Lew Hodgett wrote:
"Steve Turner" wrote:

Everybody's suggesting epoxy, but wouldn't this be a good candidate
for Titebond III?

When it comes to repairs, quality epoxy is in a class by itself, if
for no other reason than it's ability to fill gaps and provide
strength in the process.

Again, for outdoor repairs, epoxy is in a class by itself.

Note the emphasis on "REPAIRS".

Lew

I've been using epoxy for probably half your life (a *long* time - LOL)
so I'm no stranger to it, but given the condition of the chair and how
much life is probably left in it I just think Titebond III would be a
no-brainer. There are just so many variables with epoxy; viscosity,
fillers, mixing ratios, curing times, special solvents required for
cleanup, etc. (not to mention that the good **** is *expensive*). And
dried-out redwood is going to *drink* that stuff if it's too runny
and/or slow curing; the joint will be weak if that happens. And if it's
me, I'm sure as hell going to get little drops of epoxy all over the
place; on my fingers, on the workpiece, fingerprints on the workpiece...
Just give me some Titebond III and a couple of clamps and I'm done.

Sorry Lew. :-)

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