I am making a heart-shaped box out of PADAUK, which has lots of oils in it naturally. One book I have says that hide glues or yellow glues will not work very well when gluing it up. What glue is best? Maybe gorilla glue? Can I wipe it with acetone first to dispel the surface oils, first, then use Titebond III?
I did not know that there is a gluing problem with PADAUK. I am looking forward to a response to your question. I have a lot of PADAUK that I am going use for a secretary desk.
Ron
Wipe down the cut surface with acetone and then immediately glue it up with Titebond II or Titebond III either will work-just make sure you get it clamped up good. I built several pieces out of Padauk using this process with no joint failures.
HI Hawg don't be afraid of the West Systems epoxy it's a whole different type than most,it's what virutually all wooden boat builders use.About I don't know how ago I hired a young guy who came from a boat background if you call 8 million dollar yahts a boat,anyway it was his suggestion and it is simply wonderful.It is pretty expensive though.It is also very good for bent laminations,not a lot of springback,good gap filling and very good bonding properties.
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