Interesting inside edge banding | Revealed

Ken walks throughthe cutout and edge banding process for our "bubble screen" project
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Video Notes
Revealed gives you insight into a high-end cabinetry shop that builds and designs custom kitchens and millwork. Looking at cabinetry details, woodshop products, woodworking tools, wood selections, fastener selections, finish selections, cabinet design theory, and cabinet installation. NS builders crafts a top-level and luxury cabinet. Revealed is hosted by Ken DeCost the Director of Millwork at NS Builders.
Walkthrough cabinet shop processes, cabinet shop tools, millwork projects, woodworking, custom cabinets in the NS Builders shop. Ken is walking through the walnut closet getting ready for install at our South Boston renovation and the q&a will follow.
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Want to learn more about something happening in the shop? Leave a comment below and Ken will work it into a future episode.
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NS Builders operates in Boston, Newton, Cambridge, and in the greater Boston area. Currently, 5 projects are under construction with a few new projects coming soon.
Our software: get.buildertrend.com/nsbuilders

[@jamesmoore1532]

Your guy deserves a bonus on this one.

[@wearedahlin7103]

If your clients are like mine they then say “these are amazing I would like 6 more for my office” 😂 good execution on this project!

[@112wade]

Better Ian than me. Gives new meaning to the word "tedious."

[@extremewoodworker]

Kudo's to Ian for a great solution to a difficult problem. Tedious work for sure. I also like how you guys integrated the Mini-press into your miter saw station. Steve

[@briand.wright4333]

Awesome! I love the pattern!

[@brianpeterson3752]

My god. You dudes are the real deal

[@skylark4901]

Insane!

[@vwcamperinteriors]

I would have liked to see how you trim the edges

[@TheViking85]

What would the downside be to CNC cutting some slightly thicker (1/4 in perhaps) edge banding circles out of solid stock? Higher material cost of course, but I would imagine the labor would be sufficiently quicker to pay for that difference and then some? Could in theory also allow for some more textural details, if the architect was interested by letting the "edge banding" sit slightly proud of the panel surface or using complimentary woods.

[@kleinisfijn]

That would be my idea also. First cut oversized holes in the blank MDF sheet using the CNC and glue in solid walnut circles. Then laminate the top and bottom veneer and put it back on the CNC to cut the final result.

[@Chris_Moncada]

@@kleinisfijn Wouldn't even need to put back on CNC. Just use a router with a flush bearing bit!

[@kleinisfijn]

@@Chris_Moncada I don't think you can use solid hardwood rings, because those will leave large voids in the sheet which will literally blow up in the vacuum bag when glueing on the veneer. You need something solid without air pockets if you use a vacuum bag.

[@jamesmills6766]

Great shout using curling tongs genius haha

[@clgusmao]

Great video, how are you guys cutting the excess edgeband in each side?

[@mahmuodekreem7435]

Nice job

[@jgibbs3718]

I understand the advantages of starting with a mdf core...but seems like this could've been made out of solid stock much easier.

[@mdrk4950]

The curling iron solution is very clever! But once applied, how did you trim the banding flush with the panel faces? Any insights appreciated!

[@gregorhochschild7811]

Would love to hear about that as well.

[@VeganBytes]

You can use a loose Stanley carpet blade. This is what I use on curves when a standard edge trimmer can't get round the bends. It's a very sharp and easy way to get flawless edges.

[@tonydeleo3642]

Why did you do veneer on MDF instead of A2 plywood? Great idea using a curling iron, will keep this in my mind Thanks

[@garretdouglas4056]

Looks great but I would have used the cut out holes to measure for edge banding taking kerf into the calculation. Can I get a raise?🤣

[@Z-add]

You can still see the joint of the edge banding. Perhaps fill it with glue and sawdust to hide it. Why didn't you just paint the edge with matching color.

[@colinmacdonald1939]

Any new MT Copeland lessons planned Ken? I have done the current ones 👍

[@ccwnyc5671]

So you never just say No, or Can't be Done, to a client or challenge? 🤔 Well we see that from Koenigsegg and Moderna Pharma too I suppose. Just fantastic.

[@VeganBytes]

Im not knocking the effort and ingenuity but thats a very expensive way to divide a workspace.

[@jeffgoldsmith1679]

aha Curling Iron!

[@statesidechippie]

That’s a hole lot of work. 😏 I wonder how the Mrs. got on using the conturo to fix her hair?

[@ColeSpolaric]

I'd hate to be the guy that messes up on that.

[@mikhailarey1196]

I assume you are loosing money on this one. Very nice detail.

[@raygonzalez7478]

Jesus what a pain!

[@xavytex]

Now that kind of project would kill the passion in any cabinet maker... you gotta learn to say no for the sake of your guys. 10:10 well never mind, the guy seems happy. He should wear a latex bodysuit ;)

[@deancheng5827]

I can appreciate the use of MDF to keep such a large panel flat and stable. But rather hide the MDF with edge banding I would just be honest and embrace the look of MDF. Besides, the edge banding isn't fooling anyone into thinking that the panel is made from solid hardwood.