Glue and Gluing Tip (Workshop Favs)
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!
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
What a great idea using the spatula! I love Titebond glue too!
such a simple tip, yet brilliant! will be picking up a spatula at dollar store thanks!
Smart, smart!
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.
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