Poor Jointing |
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The sections of the veneer are spliced but sections open. Slight openings found along the glue line. |
Inconsistent or insufficient glue spread. Sections of the veneer received too little glue or none. |
Check the method of applying glue to the veneer. |
Small slivers of the veneer were torn out along the edge. | Check the jointer. |
Excessive Glue Spread |
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A build up of glue on the surface of the veneer. | Too heavy of a glue spread on the veneer. | Check the method of applying glue. |
Tear out of the veneer along the glue line. | Build up of crystallized glue on either the upper heater strip or lower heater bar. |
Check the method of applying glue. |
Crimping |
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The leading edge of the glue line is pushed back along the glue line. |
Build up of crystallized glue on either the upper heater strip or lower heater bar. |
Check the method of applying glue. |
Lower heater bar is high. | Readjust the lower and upper heater bars. |