Simple Jigs and Techniques #4: Veneer Press Screws for $4.50

And I even have some C Clamps that are rarely used. Thanks as always for the idea Paul! Had my Miter Jack on hold until I could scrounge enough recycling money for a press screw. Now I just need to find the time.

-- - Terry

Very clever Paul. Good use for a HF clamp. It sure seems there would be a solution using 3/4” all-thread. But I’m guessing it would be more expensive.

Could you elaborate on “a couple of the joints have failed”? It looks like you have your threaded rod as a backup just inside the joints. How did the finger joint fail if the threaded rod was in place? Or were those installed after the failure?

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I thought you had gone the “vacuum press” way Paul… I actually modified my father’s compressor just to do that (by doubling the inlet and adding two manifolds and a vacuum gauge). That’s a very clever trick though!

-- Thomas - there are no problems, there are only solutions.

Nice tip…I’m glad someone found a use for HF stuff!

-- gbear, Carmichael, CA

Great idea Paul…Those Harbor Freight clamps look like they are just the ticket…amazing what a little imagination and creativeness will accomplish…

Now that is using your thinker.
I’ve got to check this out. I hate going into HF though, I always end up with some junk. But one guys junk is another guys treasure.

Talk about a cheap Moxon Vise …

Thanks for the tip.
Steve

-- -- I'm no rocket surgeon

There onsale now for 5.99

-- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Appomattox Virginia [email protected] †

Very clever Paul, nice job.

-- I never finish anyth

I like that modification and will keep that in mind but no HF up here but Princess Auto may have some cheap .

-- Kiefer https://www.youtube.com/user/woodkiefer1/videos

Some answers:

Rance, the problem with all-thread (ready rod in Canada) is it’s really slow, too many threads per inch. These need to be quick, especially with HHG.
The rod bolts were put in at the beginning because I didn’t trust the construction 2×4s vs. Arizona summer.

Thomas, Vacuum bags are great but for marquetry (actually veneer in general) I now prefer screws because you can start at one side and work the pressure to the other. Keep an eye out for my next project. It used that one piece of thin Padauk that I picked up at les fils de J George. ..... Good times.

Steve, I love Harbor Freight. Some of my favorite tools come from there. ..... like the trim router.

Thanks all

-- Paul M ..............the early bird may get the worm but it’s the second mouse that gets the cheese! http://thecanadianschooloffrenchmarquetry.com/

Great idea Paul. I’ll surely be in HF for a couple of those.

I thought you done most of your veneering/marquetry by using the hammering method with hot hide glue which didn’t need clamping.

-- J.C.Sellers, Norcross, Ga. Just cut it right the first time. The best carpenters make the fewest chips.

Thanks Jim.
You can’t hammer marquetry. I do hammer solid veneer areas like the insides of boxes where there is no marquetry, but you can’t work a hammer over all those little pieces without creating an unholy mess. Also hammer veneering relies on a solid surface to prevent air from getting under and breaking the seal so even if you could keep all the bits in place, it still wouldn’t work. I hope that makes sense to you.

-- Paul M ..............the early bird may get the worm but it’s the second mouse that gets the cheese! http://thecanadianschooloffrenchmarquetry.com/

Just another idea Zoro Tools has a 3’ length of 1/2”-10 acme rod for 6.99 and acme nuts are available on
e-bay, You could build your own press screws fairly economically. I mentioned these sources because they
are available to everyone. I get my Acme threaded rod and nuts from Fasteners INC. I retired from there
when I turned 70-5 years ago, but they still have me come back to help out when they get in a bind. I will
finish up my current stint in 2 weeks and retire once more.

-- As ever, Gus-the 83 yr young apprentice carpenter

I thought about using the pipe clamp head screw for this but it would have been more expensive.

you showed me a cheaper way.

-- Abbas, Castro Valley, CA

Brilliant man! I love the, “But wait! There’s MORE!” part at the end. :)

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