Nick2cd Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 I'm working on my first larger "fine furniture" project. It's a bassinet for my son (due the end of march). i am assembling it in stages, mostly due to my lack of clamp inventory. i'm using my domino for the joinery. how long do i need to let my titebond 3 dry before i can un-clamp and move to the next phase of assembly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 The time on the glue bottle is under ideal conditions. I always let the glue set overnight (so a minimum of about 12 hours, but 24 hours is better). This is especially the case when you want to plane or machine the glued up workpiece. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapid Roger Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Until the glue drys. Sorry, just being a smart @$$. (The devil made me say that. ) It depends on what wood you are using and temperatures in the shop and how much air can get to the joint and glue. For the most part, I find that an hour or two in the clamps is enough to take it out of the clamps and handle it. Just don't put too much stress on the joints for 6- 12 hours. After the first hour you could remove the clamps and do a glue-up on another section but, wait for final assembly until tomorrow. Just my two cents worth. Rog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatworks Today Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Well, I'll admit I'm probably the impatient kid on the block, but I typically clamp for about 30 min - 1 hr and then handle it.. I don't run it through equipment, but will sand it under light pressure on top of a pad to dampen vibration and never had any issues. But I do agree, more time would certainly be better. TBIII has a faster tack time than the others IMO.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CessnaPilotBarry Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Ditto HHH... I usually clamp TBIII for ~ an hour in my 65-70F shop, but I don't joint or plane glue ups 'till the next day. I don't EVER joint, plane, or drum sand glue ups with internal biscuits or dowels for at least 24 hours, as the wood swells. If you surface it too soon, you'll get indentations when the wood shrinks. I've never had an issue with the one hour number for joinery, but my shop is never less than 65F when I'm working. I just built a starter set of sleds for a new table saw, and the runners were obviously stuck after only 30 minutes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMadson Custom Wood Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Give it an hour if the "weather" is favorable. Especially if you can keep it still while you clamp up the next section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian VanVreede Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Conditions, clamp time is all about conditions! Unsure? Give it a day before you machine it, just like Cessna said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scritley Posted April 3, 2022 Report Share Posted April 3, 2022 I know this is an old thread but wanted to thank you guys for the tips! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gee-dub Posted April 5, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 5, 2022 30 min to 1 hour to remove clamps here. I then leave the assembly as long as I can before working with it. Preferably overnight. Arise long dead thread . . . . . . and do my bidding. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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