Three questions about edging for plywood

Dec 13, 2004 5 Replies
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I am going to build a dresser using oak plywood for various pieces. I need to apply edging to cover up the edges of the plywood which will show and I can't use strips cut from an oak board (long story I won't get into here).


  1. Looking at the Rockler website I see pressure sensitive edging and iron on edging . Would you recommend one over the other?


  1. If your recommendation is iron-on, can I use an old steam iron set at low heat or must I buy something special?

  2. Final question: I'm picking Rockler because I can drive there and elminate shipping costs but if there is a much better place to get this kind of thing, can you tell me about it please?

TIA.



Dick Snyder


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Dick,

  1. I haven't run into a problem with any ps edging I've bought to date.
  2. Typical household iron will do.
  3. Rockler sells quality supplies. Woodwork Safely Jim Barry
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  1. Iron on by far better
  2. Yes, test for best heat
  3. For small quantities Rockler is fine

You should ask them to sell you a cutter also. Its a special ravor holder that allows you to trim the top and bottom. The edging comes wider than the edge. Some guys use a sharp chisle but the cutters work like a dream. There are several options for doing corners, that hardest part. I personnaly cut them with a razor and mstly use sanding to clean them up after they are totally cooled. Just practice a lot with trimming and sanding. This is one of those skills that just gets better the more you do it.

BW

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  1. I'd recommend the iron on.
  2. Norm uses an iron :-)
  3. You can get the banding at the Borg as well, they keep it near the plywood.

Per another comment, you will need to trim it. You can get a special trimmer, use a flush trim router bit or a sharp utility knife.

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I've used iron-on edging with good results.

An old iron is ideal. In fact I keep an old iron in the shop for removing dents in wood.

I guess Rockler is as good as any. I think Home Depot carries edging.

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