TDog77 Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 I live in the relatively dry and warm state of CO and up to this point have let all my pieces sit pretty dang close to the 24 hour mark before milling or any stress related work with the various titebonds and am curious about pushing that timeframe some to keep moving on some projects while i have some time off work. I don't need to push things hard but would not mind an 8 hour cure then some milling and additional gluing before hitting the hay. Experiences? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guillaume Breton Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 i've waited 45 minutes after glueups with titebond regular glue before planing some glueups i've made. 1-2h is pretty safe. The only advantage your method still hold is that, regular vinylic glue has a lot of water in it. After a glue up, the joint will swell. if you plane the pieces while the joint is still swelled up, you might be able to feel a little "recess" once the planed joint drys back up. you should find the opening times and working times on the bottle itself. if not on their website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 T- I live in CO as well, depending on what I am working on and the steps in the build process, along with temperature determines when I feel "safe' machining glueups. If I am proceding to my last machining or sanding prior to finish, I will wait atleast 24 hours. I have experienced the joints shrinking even after the 24 hour recommendation by the manufacturer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 depends on glue and what you mean by milling-up. for instance, i won't run something through the planer unless it dries overnight. But some operations within 2 hrs. it depends on what the operation is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 I always leave it overnight to dry/cure. This usually means 24 hours, but sometimes a little less (like 16 hours). It's not worth the risk to me of stressing a joint that took so much time to design, cut, and assemble. If the shop is cold, I bring the glue up into the house to cure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 ==> If the shop is cold, I bring the glue up into the house to cure. that's a good point.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDog77 Posted December 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 You should see my basement...clamps and glue ups everywhere, christmas time is near. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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