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06-05-2010 07:38 PM |
Topic tags/keywords: glue glue joints how to question What do you use for spreading glue? I’m still experimenting trying everything from fingers, to brushes, scraps of wood, squirt bottle, roller, etc. Trying to decide what is the most efficient and speedy way to get glue evenly spread between two surfaces before clamping. What works best for you? I’ve completely given up on trying to find the neatest way… I take a bath in the stuff every time. :) |
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#1 posted 06-05-2010 07:43 PM |
It depend on the glue that you use. There are many types of glue and they have their own character. You need to discuss with your glue supplier. Good luck |
#2 posted 06-05-2010 07:44 PM |
I buy the acid brushes from H.F. and then cut off the britsels to about a half an inch. if you are edge glueing the rub joint seems to work real well also . If you are doing a large surface [such as veneering] I always use a scrap os thin plywood….........................Schloemoe -- schloemoe, Oregon , http://www. woodrehab.blogspot.com |
#3 posted 06-05-2010 07:47 PM |
either a glue brush or my finger generally.use just enough glue so that both surfaces are shiney and wet. if you cant see the grain through the glue your using too much and the extra is just gonna splooge out. as there arent any dry spots youll get a strong bond. -- jesse |
#4 posted 06-05-2010 07:48 PM |
Cheap paint brushes sometimes trimmed or pieces of scrap wood. -- Ohh mann...pancakes and boobies...I'll bet that's what Heaven is like! ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ |
#5 posted 06-05-2010 07:52 PM |
For smaller areas like joints I use and acid brush or my finger. on larger areas I might use a bondo spreader. I also saw a tip on line for use the inside of a form brush that is just the handle and a plastic strip. |
#6 posted 06-05-2010 08:10 PM |
I use a small stiff brush, and I apply it to both edges. -- Wayne - Plymouth MN |
#7 posted 06-05-2010 08:12 PM |
On most things I use acid brushes. I buy them 50 at a time from Rockler. -- Rich, Cedar Rapids, IA - I'm a woodworker. I don't create beauty, I reveal it. |
#8 posted 06-05-2010 08:13 PM |
Like schloemoe I use the acid brushes from H.F., or I’ll pick them up at the woodworking show. Either way they’re only $4.99 for 36 at H.F. (on sale right now for $2.99) And I glue both sides completely, it uses more glue and waste some but I don’t worry about my glue joints breaking. -- Luke 23: 42-43 |
#9 posted 06-05-2010 08:22 PM |
Yup HF acid brushes or chip brushes with the bristles shortened. Lisa -- Imagination rules the world. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte ~ http://quiltedwood.com |
#10 posted 06-05-2010 08:34 PM |
Mary Anne, I use Acid brushes as well sometimes but here is what I have also found that works great. http://lumberjocks.com/clieb91/blog/16018 CtL -- Chris L. "Don't Dream it, Be it."- PortablePastimes.com (Purveyors of Portable Fun and Fidgets) |
#11 posted 06-05-2010 08:54 PM |
Mary Anne, do you have any pinking shears? Take all those freebie credit card offers and cut triangle points along one edge. They flex, and you can spread glue on surfaces in fine lines to perfection. I have a stack of them and use them as throw-aways for spreading glue. |
#12 posted 06-05-2010 09:07 PM |
Barb- I like this idea. It’s like a mini adhesive trowel. Cool !! Now seriously- call me paranoid but I sent Mary Anne Mary Anne, Okay, I feel better now…. And it is okay if you get the glue all over your face, it’s an excellent “peel”...LOL -- Imagination rules the world. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte ~ http://quiltedwood.com |
#13 posted 06-05-2010 09:18 PM |
Splooge? Learned a new word today from Jesse. Any one use foam brushes? I would think that some would leave bits of foam in the glue. |
#14 posted 06-05-2010 09:22 PM |
Roller applicator bottle… for large glue ups…and for small weave glue ups I just squirt straight from the small Tite Bond III bottle and cover the surface and then splooge it against the next block… -- Don't drink and use power tools @ lasercreationsbylarry.com.au |
#15 posted 06-05-2010 09:42 PM |
i use my fingers for small areas, metal spatula for gluing tenons and mortises, a cheap brush for larger areas and when gluing panels together. btw, does anyone else suffer from the plastic rear pants syndrome? i have the bad habit of whiping gluey fingers on my rear pocket, to the point where it becomes like solid plastic! |
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