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General Category => General Scroll Saw Talk => Topic started by: Jim-78028 on March 07, 2016, 01:50:54 pm
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When y'all have to glue some fretwork to a solid back piece, what do you use?
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I have been using Titebond Translucent. When it dries it is clear so if there is any squeeze out it doesn't show.
I apply sparingly. On the fine pieces I dab on with a tooth pick.
Don
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Hello for my part i glue with hot glue gun, and it's ok.
Have a good day!
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Appreciate the replies, I was hoping someone knew of a spray glue that would hold like bottle glue does.
I found one by locktite, but it sprays streams rather than an actual spray like the stiff used to adhere paper patterns to the wood
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I think that if you use spray glue (I use Loctite also) and you spray both surfaces it is suppose to make a permanent bond. That's what it says on the can anyway.
However for a good strong bond you need to use a good wood glue like Titebond or something similar. Most wood glue joints are in fact stronger than the wood it's self.
Spray glue may be a bit faster but, I think it is messier and not nearly as strong.
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Depending on circumstances, I've used Aleene's Tacky Glue, CA glue, regular old yellow wood glue, white carpenter's glue, Weldbond and probably a few more. If the fretwork is relatively thick and stable, I'll only glue it in a couple places, to hold it on the backer. If this is just a display piece, it really isn't going to be under any stress, so over gluing just causes problems, like squeeze out, that I'd rather avoid.
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I've used Locktite 200. Only done it when applying birch to mdf, and only sprayed the birch. Works well, would also be up for any other suggestions.