: Thanks Rehd, I was hoping you might chime in. I do not intend to use a
: sprayer, I will brush on only. But I will take your advice and study the
: application directions and chat with the dealers first.

: Noah's boat supplies carries Dural contact cement that is "self
: leveling"

This is a very important factor. When you spread most contact cements they have ripples or puddles depending on what you use to spread them. They are thick enough that they don't level well. Having one that does level means it is thinner and you won't get any lumps under the veneer. And it will probably dry/set quicker.

The only experience I have with contact cement is the basic
: Lepages variety. I recall contact cement as being a bit on the viscous
: side I was not aware of any way that it could self level. Any idea what
: this means?

I'm not familiar with this brand, but as I say, it must be a bit thinner if it's leveling. I'm not used to using spread on cements.

: I am awaiting the delivering of my veneers. One variety in my order is
: quilted big leaf maple. The sheets seem to be naturally
: "waffled" in that they do not lie nice and flat but naturally
: have small built in areas of warp or waffle. Will contact cement and a
: lineoleum roller overcome this or do I need to do some prep first or
: clamping after?

I have only heard of anyone using this and they steam ironed it before using. I don't know, however, if they dampened the veneer and ironed it through some material, or just used the steamed it with the iron. ? So, this is something you may have to experiment with to be sure. Or get info from others that may have used it. ??

: I have a small linoleum type roller that I have used for applying photos to
: card stock. Do I need to invest in a double roller that wood shop
: catalogues carry or will this suffice?

The roller I have is a two handled roller, one long handle and a short one above the rollers to apply pressure. I place the work on a workbench, glue it up and roll it over with a lot of pressure. It usually levels out any slight mounds that may appear from glue or air underneath.

Also, when you are using very thin veneers, be sure that before you apply glue you brush off any and all foriegn materials, dust, sawdust and so forth, as they will cause lumps which cannot be removed without pulling up the veneer.

: Thanks for your input...

: Grant

Hope it helps some. Good Luck!

Rehd