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Glue and Gluing Tip (Workshop Favs)

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I told you I’d share my favorite tools, gadgets and supplies as I put everything away in my new workshop.  I have to confess, I didn’t get passed filling up the pegboard before I had to detour to take advantage of Wes going out of town for a week.  (I try to do major demo when he’s gone because he hates living through it … and I’m just considerate like that!  Ha.)

 

First up:  Glue supplies.  I’ve tried a few other brands but Titebond is my favorite glue for the kind of “Woodworking” I do.

The Original has a pretty fast dry time and the Titebond III gives you a little more “work” time which is good if you’re gluing up a large surface.  You don’t want it drying before you’re ready!

 

I don’t use any fancy spreading wheels or brushes, just my finger (for small surfaces) and a small silicon spatula (for larger areas).  Pick one up at the dollar store next time you’re there…you’ll be glad you did!

 

I squeeze out a puddle of glue.

 

Then spread it out with the spatula.


Then you let the glue dry on the spatula.  After it’s dry, bend it …
the glue cracks and you peel it off.
And you’re good to go next time your glueing up!

April 18, 2012 · 5 Comments

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  1. Fong says

    April 18, 2012 at 4:27 pm

    I don’t find myself gluing up large slabs of things face to face very often. Can’t think of the last time I did.

    Most of the time, it’s edge gluing, biscuits, mortise/tenon or dowels. For those situations, a disposable brush or my finger works best. Rockler just released a new silicone brush that makes the metal handled disposables a thing of the past. Not $1 spatula cheap but cheaper than disposables in the long run.

    Don’t be tempted to use silicone basting brushes as their bristles and overall size tend to be much bigger.

    http://goo.gl/Novf1

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  2. Andrea says

    April 18, 2012 at 11:29 pm

    Smart, smart!

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  3. Lucy Designs says

    April 19, 2012 at 8:38 am

    such a simple tip, yet brilliant! will be picking up a spatula at dollar store thanks!

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  4. Karen says

    April 19, 2012 at 9:02 am

    What a great idea using the spatula! I love Titebond glue too!

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  5. Lauracita says

    October 8, 2012 at 2:41 pm

    Hi, I really enjoy your DIY posts and was wondering what is your favorite source for those great powder-coated peg board baskets? and any other board accessories that you’ve found helpful? There are so many online that look cumbersome and some are just ugly!
    Thanks! Laura in Virginia

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