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How to Clean Wood Glue?
What's the best way to clean up some glue (e.g. Titebond II) that gets
on the surface of wood, such as oak? Will a damp rag be good enough? I recently put some stain on some oak, and some areas containing residual glue marred the finish. |
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How to Clean Wood Glue?
Buck Turgidson wrote:
What's the best way to clean up some glue (e.g. Titebond II) that gets on the surface of wood, such as oak? Will a damp rag be good enough? I prefer waiting until the glue gets to a rubbery snot consistency, then using a sharp chisel to carefully shave it off. The damp rag has never worked for me. Barry |
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How to Clean Wood Glue?
Buck Turgidson wrote:
What's the best way to clean up some glue (e.g. Titebond II) that gets on the surface of wood, such as oak? Will a damp rag be good enough? Maybe. If you are thorough and careful. Obviously, the glue has to be still liquid. If it has dried, scraping works best for me. Or shaving it off with a sharp chisel. If you are talking about squeeze out from joints rather than just having inadvertantly slopped some somewhere, a chisel/scraper is the way to go IMO. After it is dry it has shrunk, is hard and comes off easily with the chisel. There should be just tiny beads...if you have lots of squeeze out you are using too much glue. The trouble with using water to remove squeeze out is that one tends to push it around and leave a tiny bit in the grain and that residual glue is hard to get off when dry and messes up the finishing. If the wood has been finished before gluing the joint (I often do so) water, paper towels and a scraper made of hardwood work pretty well. -- dadiOH ____________________________ dadiOH's dandies v3.06... ....a help file of info about MP3s, recording from LP/cassette and tips & tricks on this and that. Get it at http://mysite.verizon.net/xico |
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How to Clean Wood Glue?
"Buck Turgidson" wrote in message ... What's the best way to clean up some glue (e.g. Titebond II) that gets on the surface of wood, such as oak? Will a damp rag be good enough? I recently put some stain on some oak, and some areas containing residual glue marred the finish. For years I have had success with using a paper towel that is almost dripping wet. If you get enough water on there it glue will wash away. Turn the towel frequently. |
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How to Clean Wood Glue?
I will echo the wet towel method, sloppy wet and use lots of towels.
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How to Clean Wood Glue?
I'll second this method - the first step though is not to use so much
that it's squeezing out all over the place. Brush it on and take into account the type of joint when you put it on. If you're getting glue everywhere, you're using too much. |
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Choice of glue brush, was How to Clean Wood Glue?
Whats best to apply Titebond II and similar glues? Have used acid brush and
cut down paint brushes. Kind of a PIA to use. Haven't found a source for "glue brushes". Any hints appreciated. Mike B "Duke of Burl" wrote in message oups.com... I'll second this method - the first step though is not to use so much that it's squeezing out all over the place. Brush it on and take into account the type of joint when you put it on. If you're getting glue everywhere, you're using too much. ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- |
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Choice of glue brush, was How to Clean Wood Glue?
Whats best to apply Titebond II and similar glues? Have used acid brush and
cut down paint brushes. Kind of a PIA to use. Haven't found a source for "glue brushes". Any hints appreciated. Mike B "Duke of Burl" wrote in message oups.com... I'll second this method - the first step though is not to use so much that it's squeezing out all over the place. Brush it on and take into account the type of joint when you put it on. If you're getting glue everywhere, you're using too much. ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- |
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Choice of glue brush, was How to Clean Wood Glue?
I keep a bunch of these around
http://www.leevalley.com/garden/page...t=2,2180,41007 I'll clean them and re-use them but if I get side-tracked and forget, it's no big deal just to toss it. |
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How to Clean Wood Glue?
When I dry fit the pieces, I'll wipe on a coat of paste wax (some can of
Minwax I've had for a decade) around the joints. Does not take very long and makes glue removal a snap. As I almost always use a tung/poly or linseed/poly mix for finish the wax does not interfere with the finish. Buck Turgidson wrote: What's the best way to clean up some glue (e.g. Titebond II) that gets on the surface of wood, such as oak? Will a damp rag be good enough? I recently put some stain on some oak, and some areas containing residual glue marred the finish. |
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How to Clean Wood Glue?
You have to be careful with with method. Some Oil/varnish aren't
compatible.You might find the wax doesn't disolve if the mineral spirits aren't in high enough concentration. |
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Choice of glue brush, was How to Clean Wood Glue?
A well-equipped art supply or crafts store should have good glue
brushes. nevems2 wrote: Whats best to apply Titebond II and similar glues? Have used acid brush and cut down paint brushes. Kind of a PIA to use. Haven't found a source for "glue brushes". Any hints appreciated. |
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How to Clean Wood Glue?
If talking squeeze out from joints, better way is blue
painters tape on the wood, let the squeeze out get on the tape instead of on the wood John On Mon, 28 Nov 2005 13:33:09 GMT, "Leon" wrote: "Buck Turgidson" wrote in message ... What's the best way to clean up some glue (e.g. Titebond II) that gets on the surface of wood, such as oak? Will a damp rag be good enough? I recently put some stain on some oak, and some areas containing residual glue marred the finish. For years I have had success with using a paper towel that is almost dripping wet. If you get enough water on there it glue will wash away. Turn the towel frequently. |
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Choice of glue brush, was How to Clean Wood Glue?
On Mon, 28 Nov 2005 07:36:09 -0800, "nevems2"
wrote: Whats best to apply Titebond II and similar glues? Have used acid brush and cut down paint brushes. Kind of a PIA to use. Haven't found a source for "glue brushes". Any hints appreciated. For detailed stuff I like to use a little rod of scrap wood cut at an angle on the end. Can use the point to get in the tight spots, and the face of the angle to spread with. The nearest sink is up a flight of stairs, so a glue brush is pretty much guaranted to be use once and then in the trash for me. This way I can just keep cutting the end off to get a fresh end until it's too short to use. On larger pieces I'll apply the glue directly to the piece and use the stick to spread it, for small stuff I'll squeeze out a blob on the back of a used up piece of sandpaper and dip. Works for me. -Leuf |
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Choice of glue brush, was How to Clean Wood Glue?
I also use whats commonly called an acid brush. Since
my nearest water source is a distance away, I keep a small pail of water nearby with a small sponge and an old washcloth for cleanups. Usually, I will toss the brush in the pail at the end of the glue session. Many times, they can be reused, but it seems lately that I got a batch where the bristles fall out easily. The one glue accessory that I have really latched on to is a bottle with a wide roller tip. This saves so much time in certain instances that I think that I could not do without it now. Lou In article , Leuf wrote: On Mon, 28 Nov 2005 07:36:09 -0800, "nevems2" wrote: Whats best to apply Titebond II and similar glues? Have used acid brush and cut down paint brushes. Kind of a PIA to use. Haven't found a source for "glue brushes". Any hints appreciated. For detailed stuff I like to use a little rod of scrap wood cut at an angle on the end. Can use the point to get in the tight spots, and the face of the angle to spread with. The nearest sink is up a flight of stairs, so a glue brush is pretty much guaranted to be use once and then in the trash for me. This way I can just keep cutting the end off to get a fresh end until it's too short to use. On larger pieces I'll apply the glue directly to the piece and use the stick to spread it, for small stuff I'll squeeze out a blob on the back of a used up piece of sandpaper and dip. Works for me. -Leuf |
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Choice of glue brush, was How to Clean Wood Glue?
In article .com,
Duke of Burl wrote: I keep a bunch of these around http://www.leevalley.com/garden/page...t=2,2180,41007 I'll clean them and re-use them but if I get side-tracked and forget, it's no big deal just to toss it. They do tend to shed bristles, though. Still, I keep a bag ful of them around too. |
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Choice of glue brush, was How to Clean Wood Glue?
Here is my solution to glue marks:
Use hide glue. Unless you are using a dark stain, any undetected glue marks usually blend into the finish. |
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Choice of glue brush, was How to Clean Wood Glue?
I generally use the same small brushes plumbers use to apply flux to a pipe.
Check the plumbing aisle! They are cheap and disposable too. --dave "MrAnderson" wrote in message oups.com... Here is my solution to glue marks: Use hide glue. Unless you are using a dark stain, any undetected glue marks usually blend into the finish. |
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Choice of glue brush, was How to Clean Wood Glue?
"nevems2" wrote in message ... Whats best to apply Titebond II and similar glues? Have used acid brush and cut down paint brushes. Kind of a PIA to use. Haven't found a source for "glue brushes". Any hints appreciated. I use the 3/8" acid brushes and toss them in a plastic cup filled with water to keep the glue from drying on them. |
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Choice of glue brush, was How to Clean Wood Glue?
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Classic Harbor Freight item. Acid brushes when they are on sale. I buy at least 30 at a pop, then use and pitch. Life it too short to sweat the petty stuff of even pet the sweaty stuff. Lew |
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Choice of glue brush, was How to Clean Wood Glue?
On Mon, 28 Nov 2005 07:36:09 -0800, "nevems2"
scribbled: Whats best to apply Titebond II and similar glues? Have used acid brush and cut down paint brushes. Kind of a PIA to use. Haven't found a source for "glue brushes". Any hints appreciated. Index finger, which then get wiped on seat of pants and eventually applied to best couch/chair seat, resulting in divorce. I also use scraps of wood. Lately this has been a bunch 1/2"-wide strips of 1/8 baltic birch ply, 6 or 7 inches long. Luigi Replace "nonet" with "yukonomics" for real email address www.yukonomics.ca/wooddorking/humour.html www.yukonomics.ca/wooddorking/antifaq.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikiped...ct_Woodworking |
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Choice of glue brush, was How to Clean Wood Glue?
Damm, I came here looking for great insight and inspiration. Seriously,
thanks for all the comments, seems like I'm doing exactly what you are are. Thanks again. Mike B "loutent" wrote in message ... I also use whats commonly called an acid brush. Since my nearest water source is a distance away, I keep a small pail of water nearby with a small sponge and an old washcloth for cleanups. Usually, I will toss the brush in the pail at the end of the glue session. Many times, they can be reused, but it seems lately that I got a batch where the bristles fall out easily. The one glue accessory that I have really latched on to is a bottle with a wide roller tip. This saves so much time in certain instances that I think that I could not do without it now. Lou In article , Leuf wrote: On Mon, 28 Nov 2005 07:36:09 -0800, "nevems2" wrote: Whats best to apply Titebond II and similar glues? ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Unrestricted-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- |
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In article , nevems2
@ableweb.net says... Damm, I came here looking for great insight and inspiration. Seriously, thanks for all the comments, seems like I'm doing exactly what you are are. Thanks again. snip I picked this tip up from Rob Cosman's video on making hand cut dovetails: he uses a flexible artist's knife for applying white glue. The knives are very cheap and in this situation at least are far better than acid brushes which I buy in quantity whenever the woodworking show arrives in town. |
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"LDR" wrote in message k.net... In article , nevems2 @ableweb.net says... Damm, I came here looking for great insight and inspiration. Seriously, thanks for all the comments, seems like I'm doing exactly what you are are. Thanks again. snip I picked this tip up from Rob Cosman's video on making hand cut dovetails: he uses a flexible artist's knife for applying white glue. The knives are very cheap and in this situation at least are far better than acid brushes which I buy in quantity whenever the woodworking show arrives in town. they're called palette knives. you can buy them in different shapes and lengths. |
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Choice of glue brush, was How to Clean Wood Glue?
Lew Hodgett wrote:
Subject Classic Harbor Freight item. Acid brushes when they are on sale. Try cutting the bristles to half-length before use. I like them a lot better after cutting them. Barry |
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Choice of glue brush, was How to Clean Wood Glue?
On Tue, 29 Nov 2005 01:28:36 GMT, with neither quill nor qualm, Lew
Hodgett quickly quoth: Subject Classic Harbor Freight item. Acid brushes when they are on sale. I buy at least 30 at a pop, then use and pitch. Horse hair or plastic bristled? I prefer the horse hair. Snip some short for tight spots where you want a precision dab. Paint can caps work well as containers for refilling the brush. Life it too short to sweat the petty stuff of even pet the sweaty stuff. You hang with the wrong wimmenz, Lew. --- - Sarcasm is just one more service we offer. - http://diversify.com Web Applications |
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