T-astragal Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Pics as promised. Glue applicator Clamp carrier I started in a garage. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted February 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Pics as promised. Glue applicator Clamp carrier I started in a garage. Steve Dang! Thats a serious beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakjak220 Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 I'm with Tom (only instead of 41 years it's more like 2..lol)... Don't buy anything to spread glue with, just use my fingers on small stuff and wood scraps on larger stuff. But has anyone done any sort of tests to see if a joint is stronger when the glue is very evenly spread as opposed to just spread by squirting the glue in evenly spaces thin lines straight from the bottle? Seems like if something that gets clamped that as long as you don't just dump it in a puddle that it would "spread" itself. I've done both and haven't really noticed any difference... not trying to hijack the thread just wondering out loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrdie Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 I bought a gluebot about a year ago and still haven't put glue in it. I bought a cheap bag of acid brushes at Rockler because I hate using my fingers to spread glue (usually end up wiping my fingers on my pants and then have stiff pants as well as hands that need to be washed). I found washing the brushes out to be so tedious that I ended up throwing them away and haven't replaced them. Mostly I use the applicator tip on my glue bottle and a thin piece of scrap wood if it needs to be spread. If I think I can get away with it I won't spread it but rub the two pieces together to try and get an even application. I prefer as simple as possible when it comes to applying glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted February 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Just received this kit! Hope it will serve me well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Have the glue bot also, works ok but hard to clean, also have the bottles similar to the ones from harbor freight, they actually work a little better than the glue bot. For edge glue or M&T joints I dump some titebond into a plastic dish and use a foam brush cut to the size I need. I have heard that a hersheys chocolate bottle works and doesn't clog (heard the same thing about Heinz mustard bottles) but haven't tried either one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-astragal Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 For large flat areas this works good. A coffee can fits too. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 When a deck of playing cards gets too old, it goes down to the shop. I use the cards to spread glue, and as shims, etc. I got the idea from one of Marc's earlier videos, but I can't find it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vyrolan Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 When a deck of playing cards gets too old, it goes down to the shop. I use the cards to spread glue, and as shims, etc. I got the idea from one of Marc's earlier videos, but I can't find it now. Steve always mentions playing cards as shims, but I figured he was just the kinda guy to have a regular poker game in his shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Steve was showing me that trick the other day for shimming up a true bottom on a wide board as a wobble free, flat, reference surface for the drum sander. Plus, having random playing cards lying around does make you look cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonD Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I use the Glu-Bot extensively and haven't had any of the issues described here. I don't ever have to clean the thing. Once in a blue moon there will be some dried glue on the end or in the cap, but it literally takes less than five seconds to pick or pry it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Put me in the waste of money camp. I use fingers and acid brushes for little things, and a brayer for big things. All my other gizmos just consume drawer space. I used the silicone brush for a while but I got tired of cleaning it...tossing an acid brush in the trash is much easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan S Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 If I have to apply a lot of glue, I use a j-roller, I like the fact that it doesn't skid around like the plastic ink rollers do. for general work I've been using the various silicone brushes that Rockler sells. I've really come to appreciate this little silicone tray for containing the glue, as I'm no longer rummaging through the shop for a piece of paper, or scrap wood. http://www.rockler.com/rockler-3-piece-silicone-glue-application-kit These little honey dipper style silicon brushed are great for getting glue down into dowel holes. http://www.rockler.com/rockler-silicone-mini-glue-brush-2-pack My favorite glue applicators are the little spatulas, they are excellent for getting glue into narrow places. I use the little 1/8" wide one almost exclusively for gluing in picture frame keys. http://www.rockler.com/rockler-glue-paddles-3-piece-set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 I keep bundles of wooden door shims from the home center. Good as shims, good glue spreaders, good leg levelers for stuff on my garage floor, good for wedge clamping , good for more stuff I can't think of right now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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