I recently had a similar glue-up and after struggling with the clamps for a bit (fortunately in "test" mode) I got the bright idea of putting heavy-duty rubber bands on the ends of the cauls to hold them in place. Clamps went on easy peasy!

Great post. No waffle and you actually know what you are doing.

Really nice clear demonstration, Guy. You are without doubt one of the very best woodwork KZfaqrs out there! Thank you for posting.

Perfect timing for this Guy! I’m about to tackle this. I’ve done some smaller veneered panels but with thicker stock, more lamination than really veneering. Going to watch this later today! Thanks!

You always give us useful videos to help us UP Our Woodworking Game! Thanks Guy!

Great demonstration and explanation. As usual I learned a lot from your presentation. Thanks.

Great tutorial Guy! The bolts were a really good idea.

Good instructions! Thanks for sharing

Thank you. I would add that it is useful to put craft paper between the veneer and melamine so that it absorbs excess moisture from the glue.

Great info as always, Guy!

Great information and nice alternative to a vacuum bag.. I want one of those bandsaw !

Thanks for showing that alternative method, Guy.

Great video. You inspired me to give veneering a try.

Interesting. The old UK cabinet makers were masters of veneer. I have two European waltnut amoires dating back to early 1900's ;they are in perfect shape. They knew how to get the most from beautiful piece of wood. Besides the great inlays on one. Thanks for sharing.

The retaining pins (bolts) are a good idea!

Thanks for the info Guy! 👍🏻👊🏻

Thanks for sharing Guy good stuff to know!!👍👍

Great to see this done without vac bag for those of us minions with lesser tools. You make everything so easy love watching your videos!!!

Hi, I have glued veneer down in this fashion myself, in the UK we can buy veneer 1 1/2 mm thick so no resawing to do. I do at risk of being thumbed down take exception to you dropping on to the surface planer to make your forming cauls. That is a very dangerous operation which could result in the cutters snatching at the timber and throwing it back. We do however 'drop on' on the spindle moulder or as you call the shaper, but we always fit a backstop to prevent the cutters grabbing and throwing the timber back and also stopping it drag your fingers into the cutters. I do realise I will not be popular for stating this but I am just thinking of the safety aspect.

I was listening to the most recent WoodShopLife podcast and you mentioned this video. This is fascinating, Guy. You make it look so easy. Out of curiosity, may I ask why you use gloves on the jointer? Is it for grip or comfort? Thanks and this is a great video that I’ll be definitely be saving.

Great video

What species are the cauls made of? Could they be made of simple 2 by 4 lumber?

Another great video Guy. Did you turn the cauls end for end and joint both?

Good vid Guy, thanks! Question please...Who makes your resaw blades and how many tip and config. Thanks

Guy, did you edge joint boards before you did the resawing?

Do you find that bandsaw is powerful enough and has enough resawing capacity for your needs?

Nice

Sure is a good way to make a little timber go a long way. 👍

Guy what kind of apron do you have. Lou

You probably get comments about how they think you overkill in accuracy. I have trouble starting projects because I imagine them being perfect and in reality it requires problem solving to complete. Are you purely doing things the way you do to reduce error and problems? Maybe you're like me and overkilling accuracy because of some mental game we play with ourselves?

If you still wanted to go the vacuum press route and do it cheaply, I've been using this product from roarockit.com. I got one of their 36"x52" kits and it worked really well on the panels and drawer fronts that I veneered. The kit cost me like $100.

Damn, that's a lot of money in equipment!! Perfect for a hobbyist!!! Hahaha

Why didnt you just use your vacuum bag? Just for demonstration?

Good stuff guy! "Why buy it when u can DIY it!"

So the best way to make veneer is to buy $30,000 worth of equipment... There's got to be a cheaper way. Thanks for the video though, it was well explained. :)