VAK-Bond 2000 Veneer Glue

 

Superior Bonding for Woodworking

VAK-Bond 2000 is a high-performance adhesive designed for professional-grade veneering and laminating in vacuum pressing. Known as the industry standard, it delivers unmatched strength and durability, creating a rigid glue line that prevents creeping—ideal for precise, curved, or flat applications like staircases, arches, and laminated panels.

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Key Veneer Glue Terminology You Need to Know

When working with veneer glue, understanding specific terminology is crucial for effective application and results. Here’s a breakdown of the essential terms:

Clamp or Set Time: This refers to how long the veneered panel needs to remain under pressure to ensure a proper bond. It's critical to wait the full duration to achieve maximum adhesion.

Flash Time: Typically applicable to some types of adhesive, flash time indicates the waiting period before you can place the veneer onto the adhesive-coated surface. Note that with cold press veneer glue, you can apply the veneer immediately after gluing.

Shelf Life: This term defines how long a product remains usable while unopened and stored properly. Always check this to ensure your glue is still effective before use.

Open Time: This involves the time window between applying glue to a surface and pressing the veneer onto it. It's essential to work within this time to ensure a strong bond.

Cure Time: The duration needed for the glue to fully harden, often occurring outside the press. Patience is key here to reach the glue’s ultimate bond strength.

Pot Life: Particularly relevant to adhesive products that require mixing, pot life indicates how long the glue remains usable after being mixed. Not all glues require mixing, but for those that do, like certain woodworking adhesives, this is a crucial consideration.

Understanding these terms not only enhances your project outcomes but also ensures efficiency and effectiveness when working with veneer glue.

Why Choose VAK-Bond 2000?

Exceptional Bonding Strength: Cures chemically to form a rigid bond, unlike standard glues that rely on water or solvent evaporation.

Easy Sanding: Sands smoothly without gumming up, perfect for finishing touches.

Moisture & Heat Resistance Holds up in humid conditions, accidental spills, and even during transit in hot environments, preventing glue line failure.

Extended Shelf Life: This pre-catalyzed powder lasts up to 12 months, unlike many liquid glues that expire within three months.

Long Open and Pot Time Enjoy a 20–30 minute open time and a 1–2 hour pot time at 70°F, providing ample time for assembly.

Adjustable Cure Speed:You can shorten cure time by gently heating with an electric blanket, allowing you to customize workflow efficiency.

Enhanced Performance Over Contact Cements

Traditional contact cements can lead to bubbling, softening, and separation when exposed to heat, humidity, or certain solvents. Unlike these, VAK-Bond 2000 provides a penetrative bond that hardens deeply within the wood fibers, ensuring that your work remains strong and stable over time.

Whether you’re veneering complex curved surfaces or flat laminates, VAK-Bond 2000 provides the durability and reliability demanded by professionals. Watch our product video for a closer look at its unique advantages.

VAK-Bond 2000 Coverage

On average 1 pound of VAK-Bond 2000 woodworking veneer glue covers 25 square feet.