket of water for a few minutes, rinse it off and its good as new.
It Does What Everyone Says It Does

Review by Aaron Shoemaker
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This is probably my favorite tool when I do a veneering job. It does what everyone says it does. It makes the glue go down perfectly. I dont think I ve had a bad panel from the vacuum press since I bought the roller. This website is probably the best place to buy the tool. Some other retailers are selling a smaller tool for more money.
I Highly Suggest This Glue Roller

Review by Bernie Forman
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I have to admit, I only bought this tool because of Joe's recommendation. I've been emailing him a lot about my first two veneer panels which came out so-so. He said this would eliminate the problems I found in the panels.

Well.... sheesh... he was right. My last 3 or 4 panels came out perfect. Normally, I dont remember to write or offer reviews but tonight I have some free time and thought I should share my experience with Joe and his website.

If you are new to veneering and you've got an expensive veneer to lay down, I highly suggest this glue roller.
It's A Great Find

Review by Tom Kelley
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I am tremendously thrilled with the glue roller. I know it sounds odd to be "tremendously thrilled" with such a simple device but it has worked out so well. When I first learned to veneer (through Joewoodworker.com) I had occasionally screwed up some panels. I would get these strange ripples in the veneer and would have to scrap the panel and try it again. Eventually, I figured it was worth trying the glue roller. It was definitely worth it. The cost of the roller far exceeds the costs of a failed panel if your using a decent veneer.

I dont take chances anymore. I use the tool everytime I do a panel and just dunk it into a bucket of water when I'm done. By the time I get the panel into the press and settle down, then I remove the roller and wipe it dry.

I suspect even professional woodworkers would get great use from this tool. Its a great find!
The Problems Completely Stopped

Review by Jack M.
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I should have bought this tool along time ago. I have had a few botched panels since I've been veneering. But after I started finessing the glue with this roller, the problems completely stopped. Sometimes I would get glue blisters (too much glue) and sometimes I would get veneer popups (not enough glue). The roller gave me the exact amount of glue and the panels come out of the press perfectly now.

Joe... thanks for the great advice and this great website. You have turned me into a better woodworker. Veneering has opened a whole new door for me.
It's Never Failed Me

Review by James Donolstein
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Actually, this is a very good product. I use it everytime I do a veneer panel and its never failed me. The important part is that you clean it before the glue dries on it.

I just dunk it in a small tupperware bowl and let it sit a few minutes, then I wipe it clean with a papertowel.
Worth It's Weight In Gold

Review by Phil Harrison
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Worth its weight in gold! Why didnt I buy this thing sooner?
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
Worth Every Penny

Review by Greg Tominko
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This glue roller is a life saver. I could have saved so many failed panels if I had only used this tool to begin with. Get one and save yourself the headache!

WORTH EVERY PENNY!
I Couldn't Work Without This Tool

Review by Don O.
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The glue roller is definitely a tool I couldnt do without. After I started using it on my projects, I noticed a huge increase in the quality of the finished panels. It eliminates the chance of getting glue bubbles and bleedthrough. I just lightly roll it across the panel to spread the glue out (not putting much pressure on it) and lay the veneer. I recommend this product to all veneer users.

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