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    Default Anyone with experience with Cascamite glue?

    Hello, does anyone with experience with Cascamite Powdered Resin Wood Glue, in particular for use with veneering?

    Reading up on it, it is a urea-formaldehyde powdered resin glue powder that is mixed with water to the consistency you want. It has no gap filling properties, and is applied as a very thin film, sets rock hard and is water proof. Looks to be much cheaper than epoxy, I think. Takes 12 hours to set, so has a long opening time, and any excess can be wiped off with a damp rag. Sounds ideal for veneering, but one website says it has a reputation for brittleness.

    I think because of the formaldehyde it might require special handling when being applied. Have attached a safety data sheet. Also, have a look at this link on its health impact. Bear in mind even epoxy has toxic stuff in it.

    Would welcome any and all comments on this product and its suitability for veneering. Can anyone suggest a similiar safer alternative?
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    I haven't used it for years, I can't say I've even seen it on sale in Australia.

    I used to use it where extra strength was required or where PVA would be unsuitable. As for gap filling, not only did it work admirably in this manner I used to mix sanding dust into it and it made an excellent colour matched wood filler.

    I never used it for veneering but can't see why it wouldn't be suitable. It mixes to a flat creamy consistency and has a good pot life; when it begins to set it does so quite quickly. I suppose you could say it is a little brittle but if your substrate is stable then so what? Traditional hide glue shares the same characteristics but you don't have to leave it in the cauls for so long.

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