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Old 05-11-2005, 08:13 PM
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Hey guys,

Just wondering what everyone here normally uses when woodworking. I've found myself switching back and forth lately and can't seem to decide on a definitve answer on which is better. They both seem to have their advantages/disadvantages.

I'm kind of leaning towards wood glue myself... It's more viscous, dries quickly and isn't as messy. The construction adhesive (polyurethane) is nice because it expands as it dries and fills all the gaps, but it's thick, messy as hell and if you get any in your arm hair it'll leave a nice bald patch after you rip it out. Thoughts?
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Old 05-11-2005, 08:26 PM
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what are you doing with it
i like woodworking glue
but you sometimes need PL400 or something like it
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Old 05-11-2005, 08:31 PM
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For building sub boxes mainly.
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Old 05-11-2005, 09:50 PM
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wood glue is wetter, on mdf ? not bad if i'm making a desk but polyurethane is better if going all out f/g the box inside that is messy!
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Old 05-11-2005, 10:36 PM
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For a proper bond with polyurethane one surface must be damp, not good on MDF. Good old yellow wood glue is best for building boxes.
 
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Old 05-11-2005, 10:52 PM
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cabinet shops will use either wood glue, or CA glue, I have a colleage that had gotten addicted to using CA glue for box building, but I won't name names will I ryan.
 
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Old 05-12-2005, 06:44 AM
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Yeah I went a little crazzzzzzzzzy with the CA glue. Now if I could just stop hurting myself all will be good.
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Old 05-12-2005, 07:13 AM
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Originally posted by stillwater:
Yeah I went a little crazzzzzzzzzy with the CA glue. Now if I could just stop hurting myself all will be good.
yeah, it's not good to go home looking like you boxed a few rounds with lewis, the wife starts to ask questions...
 
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Old 05-12-2005, 07:30 AM
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Wood Glue. I have been a woodworker for 3 years, and the glue I use is stronger then the wood. If you glue two pieces of oak together, then try to break it the wood will break before the glue gives out.
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/\/\What BIG STICK boy said!
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