glue ups

[WHODAT]

does any glue seem to work better on pieces that have been oiled up also does 3M spray adhesive work alright

on overlays i seem to use to much glue and have alot of squeeze out

[bkrajnak]

Not sure on why you would not glue up before you put oil on but I would think any type of titebond would work, squeeze out is something that just happens use a little less glue, clean it up the best ya can, let it dry give it a final sanding , apply your oil and whala your done, as far as 3m I only use it for applying patterns

[NC Scroller]

I use Titebond II. I apply it with a foam roller. I get little or no squeeze out since I only have a thin layer.

[Lucky2]

Larry, I'm not sure of what type of glue that would work on items that are pre-oiled. And no, 3M spray glue shouldn't be used on overlays. It never permanently dries hard, so, there would always be the chance of the overlay being moved out of position.

Len

[WayneMahler]

I use Titebond II and III. I use 3M77 to attach my patterns. Dealing with squeeze out, take a damp soft cloth put a little water on it and wipe up the extra glue. Once it sets light sanding and your done. I don't know of any glue that would work well on oiled pieces. I do furniture and pre finish some pieces with stain or dye but never top coats till it is assembled. Hope this helps some. 

[NC Scroller]

I like to prefinish my overlay using clear Danish oil or Defoil finish.  Both dry hard unlike Boiled Linseed Oil or Mineral Oil which never harden. Using Titebond II I apply overlays to painted backings all the time.   Before I apply glue, with the roller, I lightly rough up the back of the overlay with 100 or 120 grit sand paper.  After gluing I clamp or press the pieces together for at least 6 hours.  Also make sure the painted backing is well dry.  I normally wait 24 hours after painting. 

 

Using this process I have never had a overlay come off. 

[amazingkevin]

does any glue seem to work better on pieces that have been oiled up also does 3M spray adhesive work alright

on overlays i seem to use to much glue and have alot of squeeze out

Seems that no glue would work on oiled up wood to me .but i don't know.Being is not much sticks to oil except for oil?

[jscottj]

I purchased one of the BabyBot glue bottles by FastCap and it makes applying glue in small amounts a lot easier. The larger GluBot bottle is great for larger glue ups also. I have been using Titebond  with the thicker formula for moldings and such as it doesn't run, has some tack and grab, but dries clear so a little squeeze out doesn't show much.

[RangerJay]

For smaller, more delicate pieces I have evolved into a process that recycles the flat ends of scrollsaw blades as the glue applicator when using both CA glue and yellow carpenters glue.

 

The ends of the scrollsaw blades make it very easy to apply glue to small pieces in measured amounts.

 

Alternating the use of CA glue and yellow glue on the gluing surfaces gives the piece an instant bond allowing me to carry on to other pieces - and also gives me assurance that the piece is a lot more durable than it might look and if dropped the glued bond will not shatter.

 

All gluing up is done before any application of oil - but individual pieces may be stained (and thoroughly dried) before gluing.

 

 

Jay