Edge banding ply before or after cuts?

I haven’t done much edge banding but all I have done is after all of the pieces were cut. Sorry, I don’t have an HVLP gun so can’t help you there.

I should say cut everything then edgeband .tHAT’S WHAT i WOULD DO BUT THEN WHO AM i ? aLISTAIR

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the edge banding will more then likely not hold up if you do it before cutting your dado’s. So i would cut then band

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I have to agree with cutting first. I have edge banded plywood in my cabinetry after the cuts are made and the cabinet carcass is assembled.

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Hi smash——You could edge band either way. I’m not sure exactly what your situation is, but you might consider edgebanding first, but making the band a little wider, then trimming it after you dado to take off the blow-out. Also use a back-up board for your dadoes.

Lacquer—There is a white lacquer undercoat (sealer) I use it all the time. If you are familiar with spraying paint at all, then lacquer should not be any problem. With colors, at least you can easily sand out runs if you get them. It’s like anything else, there is a learning curve, but i think it would be worth it
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