Louis Kwok Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Hi Everyone! I was just looking at some scrap pieces of wood in my workshop and decided to make these tiny coasters looking like pallets. I'm sure it has been done before but I want to do some myself. I just have one question - I only used PVA glue and clamp them down. Will it be any issues in the future? Like them coming apart. I live in a rather tropical region so it's hot and wet all year. thanks for viewing! =) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Mmmm...cappuccino. The PVA should hold them together for a long time unless they get soaking wet. Next time use Titebond III and you'll have no worries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghmyn Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Those aren't pallets! There aren't about 500 nails sticking out of them, and half the boards broken! (I deal with pallets daily). Kidding, of course. They look really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mds2 Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Cool idea. They turned out great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G S Haydon Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Nice idea Louis. Like you said, you may not be the first but they are new to me and I really like them. +1 On Eric's glue comment. A D3 or even better a D4 grade PVA would also work really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobcrosley Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 I like those! Nicely done. Might have to try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbmaster11 Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 Nice idea Louis. Like you said, you may not be the first but they are new to me and I really like them. +1 On Eric's glue comment. A D3 or even better a D4 grade PVA would also work really well. What does D3 or D4 mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G S Haydon Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 What does D3 or D4 mean? Pbmaster11 it might be a UK thing but D3 is "water resistant" D4 is "water proof". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted May 4, 2013 Report Share Posted May 4, 2013 This corresponds directly to Titebond's labeling in type II and type III PVA glues. The type II lists weather proofing and water resistance and Type III lists as water proof. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kronewi Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Unique idea! Nicely done!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skunkeye Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 My only concern would be functionality. To me, a coaster is to protect furniture from condensation rings and minor spills. Your coaster looks very cool, but my wife wouldn't let me use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G S Haydon Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 He pinched your idea Louis! http://www.woodworkingformeremortals.com/2013/05/pallet-drink-coasters.html . Yours are nicer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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