How To Apply Edge Banding // WOODWORKING TIPS

In this video, I will show you the steps that I take when applying Edge Banding. For this video, I wanted to share the technique that I use for applying edge banding. I use heat activated glue edge banding whenever I apply it to any of my plywood projects. The process is quite simple.
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[@billybrown6330]

A good tip for you: Since the Iron heats both the veneer and the adhesive, it is best to cool them both with a damp cloth. After ironing the veneer down, simply wipe the veneer with a damp cloth to cool and set the adhesive. Any area that did not stick can be reheated to activate the glue and then cool it again with the damp cloth. Trust me, this is the way to go. Great channel. Keep up the great work!

[@bentswoodworking]

Billy Brown great tip thanks!!

[@spongebobc.g855]

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[@maihitianu1425]

Im a carpenter and I liked this video. He explains everything fast, simple and direct.

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you

[@blindluck5734]

very thorough and thank you for no background music. Very well done 0:09

[@jimdavenport8020]

Coincidentally, I needed to edge band a drawer that had been trimmed leaving the plywood showing. You didn't really show me anything I didn't already THINK I knew, but you confirmed the procedure and gave me confidence to go ahead. The job came out very nicely. Thank you.

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad you found it helpful

[@armstrong2052]

😂 literally why I'm here. Self assurance/ reaffirmation. I'm glad I am not the only one.

[@deborahparr6127]

Thank you for confirming in my mind how to do this. Someone at the company that makes the edge banding suggested to me to use a piece of parchment paper between the iron and the new edging piece in case you have anything burned onto your iron that might come off onto the new band as you iron it on. I thought that was a great suggestion, as irons often have burnt spray starch on them.

[@tatakatakashi]

Thank for this! Just the right amount of talk - admirable delivery

[@homtherobot]

This is a great video. Great picture quality and camera work to clearly show what you're doing and a clear and well-spoken explanation. Thank you!

[@bentswoodworking]

You’re welcome

[@josher-ch6sf]

In the cabinetry shop I work at, we flush the edge of the banding to the finished side of the plywood. Then we just take a file and get the overhang off that way. Never seen a edge band trimmer like that, it's really neat

[@bentswoodworking]

Works very well and makes quick work of it.

[@octocore]

@josher1129 The nice thing about using a file is that it will basically last forever because the glue can easily be removed with a stiff brush, whereas with the edge band trimmer, the blade will gunk up and dull from the glue in the edge banding. What file does your shop use for edge banding?

[@1petrofski]

@zoki kostadinov Just apply some more glue - contact adhesive as once glue has set it is absorbed into particle board.

[@isaacduncan7682]

Yes p👏👏👏

[@jordanwhiteflower8125]

i am amazed your very ver5y clear dmon on how to edge band and i like your very clear instructions and with all the simplicity i d hope you keep uploading videos for di'yers so much so people can easily do things with all the simplistic approach needed to get the job done.

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad it was helpful!

[@22illingworth]

I am new new new to all this woodworking and boy I like the edge of the birch ply :)

[@atlmacman]

What a wonderful video! Now I want to try this.

[@bentswoodworking]

Please do!

[@tobine112]

wow how simple, I always had a stigma against doing edge banding myself.. but this looks really easy and BEAUTIFUL!

[@christopherstein106]

Great job sir. I am going to try this process.

[@hardrock8986]

Such a clear explanation. Very good video 👍

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad you found it helpful

[@gdgo6166]

this is great, I was gonna fill it with drywall putty and paint it but now this edge bending technique is so tempting...

[@bentswoodworking]

Give it a shot 👍

[@jerryherndon6766]

Some DIY videos are too much talk, some have no explanation. Thank you for providing a balance.

[@bentswoodworking]

You’re welcome

[@mrharlemike28]

Perfect edge banding video! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Def subscribed!

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad you found it helpful

[@trentmortensen8087]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@enncync]

I really appreciate your in-depth tutorials. This one included. One thing I’d like to know, is the temperature for the iron, and steam or no steam? I had to edge band a round table and I’m never sure about how hot the iron should be.

[@bentswoodworking]

of course! glad you found this video helpful

[@bartseller8601]

I was curious to ask as far as the temperature setting on the iron? Also when standing down the edges like that what are we talking about for grit? 220?

[@gillessophie6158]

You explain easily and so well things for newwoodworkers like me. Great youtuber. Thanks

[@bentswoodworking]

Gilles sophie thank you very much!!

[@rbrown2925]

Major thanks for many great videos! I have a lot of cabinets to build and I don't think I'd get anywhere without the help of your videos. Meanwhile, one edge-banding suggestion borrowed from someone named Stumpy: if the banding has any angled grain, only trim one side at a time and in the direction of the grain. It helps prevent the trimmer blade from digging in and tearing out the edge. I don't know how often that's likely to happen or what increases the risk other than the grain angle (poorly held trimmer??? a dull blade that grabs instead of cuts???) but overall I think it makes sense.

[@عليجمَّال-ر7خ6ه]

Dear- Wonderful style and great work ... Ali - Jeddah - Saudi Arabia

[@hunterluxton5976]

Fantastic tutorial. I have never really worked with wood and you have helped me understand some basics! Whatvwas the yellow too you used called again please?

[@meh-hair-Vaughn]

Great video demonstration! Regards from Delhi, India

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you

[@MACHOWOODWORKS]

I love all your videos.and i learn alot.now i am also doing alot of woodworks

[@bentswoodworking]

Great to hear!

[@anshverma9934]

Thank you sir for the video. Itis very helpful

[@bentswoodworking]

You’re welcome

[@kendalplanas9651]

Super easy to follow and I gotta get those flush cutters!

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad you found it helpful

[@themindsetgirl]

Such a helpful video!! Thank you!

[@bentswoodworking]

You’re welcome

[@jannevaatainen]

Birch plywood is very nice material indeed, and the edge banding looks excellent!

[@bentswoodworking]

Janne Väätäinen thank you!

[@parvezkhatri2558]

Nice explaination

[@mamabearssheshedtracykeato6941]

That really did come out nice! This would be a new project for me... But I like the looks of it better than plain plywood. Many blessings to you!

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you! Yes it really transforms the look and you can get it to match any species of plywood you get.

[@greenessence6213]

Great knowledge...

[@pemtax557]

Very nicely demonstrated and explained. As always, thanks for your time and knowledge ... Cheers!

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it

[@rayleblanc7209]

Use a cooling block. As you apply heat with the iron have a smooth hand block following behind pressing down and cooling the tape down faster. You get a much better bond with the plywood.

[@gregre052]

This glue setting up thingee would have been from years ago.

[@rayleblanc7209]

I'm a custom cabinet maker and it's still used today. I'll only use real wood veneer edge banding. For solid color I use PVC edge band and contact cement it on. The pre-glued polyester edge tape is garbage.@@gregre052

[@BigmoRivera]

Great Job Nicely Done 🔨📐📏👍🏽

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you

[@1petrofski]

Thanks! Great video. Great tradesman ship.

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you

[@PeterFloyd678]

Great informative video!

[@bentswoodworking]

You’re welcome

[@eddierobles2137]

Thank u so much for this video

[@bentswoodworking]

You’re welcome

[@swcreations4u83]

I had a question about the heat of the iron, but searched the comments and found the answer. I have a edge banding project coming up and you made the process crystal clear!! Great video Jason!!

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad you found it helpful

[@ExpoMaster]

This is amazing! I liked it so much! I also made edge bander transformer

[@garymccoy2888]

Came from Jays tour of your shop. Subscribed.

[@gjsindbq2427]

Great video! Any suggestions if you were to edge band more than just the front? I'm interested in your technique for finishing a corner if both adjoining sides are edge banded.

[@bentswoodworking]

I would do the sides first then the front

[@bryanbatts]

Awesome instructions!! We order from your links!!! Hope the wife doesn’t notice the iron is gone. 😂😂😂

[@bentswoodworking]

Lol yeah you don’t want to get in trouble

[@aussiewanderer6304]

I saw one video where a guy used a trim router to trim up edge banding. Seemed to get a good result.

[@bentswoodworking]

Definitely an option

[@hermitsoul8465]

great video thx

[@bentswoodworking]

You’re welcome

[@myopinion6328]

That looks much easier than wrapping the edge with solid wood...I tried edge banding years ago...I assume the glues are better now...I will look into this again..great video by the way 😉

[@bentswoodworking]

My Opinion thank you again Sir. I used hardwood as well for the longest time and then finally bought some edge banding. So easy and fast to apply and I have had no issues with it coming off thus far.

[@bouscal]

With the double sided trimmer, one side is going against the grain and can be pulled in. In another video, it was suggested to do each edge with the grain to minimize the little bumps. I was looking for a temperature on the iron. Cotton or polyester? Thanks for the great video!

[@ZaoFuneralOfGod]

Hi, great tutorial! Sorry for my question...but what is that tool for cutting both edges? Thank u so much

[@bentswoodworking]

It’s a edgebanding trimmer from fastcap

[@PeterJames143]

nice video thank you

[@bentswoodworking]

You’re welcome

[@troydowns3488]

Jason, I have not used edge banding in the past as I'm concerned for its long term adhesion. Have you found that the glue holds up well over the long haul as doors and drawers are used. Also, have you stained any pieces? I ask because I'm wondering if the stain where the edges meet will be darker and draw attention to the glue line. Thanks

[@johnpoe8887]

Great concise vid, Thanks..................

[@bentswoodworking]

You’re welcome!

[@balbothompson2504]

Thank u for that video

[@bentswoodworking]

My pleasure

[@Countryboy316]

Can you sand and stain your plywood after?

[@melissanerby7668]

My table is 2 and quarter inch so how would I do edge banding? Do they make edge banding that thick or do I put 2 roles on

[@mskeat]

Great video and thanks for the consistent help! What if you need a perimeter edge band (4 sides)? Do you just butt the corners and sand smooth, or try and wrap the corners and let it crack then sand it smooth?

[@bentswoodworking]

I would do my front face last. Each side individually.

[@davidbundesen5867]

Very slick

[@bentswoodworking]

👍

[@Quin-eh9kv]

I’ve stained my birch plywood, including the sides, then I realized I should have put edge banding on. Do you know if the glue will stick to oil based stain?

[@bentswoodworking]

You will probably experience some issues with adhesion

[@junangeles]

Do you have a video that shows how to make the edge banding corner joint seemlessly? Thanks

[@bentswoodworking]

I do not

[@SamSelim]

That’s what I am looking for too!

[@darrellblair5818]

Great tutorial. 😁

[@bentswoodworking]

Darrell Blair thank you

[@TKRS2023]

I have melamine maple-colored edge banding now. I want to paint my cabinets white. Can I use white melamine edge banding on TOP OF the existing melamine edge banding? Or will it only adhere to plywood or particle board?

[@bentswoodworking]

Tracy Siddall I’m not really sure, I have never tried that. You could test it out on some scrap wood and see how it works. I would be interested to find out

[@Handlehandlebars]

Curious why you went with birch? Are there differmt types? And if so what are the differences?

[@bentswoodworking]

You can get edge banding in any material

[@geoffreynicholson6704]

Hi can you help, I know it🎉probably me but regarding the edgebanding trimmer I've bought a few gone to use it and just rips the edgebanding to bits. It looks like the bits are fitted inside but I could be wrong, do I have to start by fitting a blade although it looks like one is there or am I wrong because I have no idea what I'm looking for I would be pulling my hair out if I had any 😂. Geoff

[@EEZYEEEE]

Thanks for the video. Could I put edge banding over existing edge banding without removing the old banding? The current one was white but has since yellowed.

[@bentswoodworking]

Personally I wouldn’t add any over existing edge banding

[@brianb3107]

Yes but it'll show on the edges. Use a razor to peel off the old banding, scrape off the old glue, then apply new banding.

[@Smedleydog1]

@@brianb3107 A little heat helps also.

[@sloppydoggy9257]

How do you prevent/deal-with glue squeeze out onto the plywood?

[@alaeddinebousmaha1010]

Thanks for the video! You don’t think a roller is needed to apply more pressure?

[@bentswoodworking]

With glue I do not

[@D3w10n]

What would you suggest to trim the edge band if I do not have the thingamajig you have?

[@LanceMcGrew]

Edge banding "after" assembly - how to video would be great.

[@garysullivan9243]

I am painting my ply project with white paint. Do I need to purchase white edge band or can it be painted?

[@bentswoodworking]

It can be painted just the same. 👍

[@grumpywiseguy5992]

Nice video. You need to add the heat setting for the iron in the video notes. Thanks.

[@ChristopherClaudioSkierka]

Hi, now edge banging for your own self is good but for clients work such as wardrobes do you think its good enough to do yourself ? i mean will it really last and not peel off?

[@bentswoodworking]

Depends on the quality of edge banding you are using and the method of applying it

[@divyacurtis3105]

I see the veneer that you used is unfinished and will finish with the rest of the panel. When using pre-finished banding on pre-finished panels should I worry much about sealing the trimmed edge of the banding? (Real wood not PVC)

[@bentswoodworking]

I wouldn’t, no

[@simplelifestylecooking]

Hello. For 3/4 inch plywood, what size edge banding your are using?

[@bentswoodworking]

7/8 usually

[@simplelifestylecooking]

@@bentswoodworking thanks for sharing

[@phannibhushon7289]

Sir plz explain about door stiffeners and whether 7 x 4 ft 25 mm block board using for sliding ward robe door needs door stiffeners. If so how many.

[@TheRemyRomano]

That’s great if you’re going to stain the shelf but for paint, spackling quickly provides the same paintable surface in a fraction of the time and expense. But excellent video on the edge banding process nonetheless.

[@bentswoodworking]

Thanks

[@isaacholzwarth]

Only true if you have nice plywood. I used cheap(er) C3 birch ply from Menards, and all my cuts through the plywood have an extremely fuzzy/ratty quality on half of whatever material they used in the ply. It would take a lot of spackle and sanding to ever get that to look decent, but the edge banding worked like a dream, even if it did take all day to edge banding all the pieces for my project.

[@jimcooper3632]

Great video. Thank you for sharing your experience so clearly. I have some pieces that want edge banding on all four edges (drawer fronts). Can the edge banding take a sharp corner? Is it better to treat each edge by itself, but sand the corners when all is applied?

[@bentswoodworking]

Jim Cooper apply to each individually. Then you can sand it

[@jimcooper3632]

@@bentswoodworking thank you!

[@derekhollingsworth9604]

What is the width and thickness of the edge banding you are using?

[@dennisha88]

What is the temperature settings on the iron ?

[@Jay91Byrd]

Do you stain/seal the edge banding ? or do you stain/seal wood then apply a matching color banding?

[@bentswoodworking]

Hardwood edge banding I treat the same as the wood

[@Jay91Byrd]

@@bentswoodworking Sweet thanks! do you sand the wood before applying the banding of after?

[@tonydeleo3642]

What setting on the iron? Thanks

[@fireworxz]

Thanks.. Is it possible to roundover the edges with a router after installing the edge band?

[@bentswoodworking]

It would have to be a very small round over

[@fireworxz]

@@michaeldancurtis Thanks

[@fireworxz]

@@bentswoodworking Thanks

[@davidgrza]

Can you paint the edge banding?

[@Wood_Slice]

I have been searcing for a good brand of 3/4 to 7/8” birch edge banding. Bought 2-3 dfferent brands and all crappy. Either dont adhere well or the splice is terrible or they tear out badly when trimming excess. Any tips

[@bentswoodworking]

Unfortunately I don’t know the brand I use. I have had good results thought. Take a look at the Fast cap edge banding trimmers or consider using a flush trim bit.

[@bauckham85]

Bent, what is “a whole nother level”?

[@rmtcindsfamsvlogs1531]

Nice

[@bentswoodworking]

👍

[@Z-add]

You should have done 2 sides and showed us how their common end looks like. Also how well does the edge banding last. What happens after 5 years.

[@bentswoodworking]

Not sure, I dont have anything that has been edge banded for 5 years. the purpose of this video was to show how I apply it.

[@brianb3107]

When applied properly edgebanding will easily last 5+ years. Be sure to keep it away from direct heat.

[@edwardfaillace7598]

never used edge banding . does it come in a variety of woods and colors?

[@bentswoodworking]

Sure does

[@exquisiteremodeling1]

do you run into the issue of some edge banding not cutting clean where it slightly tears into the face portion of the banding

[@kevinhancock4064]

Fab which brand do you use please thank you

[@bentswoodworking]

Brand of what?

[@kevinhancock4064]

@@bentswoodworking edge trimmer

[@gabrielbelmont1629]

hello! just want to ask, i dont know exactly what type of edge banding is that.. bcoz, I bought one before, and tried ironing it, but doesnt stick.. how to know if the edge band is heat activated glue type.. pretty sure it is atleast 2mm in thickness ^_^

[@bentswoodworking]

It should say on the package if it is glue

[@aabidsaifi8886]

@@bentswoodworking Where will i get this

[@downumop]

What did you use for temperature? (High, medium, low?) steam?

[@bentswoodworking]

David Morrison I believe it was on high and I do use steam. I never really paid much attention to the settings to be totally honest

[@brianb3107]

Cotton/ wool setting works well.

[@TheJerryWatson]

Real good video but,,, I noticed the grain issue! I think if you new you were going to edge band it after cutting to spec,you would have cut the grain to follow the edge band material as well. Just a thought. I think your explanation as you go along is great by the way. (subscribed) Thanks, J. Watson

[@bentswoodworking]

J. Watson thank you sir!

[@TheJerryWatson]

You are welcome Sir. Check mine out at J. Watson, Garage mess, I am just starting out with this new venture.

[@MnktoDave]

There is no grain issue. It's plywood!

[@TheJerryWatson]

What I was talking about is the direction of the grain and way the band grain run should be the same direction.If the plywood grain is running north to south, your band grain will not match it. it will run east to west.Think about it.

[@TheJerryWatson]

At 6.58 you will see what I was talking about. Thank you for your response, Check me out at J. Watson garage mess progress

[@liftedsouldecor2978]

Please do you apply glue on the plywood before

[@bentswoodworking]

No

[@benjaminrodriguez9968]

What setting on the iron

[@akramwahid6758]

I tried to use the trimmer but why is that I trimmed the surface of the plywood, it looked ugly. is that problem with mu trimmer or my technique is wrong?help me please

[@bentswoodworking]

Try using minimal pressure when squeezing it together

[@akramwahid6758]

Tried minimal pressure but sometimes it is not fully trimmed. Do you have solution for the thin edging?

[@jakecarter2414]

Where do you get your edge banding?

[@bentswoodworking]

Jake Carter I get mine from my local lumber supplier. Same supplier I get all my plywood.

[@mailyleavitt3522]

Can you apply the edge band veneer on top of laminate?

[@bentswoodworking]

I don’t know how well it would adhere to laminate

[@rambro3k190]

What grit is the sanding block?

[@johncarlocuison6598]

Hi! may i know the grade of the sandpaper?

[@2MarioSuper]

Actually I'm interested to know the grade too. Anyone can help?