Here’s a link to the Vacuum Press I discussed in the Lathe Class along with a good source for Veneer supplies.
For gluing flat areas a Vacuum Press can’t be beat. I use one to glue up Blanks for turning and for my inlay work.
For the Vacuum plans go here: http://www.veneersupplies.com/pages/DIY__Vacuum__Press.html.
I’ve made both the Air Venturi and Pump models.
There are several on instructables.com also.