How Would You Glue This?

[Rockytime]

How would you glue this? There are so many fragile areas too small to apply glue to. Even If I could the first ones would be dry before I could get it on the backer. Any advice is appreciated.

[crupiea]

When I glue tiny areas I use clear glue.  I paint it on with a tiny paint brush.

For the bigger area I use wood glue with a bigger paint brush.

[kmmcrafts]

I use a plastic trash bag.. apply glue to the trash bag then spread it around with a plastic body filler spreader real thin.. then I dip the project into the glue and press it around.. lift it off the bag and set it onto the backer....  They say wax paper works well.. I don't have any of that.. and the plastic trash bag works well and also works as a bench cover.. or in my case.. I glue up my stuff on a chest freezer in the house.. 

Edited June 2, 2019 by kmmcrafts

[spirithorse]

I use the same technique as Kevin using wax paper to smear the glue on and then press the project onto the glue and then onto the backer.

God Bless! Spirithorse

[Rockytime]

Ahhhh! Thank you!

[Sam777]

How about a short haired paint roller. Just get the roller evenly rolled over a  glue puddle and lightly roll the glue on as thick as you like. I am not as seasoned or expert at scrollsawing but that works for me. Good luck

Sam

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

I use a sponge and dab. Have never had a problem. 

[Rockytime]

JT, what adhesive would you use?

[Frank Pellow]

I have had success using Gorilla Spray glue a few parts at a time.

[woodduck]

I use a very small foam paint roller about 4" long,load it with PVA glue .works well for me & no squeeze out of the glue. You can put extra glue on the larger sections if you like.

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

11 hours ago, Rockytime said:

JT, what adhesive would you use?

Wood to wood I always use Titebond II , metal to wood I use a clear epoxy. Every project I do that has an overlay I use this method. Have to use real sponges and not plastic ones. 

Edited June 2, 2019 by JTTHECLOCKMAN

[kmmcrafts]

I use Titebond lll and also use the "clear dry formula" on some things.. Have used gorilla wood glue in the past with good results.. Also to mention.. I never glue wood to a painted wood backer.. I always just use a contrasting wood for backers.. or foam sheet backers for color 

[tomsteve]

i use medium CA. dabs in fragile areas, a bead around the perimeter and here and there. lay it on the backer,weight it down for 10-20 minutes and done. works good on painted backers,too.

[teachnlearn]

repositionable adhesive spray, used in the art world and other craft fields. RJF

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=repositionable+adhesive+spray&ascsubtag=1ba00-01000-org00-win10-dsk00-nomod-us000-gatwy-feature-SEARC&tag=amz-mkt-fox-us-20

[OCtoolguy]

Could you just use some spray adhesive just like you would a pattern? Spray the back side of your cutting, allow to set up and the place backer. If that isn't enough to hold, maybe shoot a couple of strategically placed brads. Of course, I don't know what your backer is or how thick, but that's just one suggestion.

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

Any spray adhesive will get in the frets and edges. Not my choice.

[Rockytime]

I can't use spray adhesive as it will get on all the edges as JT says. It would be a mess. I likie thr idea of a small roller or sponge. Thanks everyone for the helpful feedback. Much appreciated!

[OCtoolguy]

5 hours ago, Rockytime said:

I can't use spray adhesive as it will get on all the edges as JT says. It would be a mess. I likie thr idea of a small roller or sponge. Thanks everyone for the helpful feedback. Much appreciated!

Would it be possible to lightly spray the backer board and just enough to make it stick to the cutting and then tack it in some way? Just brainstorming here.

 

[Rockytime]

The problem is the open areas would have adhesive and be real dust and debris catchers.

[Scrappile]

I use adhesive spray....   On the piece I cut.   Works for me.........

Edited June 3, 2019 by Scrappile

[Rockytime]

     I finally mounted the cuttings using a very light spray of 3M adhesive. Worked well.  Thanks to all for your suggestions!

[OCtoolguy]

1 hour ago, Rockytime said:

     I finally mounted the cuttings using a very light spray of 3M adhesive. Worked well.  Thanks to all for your suggestions!

That's what I meant in my first suggestion. I can see, after reading the second suggestion, why it would not work. I'm glad you got it done though.

 

[kmmcrafts]

Glad you tried it and it worked for you. I've often thought about trying that but after hours of work and not wanting it to get into the cutout edges etc. I didn't want to risk ruining my project.. I've heard of others doing it this way.. just could never bring myself to try it.. Dipping the project into the thin layer of glue is been the best method I've found thus far for me.. may get brave and try the spray adhesive one day.. LOL

Just curious what type spray did you use? Not all those sprays are good strong adhesive..  

[Brianr24]

8 hours ago, kmmcrafts said:

Glad you tried it and it worked for you. I've often thought about trying that but after hours of work and not wanting it to get into the cutout edges etc. I didn't want to risk ruining my project.. I've heard of others doing it this way.. just could never bring myself to try it.. Dipping the project into the thin layer of glue is been the best method I've found thus far for me.. may get brave and try the spray adhesive one day.. LOL

Just curious what type spray did you use? Not all those sprays are good strong adhesive..  

Kevin I have heard of the method you use. I have never tried it tho. It seems like a great idea but what I’m afraid of is squeeze out all around the small fretwork areas. How do you deal with that. 

I may try try the spray method. Currently I just put glue on the larger areas away from edges not to get any squeeze out and do not glue small areas. Do you have a good solution for dealing with squeeze out? Thank you.

[kmmcrafts]

33 minutes ago, Brianr24 said:

Kevin I have heard of the method you use. I have never tried it tho. It seems like a great idea but what I’m afraid of is squeeze out all around the small fretwork areas. How do you deal with that. 

I may try try the spray method. Currently I just put glue on the larger areas away from edges not to get any squeeze out and do not glue small areas. Do you have a good solution for dealing with squeeze out? Thank you.

Does take some practice on how thick you spread the glue out.. You want it really thin layer then dip the back onto the spread out glue.. first couple times I did get some squeeze out.. also have to be quick moving if you have several to glue up at a time because the thin layer of glue will dry quick too.. This is why I've considered the spray adhesive..but being a spray painter in the auto industry makes me aware of the stuff being sprayed is going to get everywhere.. maybe on these fret edges it is so minimal that i doesn't affect it at all? I don't know.. can assure you it's getting a small layer of spray on the cutout areas.. but not sure if it'll be a problem or not.. I'm going to do this on some not so detailed fretwork to try it myself.. Might be my new method LOL..