Glue Soaking question for Wally

3/4/04, 10:53 PM #1

Steven Antonucci
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Glue Soaking question for Wally

steve antonucci

>I seem to recall that you advocate soaking turned forms in glue (elmer's?) and water mix.

I have few questions:

I have a hollowform that split while drying. It is turned out of spalted maple. Will the glue turn the color dark? Will it affect the spalt lines (runs, bleach?)

Can it be sanded in the same way? Or will it require any special treatment?

I seem to recall it being a miracle cure for repairing splits in fresh turned wood, but what about dry wood?

thanks in advance

Steve

Re: Glue Soaking question for Wally

3/5/04, 6:35 AM #2

Wally Dickerman at Green Valley, Az.
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Wally Dickerman at Green Valley, Az.

>Steve, first of all, soaking in a glue/water mix isn't a miracle cure for splits. Because the wood swells a bit when it's soaked (you're soaking it in water) the small cracks will close, and because you're using glue, they usually remain closed. The mix will change the color very little, it won't effect spalting, and if the wood was soft before soaking it will definitely improve the sanding. I've found that it's difficult to get a glossy finish if that's what you're after.

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3/5/04, 1:02 PM #3

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steve antonucci

>I'm giving it a try on a Vase form that split, cause I've got very little to lose. I will post before and after pics.

Thanks for the insight

Steve

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