Attaching Copper Sheeting To Wood

Set the copper veneer onto the substrate while the adhesive is still wet.

Attaching copper sheeting to wood. The application is for a custom vent a hood surround. Attaching heavy gauge copper to wood 0 11 1. Remove excess adhesive from around the edge of the copper sheet. Attach a g clamp around the top of the batten and bottom of the wood every 8 inches.

Table duh copper glue i used tc 20 just for copper epoxy wood for clamping i used 2 2x4 s short tacks small piece of flat wood for bending. You can use bolts that are made specifically to screw wood to metal or steel if you re attaching a wood flush. Allow the assembly to dry for at least 12 hours. I don t recall the exact brand of adhesive i used but it was from the home center and came in a red can.

Lay a sheet of 1 8 thick cork on top of the plastic sheeting. I d like to know if there is a secure way to attach copper sheeting that is of a heavy enough gauge to hammer to plywood. Sheet metal can best be attached with roofing nails. Lay the batten over the centre of the cork sheet.

Some people use a common adhesive like liquid nails but i used tc. Depending on the object you design it may be easier to fabricate the object in wood then paint it to look like metal. Tighten each g clamp snugly. Bolt the wood to the metal frame by pre cutting holes so the bolts fit through.

Metal snips clamps at least 4 square safety razors work gloves sheet metal brake file sandpaper for metal light hammer ink glue roller optional notes. Drilling holes through a thin sheet of sheet metal such as that used for a roof s flashing does not require a lot of effort and will make attaching the sheet metal easier. Clamp the surface for 45 minutes using a flat piece of plywood and plenty of weight on top books tools wood etc. This is my first post and may be in the wrong forum if so i apologize in advance.

A thin coat of glue is generally sufficient. Contact cement is brushed onto the flat cupboard surface and the back of the copper panel. A relatively simple way to attach the copper to the flat cupboard surface is with contact cement. Start removing dowels on one end and roll flat with a j roller slowly moving down the board until the whole thing is on.

Water penetration would defeat the purpose of attaching the sheet metal to the wood in the first place. If necessary apply painter s blue tape over the edges of the copper to prevent movement. Put the copper over the wood with dowels in between. Bolts need to be threaded completely.