I never had any problems with the old style but the new one is an improvement. Looks like they made the rollers even better with a clip thing in the middle of the handle to keep it together. So I just bought the combination package and two extra rollers a few days ago and the box is already here at my house. Since I used the Ultra-Cat PPR glue sold on this website, there was no way it was coming off the roller a day later. My nephew visited last weekend so we could build a "long-board" (an extra-long skateboard) and I left the roller with glue on it over-night. I bought a couple of rollers back in 2016 and they served me well over the course at least 100 veneering projects. If you want to ensure an even coat over your entire project, pick up this roller! My opinion changed the first time I used this roller. ![]() For years I've used foam brushes for veneer glue, because they're found everywhere pretty cheap. This roller is the tool I never realized I needed. I used it for veneer glue and the heat activated glue. I was surprised at how evenly and easily it spread the glue. Rollers are very durable and can be easily cleaned.įollow directions and this roller works great. Very easy to get a thin consistent coat on the substrate before pressing. Cleaned up easily with soap and water.Įxcellent tool for spreading glue evenly. Getting to the edges without chasing glue off the panel was a plus. It is easy to move the glue around and keeps things as neat as possible when gluing up large door panels. ![]() Very good product for applying glue to the veneer substrate. Very happy with all of my purchases from this company. It's easy to clean up if you don't let the glue cure on it. I've tried a hard rubber roller and a notched trowel but neither worked nearly as well as this roller. The glue roller is worth the money in my opinion. And with the instructions it's so easy to develop a feel for exactly how much glue you need. After a couple practice pieces I decided to order the glue roller and sure glad I did! It really does an amazing job at spreading glue evenly. This spreads the right amount of glue to the veneer compared to a soft roller. I roll and squeeze off the excess on a paper towel, and then wash it with water. This technique will not remove every type of adhesive but it appears to work well on cold press veneer glue and water-based contact cement. Then use a scrub brush with plastic bristles to loosen any adhesive remnants. Rejuvenating - If a glue is allowed to harden onto the roller, try soaking it in mineral spirits overnight. After it has been seasoned, it will work even better and subsequent cleanings will be much easier. Professional painters say a paint brush works best after its been seasoned. It will get "seasoned" after its first use and will never quite be the same. Seasoning - Keep in mind that you may not be able to get the roller completely clean. Warm water works wells for most water based adhesives. If you can see the slightly obscured pencil mark on the substrate (through the adhesive), then you likely have the right amount of glue.Ĭleaning - Be sure to clean the roller immediately after use. A good test is to place a pencil mark on the substrate and apply the glue. The rule of thumb is that the surface of the substrate should look evenly painted with veneer glue. Using - The key to applying glue is to put it on evenly. Select the combo special option above and you'll get a 6" glue roller with handle and two replacement rollers. Not for use with solvent-based adhesives. This tool is ideal for all Better Bond™ veneer adhesives. Just rinse it in warm water while the glue is still wet and you can use it over and over again. It is made in the USA and it is very reusable. This is not cheap imported disposable roller. This 6" glue roller has a one-piece plated metal frame mounted to a medium density foam rubber roller. The rule of thumb is that you should be able to see a slightly obscure pencil line marked on the substrate through the glue layer. ![]() It doesn't take much time or effort to learn how much glue is enough. ![]() Pour a small amount of glue on the substrate and then use this glue roller to smooth it out. With this tool, you'll avoid putting down pockets of excessive glue which always lead to ripples in the finished veneer panel. This glue roller allows you to create a smooth and even glue layer. There is one easy way to insure against bonding issues on a veneered panel and that is to apply the adhesive evenly.
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