1. 60 minutes of basic veneering and clamping techniques.
2. 40 Minutes of product overview. (Understanding what's available.)
3. 20 Minutes of advanced veneering and laminating techniques.

Hosted by a 6^th generation cabinet maker with over 20 years experience in vacuum applications in the shop, the video is the best step you can take to become familiar with vacuum pressing & clamping. It will open up your eyes to the endless possibilities that vacuum creates for you, by covering veneering, pressing, laminating and clamping in detail.

 Step by step information shows how to cut veneer, patch veneer, what veneer face should go up, when to cross band veneer, what tools are needed, etc. Demonstrations include veneering a flat panel, making a curved door with bent laminations and applying a book-match veneer, an advanced technique to make large curved laminations like a window arch, where the form is outside the bag. vacuum clamping for routing, sanding, holding and more.

In addition, you will learn about vacuum terminology and what it means to the woodworker. The equipment is explained so you will see and understand what exactly you are investing in. Also, learn about our upgrade policy that lets you improve your pumps performance without losing your original investment.

Here are just some of the comments we have received from our customers who have seen the video:

"This video cleared up many questions and gave me the confidence to get into veneering. I'll start with a manual system and upgrade later - no one offers a system like this!"
- B.H. Fresno, CA

 "I watched it 4 times and learned something new each time. I have over 20 years experience as a professional woodworker, but the video provided me with a wealth of new information."
- S.T. Boulder, CO

Topics Covered in the Video
 

Veneering, Pressing & Laminating

• Why you should consider veneering

• Tools used in veneering

• How to cut veneer

• How to determine the "good" face of the veneer

• When to cross band veneer

• How to repair a hole or cut in a veneer

• Veneering a flat piece

• Making a bent lamination, with the mold inside or outside the bag

• Veneering a curved piece

• Cauls - what are they and why they are used

• Glues used and how to speed up drying time

Klamping

• How to make a basic VAK Klamp

• Right Angle Klamp

• Straight Edge Klamp

• T-Square Klamp

• Feather Board Klamp

• Template routing

• Drawer Klamp

• Jointing a board with router and VAK Klamps

Equipment Used

• VAK Pumps - the differences between them

• The Manual Veneering System

• The Automatic Veneering System

• The VAKuum Bag System

• What the Kits include.

• Bag Material - Vinyl vs. Polyurethane.

• Advantages of the Q.V.P. System.