Woodworker Question
I want to glue together (face to face) 2 pieces of 1 x 8 unfinished new oak shelving about 10" long. Is Elmer's carpenter's glue OK? Should I apply glue to one or both sides? Should I use a toothed trowel to spread it? I plan on many clamps. Any thoughts guys?
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cbxjeff: 30339455589403/comments/30339598415643
I wondered about the 10# weight. I also have a 45# block of cement that I can add. It's a convenient size. My boards are 5.5" x 8" and 7.5" x 12". I would hope that 55# of weight would be good. If not, I'll need to go with clamps.
45 to 55 lbs would be more than enough.
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Woodworking just isn't for me anymore, too complicated.
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cbxjeff: 30339455589403/comments/30339668989467
I thought this was simple but nothing is simple for me anymore. My last idea: I have a hydralic press in the shop. It came w/ 2-6"x6" steel plates 1" thick that lay on the horizontal beams. What about laying the boards on those plates then putting my 4x8 steel tube on top. I would have the entire wood surfaces full covered and could press as hard as I want. If this doesn't sound reasonable I'll just buy 3 wooden screw clamps. I only have c-clamps and spring clamps. Your thoughts guys?
Excellent idea! Run 'er up to about 10-12 tons.
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C clamps work perfect.
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Keep in mind the boards may "creep" after pressure is applied. Just keep an eye out.
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Update on my gluing job. Yes, it's been a while but I don't move as fast as I did 30 years ago. Thing went well yesterday. I bought some Titebond since my Elmers was a few years old and stayed in the shop during winters. I used the paint roller application. My boards are smooth so I hit the mating surfaces w/ some 60 grit paper. I used the hydraulic press with the heavy tube and since the boards are about 2" longer than the steel tube I put some 1/4" steel plate under the tube. I let it sit all night and today put them on the Bridgeport to mill the slots & holes for the taps & dies. I have about 6 of these boxes to make and when I get the first one finished I'll send a picture. At this rate it should be around the 2024 election. Thanks for all the help guys.
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You could get some of the Walmart electric cart ladies to sit on it. Some of them weigh as much as a small car....
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Actually bpost, those ladies "of heft" are working for the electric cart companies doing structural integrity studies. That's a little known fact. Signed, C. Clavin
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