George Vondriska

Gluing Countertop Material for Turning

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Solid countertop material is excellent for turning bowls and other projects on a lathe, but it’s important to properly glue together multiple layers before you start turning. The key is using the right glue. George Vondriska teaches you how to use CA glue from Titebond to create a tight, seamless seal that will last forever when gluing countertop material.

Titebond CA Glue provided by Titebond. For more information, visit www.titebond.com.

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7 Responses to “Gluing Countertop Material for Turning”

  1. John

    Seems like you really only need the glue around the outside of the layers. Would that work or do you need the entire surface covered on all layers for safety reasons later on the lathe?

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    • Customer Service

      Hello John,

      Here’s what the experts had to say about your question:

      More grip is better when you are turning.
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  2. Gary Zellner

    Thanks Ed, Very interesting. Do you use the same wood turning tools for this solid counter top material?

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    • WWGOA Team

      Thank you for your comment. In response to your question, Tool steel chisels will dull very quickly. High speed steel tools would be better. Carbide tipped chisels would be best.

      Reply
  3. WWGOA

    The
    clamps are Jorgensen Gear Clamps http://www.ponytools.com/index… If you do an internet search you’ll
    find them at a variety of retailers.

    You can
    watch this video http://local.wordpress/video/003… to get a little more info on the
    turning process. I mount the blank by gluing a hardwood board to the
    ccountertop material, using CA glue. I bore a hole in the hardwood that accepts
    the jaws of my chuck. You can cut the hardwood off later.

    Thanks,
    George

    Reply
  4. Ed

    I’m impressed with the clamps you use in this and other videos. Can you tell me more about them?

    Also, do you have other info on the website regarding mounting and turning this counter top material?

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    • WWGOA

      Hey Ed,
      The clamps are Jorgensen Gear Clamps http://www.ponytools.com/index… If you do an internet search you’ll find them at a variety of retailers.

      You can watch this video http://local.wordpress/video/003… to get a little more info on the turning process. I mount the blank by gluing a hardwood board to the countertop material, using CA glue. I bore a hole in the hardwood that accepts the jaws of my chuck. You can cut the hardwood off later.

      Thanks,
      George

      Reply
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