Edge bander
1/6/22
New to glue-pot edge banding question. I just got a very, very Chinese machine (literally no instructions)and I want to know if the glue spreader is supposed to put glue on the work piece and the tape as well? As it is now, it only puts in on the work piece and although it looks great, it does not adhere very well at all. It looks like I can adjust the tape guide to pass by the spreader (there are two opposing spreaders) if that is the way it works. Thanks!
1/6/22 #2: Edge bander ...
Is there a name on your machine.?
Generally the glue is only applied to the workpiece. The thickness of the edge banding is set and then the piece passes by the pressure roller and presses the edge banding onto the work piece and evenly squishes the glue between the work piece and the edge banding.
1/6/22 #3: Edge bander ...
It’s a Tooltech. Like I mentioned, I’m new to glue pot edge banding. I basically need to figure out what I’m doing wrong. I can still see a pattern in the cooled glue after I rip it off. I noticed that where the glue is firmly squished, it sticks really well.
1/6/22 #4: Edge bander ...
First guess is that you aren't letting the glue get hot enough, or it's not set high enough.
1/7/22 #5: Edge bander ...
Website: mcgrewwoodwork.com
Kip there are settings in a secondary page on your controller, they set temp, feed long or short etc. i have tow banders one a stiles the other a large 609 and it works well, if i was infront of the controller i would have you call but it may be tomorrow or monday before i could do that.
1/7/22 #6: Edge bander ...
Website: mcgrewwoodwork.com
The glue amount is controlled at the pot on top,
10/16/22 #7: Edge bander ...
Website: http://www.kovatechcnc.com
The glue is applied to the edge. You need to make sure the glue gate is open enough to apply a thick enough layer to the edge, if thats set right then check the pressure roller and make sure its set to match the thickness of edge your applying. IE if your edging .5mm and the pressure section is set to 2mm the roller isnt doing anything at all to push the tape to the edge properly
8/31/24 #8: Edge bander ...
I am thinking about buying the 700-A. Would you recommend the tooltech machine