Face Gluing Wood

[syntel]

I have been wood working for awhile now, but I have never had to do this before. I need to face glue two pieces of Red Oak in order to make some posts for the bedroom set I am working on. I know I need to plane the faces and make sure they are clean before I do, but what I don't know is what type of glue to use and how much.

I just want to make sure that the two boards will not fall apart in a few days or years in this case.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

JL

I've used Gorilla glue in the past. It works great, but finishing the surface can be a problem. For squeeze out, don't play with it and try to wipe it off. Let it dry, scrape, and sand. If you rub it around, you're effectively polyurethaneing the wood in the area and stain will not take.

I'm trying Titebond II on KD Pine 2x4. After an hour of sitting and removing the clamps, I have one board seperate. I've re-clamped and hoping the joint isn't trash.

[FrankC]

Titebond II should work fine, just don't clamp it too tight squeezing out all the glue and starving the joint.

Personally not a fan of Gorilla glue for any kind of fine work.

[Jerry M]

I do this regularly. Titebond I II or III will all work fine. Get a good even spread, on both pieces preferably. If you only put glue one one surface, then rub the two together face-to-face to get good "glue transfer" between the parts.

Don't worry about "starving the joint." This is a myth. You will not starve the joint with pressure you apply with a clamp you tighten by hand. It has been tested.

Flat, clean surfaces, good glue spread, even pressure, any decent wood glue, and you're good to go.

[FrankC]

Agree about the myth using hardwood, may be debatable with softwoods like pine.