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Gluing Timber, Detailed Instructions.
In order to use the glue, wood pieces should: Have a similar moisture content. Have a similar structure, density and mechanical behavior Be prepared at the same time To prepare surfaces for gluing, make sure they are: Straight and even to obtain close contact between the work pieces Not compressed by machining (looks shiny) Able to absorb glue Free of oil, dust and other impurities Freshly prepared to limit oxidization of the natural resin/oil content of the wood Moisture of Content of wood varies: Most kiln-dried wood is 8 to 12% The glue reaction in the glue line will accept moisture content in the range of 10 to 20 % When gluing open grain wood,wood with up to 25% moisture content may be acceptable For wood with low moisture content (less than 10%), you must: Spray or wipe water onto the surface to be glued without soaking the wood Leave time for the moisture to distribute before applying the glue Apply glue soon after dampening an open grained wood Sand the moistened surface lightly before applying glue on closed grain wood or high-density wood types in order to remove any oil/ resin emulsion and to create a larger gluable surface Leave some time after dampening a closed grain wood or high-density wood types to allow surplus water to evaporate Be careful, because by adding water, the open time may be reduced quite a bit Remember: moisture does not speed up the curing process but allows for a chemical reaction to take place Clamping pressure: Varies according to wood structure and density, and may vary from job to job and from wood type to wood type Is usually 1 kg/cm2 to 7 kg/cm2 for softwoods Is usually 5 kg/cm2 to 15 kg/cm2 for hardwoods Clamping pressure should always be adjusted to secure close contact, and always be sufficient to secure minimum or no foam buildup in the glue line Clamping pressure must be distributed evenly over the glue line area Generally, clamping time has expired when the foam pressed out from the glue line feels dry and somewhat crisp Foam in a glue line has no structural strength whatsoever, and must not be considered as a gap filler
And finally This type of adhesive has been used for structural wood working in Europe for the last 16 years or more and has been tracked by the research institutes and found to be quite sound over lengthy periods. It survives extensive boiling and is used in boat building.
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