WolfmoonCT Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 So I've got all the stuff scrolled out, the back piece is painted, and all the letters and stuff are painted. I did some testing, and if I try to use a nail gun to hold the letters to the sign, they will just split. I was thinking Gorilla glue, but that expands, and I'm sure will expand out from under the letters.. Any suggestions? My next thought is epoxy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 My outdoor sign I used standard waterproof wood glue and had no issues with the letters dropping off YET! . Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfmoonCT Posted October 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 (edited) Didn't think the wood glue would stick to painted wood.. I have some TBIII that I used to glue up the back panel. Edited October 10, 2013 by WolfmoonCT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Didn't think the wood glue would stick to painted wood.. I have some TBIII that I used to glue up the back panel. Well I did put five coats of yacht vanish on then glued letters on and that worked, I think it would stick to paint try a sample piece first. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 I'd use liquid nails. That stuff works on everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 I used TBIII on an outdoor sign. The backing was painted wood. I then put several coats of spar varnish on it. I made the sign 7 years ago and it's still holding up. Shoot, the wind blew it down once and it banged on the concrete. So I think TBIII will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfmoonCT Posted October 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Awesome. I'll use TBIII. I don't have any liquid nails Travis, and I don't think I can keep the stuff from squeezing out all over the letters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Alright I give up what's TBILL I google it and nothing. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjR Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 I have used a good quality exterior wood glue and had it hold painted wood. That was even through some ND winters. If you are nervous about it, just predrill and use small screws also, bury them fill over and spot paint etc, or if possible run them from the back side -- almost , but not quite through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfmoonCT Posted October 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 TBIII is Titebond 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 glad you asked, Roly.. I was wondering the same thing...didn't really want to ask and look stupid but my not asking wouldn't fool anyone about me anyway. I have been here long enough that everyone already knows me too well to hide something like that about myself. thanks for asking anyway. Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 are you using a pin nail gun ,these are very thin pin nails and I don't think they will split the wood .that's what I used on a sign I did with no glue 3" letters too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 OH TITEBOND T.B.111 by jove I think I've got it. No never used that yet. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfmoonCT Posted October 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Don't have a pin nailer. I do have an 18ga brad nailer, and it split the test letters.. the white cedar is very soft and splits easily from what I saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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