Something I mentioned some time ago

[Smallpatch]

And once they try something, that's it. They are stuck with that product and brag on it and never even think there might be something out there better, but no, their mind is made up.... This is the last drift I got from the old timers. Well, someone not a turner, is trying to change our minds, heavens to murg- a-

-troids

 

 I don't hardly ever turn, except substantially in bed, but when I do I don't like to see cracks that might screw up a good piece of wood I cut down then what ever I dabbed on the ends of the logs that didn't do the job it was put there to do.

  So stick your ear up here close and listen while I write down Aleene's tacky original glue, in the brown bottle I might add. It will only cost you numbskulls about two bucks to check me out...... 

  I cut down this plumb tree some time ago, maybe four years ago ,maybe longer, and I can still stick a finger nail into this glue for it is still pliable. Aleene's was originally built for this reason, no it was not, it was originally built for craft making. This is probably the reason for the reasonable price tag. If it was included in you know whoses woodworking supplies we would see quite an increase in funds to get some to our garages...

I just yesterday cut off some limbs and was out of the Aleene's glue so I thought I better dab something on the stubs for this hunk of wood might sit in the lathe for a month or two before I get around to it. I know, limbs , don't normally crack as does the ends. I heard that from a turner..

[lew]

Thanks for the tip! I had never heard of this glue. I'll have to check the local crafts store.

[Steve Krumanaker]

I keep Aileen's tacky glue in my shop all the time. It's my go to glue when I doing two piece top blanks. Grabs exceedingly fast and it's thick enough it doesn't run and drip down on my lathe bed. Good stuff really. With that said, I've never used it as an end grain sealer, good idea.

 

Steve

[HandyDan]

Good idea Jess.  I have been using wood glue for a while as end grain sealer.  I got a case of out of date wood glue given to me and it has worked wonders as a sealer.  Usually I have to apply two coats as it soaks into the end grain.  Haven't lost anything to a crack yet. 

[Smallpatch]

lew its everywhere glue is sold, Hobby lobby, Walmart and like HD says, ha, HD sounds way more influential than handy dan. He says, when HD speaks, every one stops and listens, he says. Well I done forgot what he has ever said. Well I stopped to listen but hey I was in the middle of the street and a car ran over my big toe. HD does carry insurance??? Anyway, all the woods I have applied it on I did not have to go back and recoat. And actually that is where most forget to go back later and see if more needs to be stacked on..

[Grandpadave52]

4 hours ago, lew said:

Thanks for the tip! I had never heard of this glue. I'll have to check the local crafts store.

Lew, I just Googled it and as Patch said, Wally World carries it...in gallons if you want. Once I saw the smaller bottles, remembered I had some...had used to stick felt to bottom of a lamp.

Aleene's Tacky Glue- Walmart

5 hours ago, Smallpatch said:

I cut down this plumb tree some time ago, maybe four years ago ,maybe longer, and I can still stick a finger nail into this glue for it is still pliable.

Patch, how thick do you apply it? From the picture appears fairly well built up? I've got a Plum tree needs cut down along with several "wild" Mulberries...had planned to use up some old latex paint on hand just to get rid of it...maybe still could over thin layer of Aleenes?? Thoughts??

[Cal]

Never heard of this product.  Thanks for the tip Jess,

Cal

[Ron Altier]

Is there a rule of thumb as to how long you should wait before using a large piece like that? I know it would depend on where you live and the humidity there. 

[Smallpatch]

Dave I don't put a little dab in the middle then try to squeeze it out thin. I do try to cover enough so there won't have a void when it dries. I don't know how much but will try to keep a closer account on how much so I can relay. I do know it dries clear and probably makes it look thicker than it is. But there again I didn't want to come back later.  I don't think anything is as cheap as a gallon of latex from a garage sale but I have to keep coming back ever so often to add more but Aleene's helps the come back

  Ron not being a turner I would think it would take longer to dry than slabbed lumber but I understand you can turn green logs?? If its something important some of these turners have been at it longer than I have been on this earth....

Edited November 5, 2016 by Smallpatch

[Cliff]

Cool tip.  I'd never heard of that brand. 

  I've been using rags,  Store Brand poly Wrap,  Water and poly stretch film.  I apply wet rags to the end grain lay on poly wrap and seal it with stretch wrap.