April 28, 201511 yr Gluing 1/8th†thick by 2†wide panels to cover edge grain on some glued up legs and found out how slippery glue can be.I think I read somewhere that to minimize the slippage, you could sprinkle a bit of sanding grit or household salt on the glued piece. I tried the salt. It may not be to everybody’s taste, but it does work as advertised. Bon appetit.
April 28, 201511 yr Thanks, Ron! Just getting ready to "veneer" a piece of MDF. This will really help me!!!
April 28, 201511 yr Author Or, you could try one of Judy Gale Roberts' tricks and leave small spaces in your glue spread for strategically placed CA.
April 28, 201511 yr I glue thin stuff on a flat bench top covered with waxed paper between pins I I place the wood on the bench in the glued up position. Draw a couple lines on each side opposite the intended glue line. I place a couple of nails just inside that line Lay the was paper along the glue line then glue the boards position between the nails and press it down and weight it. The nail positions compress the wood into the glue line. That''s it.
May 1, 201511 yr SALT?????? Great idea - never heard of that one (That being said, I am on a salt-free diet and we have none in the house !)
May 2, 201511 yr Author SALT?????? Great idea - never heard of that one (That being said, I am on a salt-free diet and we have none in the house !) Fred, I use those little cardboard shakers sold as picnic supplies. It stays in the shop. Sugar or very fine sand works just as well, though. Judy Gale Roberts, the intarsia gal, had a good tip, too. She leaves a few small voids when she spreads her glue and puts a dab of CA there. That holds the pieces until the glue sets.
May 2, 201511 yr Fred, I use those little cardboard shakers sold as picnic supplies. It stays in the shop. Sugar or very fine sand works just as well, though. Judy Gale Roberts, the intarsia gal, had a good tip, too. She leaves a few small voids when she spreads her glue and puts a dab of CA there. That holds the pieces until the glue sets. GENE - Great tip from Judy Gale - got that one on the wall
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