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Thread: best glue for MDF?
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1st April 2007, 01:21 PM #1
best glue for MDF?
I'm making a box out of MDF and without making it more complicated would prefer to be able to use only glue if it's possible to get a strong enough join with MDF? The side edges are mitred and the base is rebated to hide it in the bottom. Would wood glue alone be strong enough, or should I use a different/better glue? I don't really have the equipment to put in splines or equivalent, and would prefer not to have to put internal reinforcements in place if it can be avoided. Thanks.
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1st April 2007, 02:10 PM #2
I think the yellow wood glues are the best for MDF. They will make a fine bond.
Corey
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1st April 2007, 03:28 PM #3
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1st April 2007, 03:45 PM #4
As someone who isn't that knowledgeable about glues, could you suggest a good brand or two to look out for? The only wood glue I have at present is a PVA glue, which I'm not thinking is the one to use! Thanks.
EDIT: Sorry, I'm assuming that AV180 is a brand type then?
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1st April 2007, 04:40 PM #6
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1st April 2007, 06:14 PM #7
Av 180
AV-180 is made by AV-Syntec, who make a wide range of glues for the cabinetmaking industry.
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1st April 2007, 06:35 PM #8
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1st April 2007, 06:39 PM #9
'nother link
Link to AV-Syntec
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2nd April 2007, 01:36 PM #11
provided the joinery is reasonably tight, PVA should be fine. I use Aquadhere. The glue joint will be stronger than the MDF.
Those are my principles, and if you don't like them . . . well, I have others.
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2nd April 2007, 02:45 PM #12
Without going overboard, ensure there is sufficent glue so the joint isn't "starved", this is because MDF is quite porous, especially on the edges and absorbs thin glue readily.
Good idea to apply too much than not enough, clean up excess with sharp chisel when gelled.
I'd also use any good quality PVA glue.
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2nd April 2007, 06:59 PM #13
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