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Gluing Padauk

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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
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?

Thanks for the info,
God Bless,
Hawg
 
#2 ·
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
 
#3 ·
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.
 
#5 ·
Thanks, Jeff. I thought that would cover it. I already have an ample supply of Titebond III.

Cowboy, I am kunda leary of epoxys right now (due to limited use on wood).

Thanks all for the useful feredback!

God Bless,
Hawg
 
#6 ·
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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