Thread: Glueing Huon pine

Probably the easiest and safest way to undo the joint is to have it sawn down the joint. You will lose a bit of timber but think of the alternative if you try to break it apart.

Most of the better glues will work well, but it is more important to wash down the 2 surfaces to be glued, using methylated spirits or lacquer thinners. Allow both to dry before applying the glue. This removes the oil from the surface and just below, allowing for a safe long term glue joint.

Hope this helps. - Neil

[This message has been edited by ubeaut (edited 13 July 2001).]

Depending on how strong the joint still is, you can trying breaking the glue line. But you will still most likly need to remachine the joint edges, resulting in timber loss anyway. So as Neil suggested the safest method is to run a cut through the middle of the joint. Depending on your skills with a saw you may not need to joint the edges, but it is recommended. In most instances when I rejoint table tops, they are over 80yrs old and come apart easily by using a chisel to pry them apart on the underneath. This can be done without causing any damage if careful. But don't attempt this method or breaking the joint if it isn't totally clear that the joint is only just holding together Otherwise you risk grain tearout.

One of the best glues I have found for edge joining is AV Syntec's AV203. CLICK HERE for there website then click on Adhesives for info. Because this is not water based you will not have problems with glueline creep. Not forgetting to wipe the two surfaces down as Neil mentioned. I would suggest staying away from the many PVA glues for edge joining.

HTH

Cheers!



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