VeneerSupplies.com Veneer Tape Dispenser
If you've ever joined two veneers with veneer
tape, then you probably know how important it is
to have a decent tape dispenser on hand. There
are several imported dispensers out there that
cost well over a hundred bucks and I doubt there
are enough woodworkers visiting our website
that would want something so expensive. With
that in mind, I created this simple benchtop tape
dispenser using some everyday parts found in
the hardware store.
Veneer tape is not included with the dispenser.
The tape cutter is sharp. Always keep your fingers off the cutting edge.
Instructions
1. Slide the black tubing off the water bottle nozzle and fill the bottle with clean water.
2. Re-attach the tubing using enough pressure to create a tight fit on the nozzle.
3. Snap the bottle onto the mounts on the side of the dispenser.
4. Gently squeeze the water bottle to fill the roller-wetting basin. The water port in the
basin will only fill to the correct level. Excess water in the basin will be pulled back
into the bottle when it is released.
5. To prime the wetting wheel, slowly spin it by hand until the entire wheel is moist.
6. Remove the plastic spacer on the tape holder if your veneer tape is wider than 3/4".
7. Place the veneer tape on the carrier so that it unrolls from the bottom of the roll. This
will put the adhesive side of the tape on the bottom so that it can be wetted properly.
8. Feed the tape under the aluminum pin. This pin can be temporarily removed if
needed.
9. To use the tape dispenser, pull the tape toward you horizontally so that the tape rolls
over the wetting wheel.
10. When the correct length of tape has been wetted, carefully press the tape over the
cutting edge of the dispenser. Keep fingers away from the cutter since it is very
sharp.
11. Gently squeeze the water bottle to refill the basin as needed.
