After I put in a new pressure treated 4x4 fence post (set in cement), it
developed a 2-3 inch crack/split at a corner near the middle, probably due
to exposure to rain/sun. I don't think this affects the post structurally,
but I would like to fix it for cosmetic reason and to prevent it from
splitting further.
I would like to put some glue into crack, clamp down and let it cure. What
is the best glue for this purpose? It would have to be weatherproof (water
and UV rays proof), and fill small voids. Slightly flexible would be nice
too.
Gorilla glue or my favorite, epoxy.
Dave
"peter" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> After I put in a new pressure treated 4x4 fence post (set in cement), it
> developed a 2-3 inch crack/split at a corner near the middle, probably due
> to exposure to rain/sun. I don't think this affects the post structurally,
> but I would like to fix it for cosmetic reason and to prevent it from
> splitting further.
>
> I would like to put some glue into crack, clamp down and let it cure. What
> is the best glue for this purpose? It would have to be weatherproof (water
> and UV rays proof), and fill small voids. Slightly flexible would be nice
> too.
>
>
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>"peter" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> After I put in a new pressure treated 4x4 fence post (set in cement), it
>> developed a 2-3 inch crack/split at a corner near the middle, probably due
>> to exposure to rain/sun. I don't think this affects the post structurally,
>> but I would like to fix it for cosmetic reason and to prevent it from
>> splitting further.
>>
>> I would like to put some glue into crack, clamp down and let it cure. What
>> is the best glue for this purpose? It would have to be weatherproof (water
>> and UV rays proof), and fill small voids. Slightly flexible would be nice
>> too.
What does the ring pattern look like in the post? Is the crack due to
circumferential shrinkage? Is the center in the post?
If so just fill, if you try & close the crack it may just crack again
elsewhere.
btw epoxy or Gorilla glue are good choices.
Is this the piano or the box for it?
peter wrote:
> After I put in a new pressure treated 4x4 fence post (set in cement), it
> developed a 2-3 inch crack/split at a corner near the middle, probably due
> to exposure to rain/sun. I don't think this affects the post structurally,
> but I would like to fix it for cosmetic reason and to prevent it from
> splitting further.
>
> I would like to put some glue into crack, clamp down and let it cure. What
> is the best glue for this purpose? It would have to be weatherproof (water
> and UV rays proof), and fill small voids. Slightly flexible would be nice
> too.
>
>
man, you aren't building a piano!
but since you asked, try polyurethane glue...
dave
"peter" <[email protected]> wrote in
news:z%[email protected]:
> After I put in a new pressure treated 4x4 fence post (set in cement),
> it developed a 2-3 inch crack/split at a corner near the middle,
> probably due to exposure to rain/sun. I don't think this affects the
> post structurally, but I would like to fix it for cosmetic reason and
> to prevent it from splitting further.
>
> I would like to put some glue into crack, clamp down and let it cure.
> What is the best glue for this purpose? It would have to be
> weatherproof (water and UV rays proof), and fill small voids. Slightly
> flexible would be nice too.
>
>
If the wood is thick enough, you could use a couple of bronze ringnails
(the only reason I suggest this is because I happen to have a few left over
from a boat project).
Maybe a couple of stainless screws. They're not too expensive if you buy
only two.
--
John Snow
"If I knew what I was doing, I wouldn't be here"
I'd just fill it and sand smooth. I don't think glue will hold it.
Wilson
"peter" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:z%[email protected]...
> After I put in a new pressure treated 4x4 fence post (set in cement), it
> developed a 2-3 inch crack/split at a corner near the middle, probably due
> to exposure to rain/sun. I don't think this affects the post structurally,
> but I would like to fix it for cosmetic reason and to prevent it from
> splitting further.
>
> I would like to put some glue into crack, clamp down and let it cure. What
> is the best glue for this purpose? It would have to be weatherproof (water
> and UV rays proof), and fill small voids. Slightly flexible would be nice
> too.
>
>
Liquid nails in the caulking tube is a good choice. It dries and will never
come off, is weather and temp. proof and is flexible somewhat. I have used
it to glue sandstone with A+ results.
KB
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"peter" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:z%[email protected]...
> After I put in a new pressure treated 4x4 fence post (set in cement), it
> developed a 2-3 inch crack/split at a corner near the middle, probably due
> to exposure to rain/sun. I don't think this affects the post structurally,
> but I would like to fix it for cosmetic reason and to prevent it from
> splitting further.
>
> I would like to put some glue into crack, clamp down and let it cure. What
> is the best glue for this purpose? It would have to be weatherproof (water
> and UV rays proof), and fill small voids. Slightly flexible would be nice
> too.
>
>