Just Bob Posted March 4, 2021 Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 Steve, @wdwerkertalked about a flexible caulk/adhesive he used in some applications. It allows for wood movement. I thought I had the name written down, but now I can't find my notes. I did a search, but since I don't know the name that didn't help. This ring a bell with anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted March 4, 2021 Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 Lexel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Just Bob Posted March 4, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 Thanks, I will write it down again, so I can loose it ....again. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted March 4, 2021 Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 That’s some good stuff. I’ve used it several times. Lowe’s carries it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted March 4, 2021 Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Just Bob said: Thanks, I will write it down again, so I can loose it ....again. It gets really bad when you start writing notes to remind you where your notes are. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted March 4, 2021 Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 Lexel is great stuff, but I don't know how well it works as an adhesive. Even in the open, as a caulk, it takes a loooong time to dry/cure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlyoak Posted March 4, 2021 Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 Franklin titebond 3. I spoke to an engineer at Franklin and he said it "creeps". He said that the glue would not be aloud for engineered beams or trusses. No creep is required for that. Glue that creeps is an advantage for the woodworker. I think other offerings besides tb 3 will creep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted March 4, 2021 Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 4 hours ago, drzaius said: Lexel is great stuff, but I don't know how well it works as an adhesive. Even in the open, as a caulk, it takes a loooong time to dry/cure. On the scale of synthetic rubbers...not really any more than epoxy. I frequently bond PVC to stone with it. No issues. That said, no wood to wood for me...unless sealing two separate items to keep water from between them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted March 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 3 hours ago, curlyoak said: Franklin titebond 3. I spoke to an engineer at Franklin and he said it "creeps". He said that the glue would not be aloud for engineered beams or trusses. No creep is required for that. Glue that creeps is an advantage for the woodworker. I think other offerings besides tb 3 will creep. If "creeps" means allows movement, that is what I am counting on. I am insetting an end grain chess board, and will be a small dab of Lexel on each side to allow the board to expand and contract. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlyoak Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 I work with kiln dried wood. That matters in this situation. I frequently make bread board ends on tops. Like desks or tables. I use dominoes and lots of titebond. The wood moves and I can feel by how much on the end of the bread board joint. Never a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 2 hours ago, Just Bob said: If "creeps" means allows movement, that is what I am counting on. I am insetting an end grain chess board, and will be a small dab of Lexel on each side to allow the board to expand and contract. Sounds like you are using similar to "space balls", it shoukd be ok for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 16 hours ago, Just Bob said: If "creeps" means allows movement, that is what I am counting on. I am insetting an end grain chess board, and will be a small dab of Lexel on each side to allow the board to expand and contract. I suggest trying some test pieces. Lexel is the consistency of caulk so even with clamping pressure I wonder if you'll be able to eliminate the joint space. Also I wouldn't describe Lexel's bonding properties as legendary. I would not be surprised if you could break the bond by twisting the two pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 10 minutes ago, Mark J said: I suggest trying some test pieces. Lexel is the consistency of caulk so even with clamping pressure I wonder if you'll be able to eliminate the joint space. Also I wouldn't describe Lexel's bonding properties as legendary. I would not be surprised if you could break the bond by twisting the two pieces. Have you used it? The stuff will stretch quite far. I am curious what you base these comments on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 I've used it from time to time and have some in a drawer for special occasions. It's performance is going to depend a lot on the substrates you're bonding and the stresses that bond has to resist, hence my suggestion to do some test pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlyoak Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 3 hours ago, Mark J said: ve used it from time to time and have some in a drawer for special occasions. It's performance is going to depend a lot on the substrates you're bonding and the stresses that bond has to resist, hence my suggestion to do some test pieces Why bother. titebond is the preferred choice of woodworkers. And it will allow movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Richard Rose Posted March 6, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 6, 2021 On 3/4/2021 at 8:54 AM, Chet said: It gets really bad when you start writing notes to remind you where your notes are. Whenever my wife and I finish a project and have some "extra" parts left over that will eventually be needed due to wear or replacement parts such as a faucet filter that will need replacement in time, etc, we say to each other, "Let's be sure to put these in a safe, obvious place that we'll be sure to remember when we need them." We've never been able to find any of those things. Ever again. I think they go into the alternate universe. Like my memory. Rich 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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