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Default Breaking titbond 3 glue.

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From Woodsmith Vol28/#165 page 9, where they classify TB3 as a "waterproof"
glue on par with poly:

"...to be considered waterproof a glue must pass the ANSI Type 1 test...."

And it goes on to describe the type of testing done:

"... the joint is boiled for 4 hours, then baked for more than 20 hours...
boiled for 4 hours again... cooled down under running water... finally the
glue must undergo a strength test while it's still wet..." As in the wood
must break before the glue for it to pass the test.

I think this sounds a tad more waterproof than a frog's ass, but I guess a
heat gun can get up over 212F and "melt" the glue.

wrote in message
oups.com...

... Now I need to take it apart and redo it right. Does anyone have any
suggestions for

loosening the titebond 3 glue so I can take the joint apart?

Yes. Heat will soften the joint enough for you to undo it, and apply
mild separating pressure to the heated joints. I used a heatgun and
fanned it over the joints. In my case, I had to take a drawer apart
,and I used a Quick-Grip as a spreader. It worked fine.

Joel Jacobson