Clocks

[geneVG]

Good morning everyone.  I have been makeing clocks from Steves patterns.  My question is, on thew clocks that are in several pieces, are they just glued together, or are they put toghter with glue and small nails?

gene

[GrayBeard]

I use Alene's 'Tacky Glue' available at most craft stores and no nails or screws.

~~~GB~~~

[dgman]

Yup, Aleene's Tacky glue is what I use too. It is thick and will hold your pieces together so minimal clamping is required. Clean up any squeeze out with a toothpick before it dries. It sets up within a half hour, so your are able to sand and finish right away. It's great stuff! Michael's, Hobby Lobby or any craft store will Carry it. You will not find it at hardware stores though.

[geneVG]

Thanks guys.  We do have a hobby lobby here in town.  I'll check to see if they have that tacky glue in stock.
Thanks Again
gene

[dgman]

Gene, The stuff is very thick. I actually store it upside down because it takes so long to squeeze out if the bottle is half empty. To help prevent glue from squeezing out after glue up, I use a toothpick to apply it in small areas. I use plastic lids from coffee cans or nuts cans. I pour out a small amount onto the lid, then use the toothpick to apply the glue. Then I use the other end of the toothpick to clean up the squeeze out. The glue will dry clear. I use tacky glue to glue up all my scroll saw projects including this clock.

[edward]

 I use TitebondIII on all my projects, never had a problem use indoors and out.  Edward

[lwsjc]

I also use Titebond.  II  or  III

Larry

[Judy Hunter]

Does anyone else stain the pieces of a project and then glue them together??

[GrayBeard]

No stain, Judy but I do dip in the 50/50 BLO solution and then spray with semigloss or satin lacquer and THEN glue with Alene's and no problems so far!

Looking better every day, Judy!

~~~GB~~~

[geneVG]

It sounds like I'll be useing this tacky glue.  One more question.  Do you apply the glue on the whole piece or do youo just put some on the corners?  I know these are silly questions, but I have only been doing this for about 1 1/2 years.  But I am rally lucky to have great teachers.

gene

[Chachi]

I use Both depends on what it is for and how well I want it to hold I also use Gorilla wood glue for heavy stuff like Jig saw Projects that way I know it won't come undone But NO! nails or SCREWS that will ruin the whole look of the project.

[geneVG]

Hey Chachi, where do you get this Gorilla wood glue?

gene

[jimbo]

Gorilla glue should be clamped as expands while drying
Jimbo

[GrayBeard]

Gorilla WOOD glue is just like any other wood glue.
The general store type of Gorilla glue expands when it dries.
I have used both and then threw away the regular crap!

~~~GB~~~