Gluing wood that has been stained or oiled. Question.... :+}

[Danny]

I can remember a post concerning this subject, but just forgot the IF-ands n Buts of the FIX....  I have a project with three pieces that call to be glued together.  And they all have been (hey what is the term) Oiled.  Its normal to say Stained.  LOL....Anyway whats the way?  Later....  Danny  :+}

[mrsn]

Sand the areas that will be glued before you glue. Most glues won't stick to oils, stains or other top coats (poly/lacquer/shellac...) The problem is that to be effective the glue is absorbed by the wood fibers, if something else in in the woodfibers (or on-top of the fibers like a top coat) the glue is not as effective.
If you want to stain a project before gluing, a piece of tape in the glue area will keep it pretty clean and will allow you to glue later.
Depending on the final use of the project, the weaker glue joint may not be an issue. Some scroll stuff is mostly to look at, and has no real strength requirement.

[dgman]

Yeah Katie is right. But if you have already stained or oiled your project, use Aleen's Tacky glue. You can find it at craft stores such as Michael's. It sets up real fast and dries clear. It's a good glue for for these type of projects.

[sbudinger]

Thanks to both of you that is good to know.

[Danny]

Thank Ya's for your input.  Sanding the oiled area is done.  Don't gots any of that fancy glue.  Gots weldbond and good ole titebond.  Both are great glues to hold two pieces of wood together (forever).  Wasn't there a post back yonder bout using I think Alcohol or something in this catagory?  Mrsn I did cover the glued areas with painters tape, but that didn't do a very good job after dipping the piece.  Anyway....  Danny  :+}

[marmoh]

Titebond is Dan's favorite also !!!

[dgman]

I use titebond for bare wood to bare wood like gluing up boards for wood blanks where strength is needed. For scroll saw projects where I'm just gluing a base to a clock or gluing a portrait to a frame and backer I use the Aleen's tacky glue.

Hey Marion, I do get the joke!

[kimb]

Hey Dan, in the past I have used plain old two part epoxy to glue projects together that had already been oiled or stained and it worked good, but I Googled Aleen's tacky glue and it says it will hold wood, paper, fabric, plastic, glass, and metal. I think I will get me some and try it, sounds like it be a lot easier than mixing epoxy every time. Thanks for the tip.

Kim

[dgman]

Sure, epoxy is a great adhesive, but it can get messy and difficult to clean up if you get it on an exposed area. When using the tacky glue I keep toothpicks handy to clean up any squeeze out and cleans up with a damp cloth. It also sets up fast so you don't usually need clamps.