[Tim west]

An old favourite wooden chopping board has just come apart at a glued seam.

I've glued it together using white PVA glue, simply because I have some and
I've never heard about it being toxic. There is still a small gap on most of
the seam which I want to fill in for Hygiene reasons.

What fairly inoffensive and easy to use substance might I use for this? I
did think of using a nail varnish which I guess is just a quick drying
cellulose paint? Any other suggestions please?

[Ed Pawlowski]

On Sun, 2 Dec 2012 11:32:29 -0000, "Tim west"
wrote:

An old favourite wooden chopping board has just come apart at a glued seam.

I've glued it together using white PVA glue, simply because I have some and
I've never heard about it being toxic. There is still a small gap on most of
the seam which I want to fill in for Hygiene reasons.

What fairly inoffensive and easy to use substance might I use for this? I
did think of using a nail varnish which I guess is just a quick drying
cellulose paint? Any other suggestions please?


Nail varnish may work, but it has little solids and could take many
coats, depending on the size of the crack. I'd make epoxy my first
choice.

[tiredofspam]

On 12/2/2012 8:17 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
On Sun, 2 Dec 2012 11:32:29 -0000, "Tim west"
wrote:

An old favourite wooden chopping board has just come apart at a glued seam.

I've glued it together using white PVA glue, simply because I have some and
I've never heard about it being toxic. There is still a small gap on most of
the seam which I want to fill in for Hygiene reasons.

What fairly inoffensive and easy to use substance might I use for this? I
did think of using a nail varnish which I guess is just a quick drying
cellulose paint? Any other suggestions please?


Nail varnish may work, but it has little solids and could take many
coats, depending on the size of the crack. I'd make epoxy my first
choice.

Yep, agreed, epoxy is the best gap filler for this

[isw]

In article ,
tiredofspam nospam.nospam.com wrote:

On 12/2/2012 8:17 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
On Sun, 2 Dec 2012 11:32:29 -0000, "Tim west"
wrote:

An old favourite wooden chopping board has just come apart at a glued
seam.

I've glued it together using white PVA glue, simply because I have some
and
I've never heard about it being toxic. There is still a small gap on most
of
the seam which I want to fill in for Hygiene reasons.

What fairly inoffensive and easy to use substance might I use for this? I
did think of using a nail varnish which I guess is just a quick drying
cellulose paint? Any other suggestions please?


Nail varnish may work, but it has little solids and could take many
coats, depending on the size of the crack. I'd make epoxy my first
choice.

Yep, agreed, epoxy is the best gap filler for this

If you have some way to make a lot of sawdust (power sander) then do
that, using the cutting board as a source -- it probably could use a
resurfacing anyhow. Mix the dust with epoxy to make a thick paste, and
work that into the cracks.

Isaac

[Brooklyn1]

isw wrote:

If you have some way to make a lot of sawdust (power sander) then do
that, using the cutting board as a source -- it probably could use a
resurfacing anyhow. Mix the dust with epoxy to make a thick paste, and
work that into the cracks.

Why micky mouse around when for a couple three dollars you can buy
wood filler:
http://www.dap.com/product_details.aspx?product_id=69
http://www.minwax.com/wood-products/...FedxOgod1w4AIg

[tiredofspam]

On 12/3/2012 4:43 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
isw wrote:

If you have some way to make a lot of sawdust (power sander) then do
that, using the cutting board as a source -- it probably could use a
resurfacing anyhow. Mix the dust with epoxy to make a thick paste, and
work that into the cracks.

Why micky mouse around when for a couple three dollars you can buy
wood filler:
http://www.dap.com/product_details.aspx?product_id=69
http://www.minwax.com/wood-products/...FedxOgod1w4AIg

because wood filler will not work.

it shrinks, does not stick as well as epoxy...
and has other downsides.

As far as rejointing it, we don't know if this person even has the
equipment to do that. I think this was someone outside the group asking
for advice.

[Mike Marlow[_2_]]

Brooklyn1 wrote:
isw wrote:

If you have some way to make a lot of sawdust (power sander) then do
that, using the cutting board as a source -- it probably could use a
resurfacing anyhow. Mix the dust with epoxy to make a thick paste,
and work that into the cracks.

Why micky mouse around when for a couple three dollars you can buy
wood filler:
http://www.dap.com/product_details.aspx?product_id=69
http://www.minwax.com/wood-products/...FedxOgod1w4AIg

Because that stuff is just junk.

--

-Mike-

[isw]

In article ,
Brooklyn1 Gravesend1 wrote:

isw wrote:

If you have some way to make a lot of sawdust (power sander) then do
that, using the cutting board as a source -- it probably could use a
resurfacing anyhow. Mix the dust with epoxy to make a thick paste, and
work that into the cracks.

Why micky mouse around when for a couple three dollars you can buy
wood filler:

Because I've used both, and I know which one is both easier and more
durable.

Isaac

[Doug Winterburn]

On 12/02/2012 04:32 AM, Tim west wrote:
An old favourite wooden chopping board has just come apart at a glued seam.

I've glued it together using white PVA glue, simply because I have some and
I've never heard about it being toxic. There is still a small gap on most of
the seam which I want to fill in for Hygiene reasons.

What fairly inoffensive and easy to use substance might I use for this? I
did think of using a nail varnish which I guess is just a quick drying
cellulose paint? Any other suggestions please?



I'd run each edge surface over the jointer until flat, then re-glue with
TB3.

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On Monday, December 3, 2012 6:19:20 AM UTC-8, Doug Winterburn wrote:
On 12/02/2012 04:32 AM, Tim west wrote: An old favourite wooden chopping board has just come apart at a glued seam. I've glued it together using white PVA glue, simply because I have some and I've never heard about it being toxic. There is still a small gap on most of the seam which I want to fill in for Hygiene reasons. What fairly inoffensive and easy to use substance might I use for this? I did think of using a nail varnish which I guess is just a quick drying cellulose paint? Any other suggestions please? I'd run each edge surface over the jointer until flat, then re-glue with TB3. -- "Socialism is a philosophy of failure,the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" -Winston Churchill

Winner!!

Yes, recut the wood so you don't have a gap. Water will infiltrate and breal the joint pretty quickly no matter what you "try"

[Dave Balderstone]

In article , Tim west
wrote:

An old favourite wooden chopping board has just come apart at a glued seam.

I've glued it together using white PVA glue, simply because I have some and
I've never heard about it being toxic. There is still a small gap on most of
the seam which I want to fill in for Hygiene reasons.

What fairly inoffensive and easy to use substance might I use for this? I
did think of using a nail varnish which I guess is just a quick drying
cellulose paint? Any other suggestions please?

I'd rip it along the seam, lose 1/8" of width, and re-glue it rather
than trying to fill the gap.

djb

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