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tiredofspam

12/04/2012 1:24 PM

Excellent glue brush.. maybe

I have been using these. They are reusable and great. But during a
carcas glue up the other day I could not control the amount of glue
running all over the place.

http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=48479&cat=1,110,42967


Rockler just came out with these:
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=31128
which look much better. Seems if I put too much glue out, the brush will
spread it out more evenly without it dripping all over the place. Kind
of like my flux brushes used to do. Looks like a few of these will
replace the gross of flux brushes I used to get.

And the spreaders up top will still be handy...


This topic has 23 replies

Rc

Robatoy

in reply to tiredofspam on 12/04/2012 1:24 PM

12/04/2012 12:22 PM

On Apr 12, 1:36=A0pm, -MIKE- <[email protected]> wrote:
> On 4/12/12 12:24 PM, tiredofspam wrote:
>
> > I have been using these. They are reusable and great. But during a
> > carcas glue up the other day I could not control the amount of glue
> > running all over the place.
>
> >http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=3D48479&cat=3D1,110,42967
>
> > Rockler just came out with these:
> >http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=3D31128
> > which look much better. Seems if I put too much glue out, the brush wil=
l
> > spread it out more evenly without it dripping all over the place. Kind
> > of like my flux brushes used to do. Looks like a few of these will
> > replace the gross of flux brushes I used to get.
>
> > And the spreaders up top will still be handy...
>
> I like the looks of that Rockler one. I've used silicone with wood glue
> and the dried glue literally falls right off the stuff. =A0I can't use a
> flux brush without it leaving behind at least a few little hairs in the
> joint.
>
> --
>
> =A0 -MIKE-
>
> =A0 "Playing is not something I do at night, it's my function in life"
> =A0 =A0 =A0--Elvin Jones =A0(1927-2004)
> =A0 --
> =A0http://mikedrums.com
> =A0 [email protected]
> =A0 ---remove "DOT" ^^^^ to reply

Even two-part acrylic adhesives (used in solid surface manufacturing)
won't stick to a silicon brush. I have been buying them at my kitchen
widget place for years. Way more money from that source than the
published Rockler price. But, the foodie-toy stores have different
sizes and most of those have much longer 'bristles' which are too
floppy to use with thicker glues, so I used to just cut them shorter
till I got the stiffness I wanted.
$ 3.99 is certainly a good deal.

Rc

Robatoy

in reply to tiredofspam on 12/04/2012 1:24 PM

13/04/2012 8:33 AM

On Apr 13, 8:12=A0am, Leon <lcb11211@swbelldotnet> wrote:
> On 4/13/2012 6:56 AM, Swingman wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > On 4/13/2012 6:44 AM, Leon wrote:
> >> On 4/12/2012 12:24 PM, tiredofspam wrote:
> >>> I have been using these. They are reusable and great. But during a
> >>> carcas glue up the other day I could not control the amount of glue
> >>> running all over the place.
>
> >>>http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=3D48479&cat=3D1,110,42967
>
> >> And for wide gluing surfaces.... I saw these about a year ago in a
> >> cooking store. When I saw the Rockler brush a few months ago I thought
> >> of this one..
>
> >>http://cookware.lecreuset.com/cookware/product_Revolution%E2%84%A2-Ba..=
.
>
> > I have one of those for spreading BBQ sauce. Never dawned on me to use
> > it for spreading glue until I picked up a couple of the Rockler glue
> > brushes. ;)
>
> Since you are color challenged, =A0;~) Don't try to glue up a panel with
> BBQ sauce... =A0Your blood hound sensitive nose should help in that
> respect. =A0;~0

You can't cook without a nose.

Sk

Swingman

in reply to tiredofspam on 12/04/2012 1:24 PM

13/04/2012 6:56 AM

On 4/13/2012 6:44 AM, Leon wrote:
> On 4/12/2012 12:24 PM, tiredofspam wrote:
>> I have been using these. They are reusable and great. But during a
>> carcas glue up the other day I could not control the amount of glue
>> running all over the place.
>>
>> http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=48479&cat=1,110,42967
>
> And for wide gluing surfaces.... I saw these about a year ago in a
> cooking store. When I saw the Rockler brush a few months ago I thought
> of this one..
>
> http://cookware.lecreuset.com/cookware/product_Revolution%E2%84%A2-Basting-Brush_10151_-1_20002_10298_15555

I have one of those for spreading BBQ sauce. Never dawned on me to use
it for spreading glue until I picked up a couple of the Rockler glue
brushes. ;)

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c

in reply to tiredofspam on 12/04/2012 1:24 PM

12/04/2012 6:35 PM

Hobby type work only:
I use a putty knife if I have lots of or large flat surfaces to glue up. For dowel holes, mortises and the like, I use Q-Tips.

Sonny

tt

tommyboy

in reply to tiredofspam on 12/04/2012 1:24 PM

16/04/2012 7:26 PM

On Sun, 15 Apr 2012 15:35:39 -0700 (PDT), "[email protected]"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>
>
>take a look at this!
>(they have a lot of other net stuff too)
>
>http://www.fastcap.com/estore/pc/Glue-Nip-3p42811.htm
>
>
>shelly

I just spent an enjoyable hour looking at all the stuff on that site.

JS

John Shear

in reply to tiredofspam on 12/04/2012 1:24 PM

12/04/2012 12:42 PM

I just saw a review of the rockler brush

http://www.newwoodworker.com/reviews/rckglubrsh.html

John S.

On 04/12/2012 12:24 PM, tiredofspam wrote:
> I have been using these. They are reusable and great. But during a
> carcas glue up the other day I could not control the amount of glue
> running all over the place.
>
> http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=48479&cat=1,110,42967
>
>
> Rockler just came out with these:
> http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=31128
> which look much better. Seems if I put too much glue out, the brush will
> spread it out more evenly without it dripping all over the place. Kind
> of like my flux brushes used to do. Looks like a few of these will
> replace the gross of flux brushes I used to get.
>
> And the spreaders up top will still be handy...

En

"EXT"

in reply to tiredofspam on 12/04/2012 1:24 PM

13/04/2012 10:47 AM


<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:29845933.929.1334280902827.JavaMail.geo-discussion-forums@yncc41...
> Hobby type work only:
> I use a putty knife if I have lots of or large flat surfaces to glue up.
> For dowel holes, mortises and the like, I use Q-Tips.
>
> Sonny

I find the best spreaders for large flat areas are expired credit cards,
"sample" credit cards that come in mailed ads, membership cards and point
collector cards. They come in various thicknesses which makes them good to
spread glue, they are easy to trim to get into tight areas and the glue
usually will peel off once it is dried. I get more than I can use from
various mailings.

I find that acid brushes work best in holes, dados and difficult areas.

Jm

JayPique

in reply to tiredofspam on 12/04/2012 1:24 PM

16/04/2012 6:08 PM

On Thursday, April 12, 2012 9:35:02 PM UTC-4, [email protected] wrote:
> Hobby type work only:
> I use a putty knife if I have lots of or large flat surfaces to glue up. =
For dowel holes, mortises and the like, I use Q-Tips.
>=20
> Sonny

I use a brush for mortises, but for edge gluing and large surfaces I always=
use a paint roller with a glue in a paint tray if I have a lot to do, or I=
just roll it in with what's called a brayer. I like the brayer because it=
leaves a nice even film of glue. I think most folks use way too much glue=
, at least from what I see in my shop.

ww

whit3rd

in reply to tiredofspam on 12/04/2012 1:24 PM

14/04/2012 10:46 AM

On Friday, April 13, 2012 7:47:21 AM UTC-7, EXT wrote:

> I find the best spreaders for large flat areas are expired credit cards,
> "sample" credit cards that come in mailed ads, membership cards and point
> collector cards.

True dat. You can also get plastic sheet material at your local hobby
shop; the 0.020" thickness is a good approximation. If your glues,
though, aren't the water-based kind, they can soften the plastic.

Then, it's back to tongue depressors and popsicle sticks (and I've
pulled wood adjustment wedges from my stock, too).

For glues like the liquid-nails goo, those notched spreader things
intended for flooring are also quite useful. It's easier to control
the quantity per unit area that way.

Cc

"CW"

in reply to tiredofspam on 12/04/2012 1:24 PM

16/04/2012 9:18 PM



"JayPique" wrote in message
news:6165062.1300.1334624909041.JavaMail.geo-discussion-forums@ynku11...

On Thursday, April 12, 2012 9:35:02 PM UTC-4, [email protected] wrote:
> Hobby type work only:
> I use a putty knife if I have lots of or large flat surfaces to glue up.
> For dowel holes, mortises and the like, I use Q-Tips.
>
> Sonny

I use a brush for mortises, but for edge gluing and large surfaces I always
use a paint roller with a glue in a paint tray if I have a lot to do, or I
just roll it in with what's called a brayer. I like the brayer because it
leaves a nice even film of glue. I think most folks use way too much glue,
at least from what I see in my shop.
=================================================================================================================
I use the brayer myself. Spreads nicely.

Sk

Swingman

in reply to tiredofspam on 12/04/2012 1:24 PM

12/04/2012 2:29 PM

On 4/12/2012 12:36 PM, -MIKE- wrote:

> I like the looks of that Rockler one. I've used silicone with wood glue
> and the dried glue literally falls right off the stuff. I can't use a
> flux brush without it leaving behind at least a few little hairs in the
> joint.

Been using one all week from Rockler. Gets my +1, FWIW.

Leon has what looks similar to the ones from LV ... they are great for
spreading glue in mortises, and a bit more flexible on the spade end
(opposite end from the brush) than on the Rockler version.

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Sk

Swingman

in reply to tiredofspam on 12/04/2012 1:24 PM

13/04/2012 6:53 AM

On 4/13/2012 6:25 AM, Leon wrote:
> On 4/12/2012 12:24 PM, tiredofspam wrote:
>> I have been using these. They are reusable and great. But during a
>> carcas glue up the other day I could not control the amount of glue
>> running all over the place.
>>
>> http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=48479&cat=1,110,42967
>>
>>
>> Rockler just came out with these:
>> http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=31128
>> which look much better. Seems if I put too much glue out, the brush will
>> spread it out more evenly without it dripping all over the place. Kind
>> of like my flux brushes used to do. Looks like a few of these will
>> replace the gross of flux brushes I used to get.
>>
>> And the spreaders up top will still be handy...
>
> I have been using the multi colored plastic ones for years but strictly
> to put glue down inside of a Domino mortise. It should work great for
> biscuit slits also. They work great for that. I was never impressed for
> spreading glue along a surface.
>
> I use the acid brushes for spreading glue on surfaces.
>
> Seems like the new Rockler bush might address both needs.

I'm happy with the smooth way the brush end of the Rockler applicator
spreads glue in dadoes and on panel edges, but careful you don't over
apply the glue at first, as the brush head holds a lot more than an acid
brush..

I prefer the flexibility of yours on the spreader end ... the Rockler is
a much stiffer; not as unyielding a stick, but pretty stiff.

Easily worth the $4, IMO ... if for nothing else but the ease of
cleaning and re-usability.

--
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Last update: 4/15/2010
KarlCaillouet@ (the obvious)
http://gplus.to/eWoodShop

Ll

Leon

in reply to tiredofspam on 12/04/2012 1:24 PM

13/04/2012 6:46 AM

On 4/12/2012 8:35 PM, [email protected] wrote:
> Hobby type work only:
> I use a putty knife if I have lots of or large flat surfaces to glue up. For dowel holes, mortises and the like, I use Q-Tips.
>
> Sonny

I tried Qtips once.....I find that the cotton pull off of the stick....

Ll

Leon

in reply to tiredofspam on 12/04/2012 1:24 PM

13/04/2012 6:44 AM

On 4/12/2012 12:24 PM, tiredofspam wrote:
> I have been using these. They are reusable and great. But during a
> carcas glue up the other day I could not control the amount of glue
> running all over the place.
>
> http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=48479&cat=1,110,42967
>
>
> Rockler just came out with these:
> http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=31128
> which look much better. Seems if I put too much glue out, the brush will
> spread it out more evenly without it dripping all over the place. Kind
> of like my flux brushes used to do. Looks like a few of these will
> replace the gross of flux brushes I used to get.
>
> And the spreaders up top will still be handy...



And for wide gluing surfaces.... I saw these about a year ago in a
cooking store. When I saw the Rockler brush a few months ago I thought
of this one..

http://cookware.lecreuset.com/cookware/product_Revolution%E2%84%A2-Basting-Brush_10151_-1_20002_10298_15555

ss

in reply to tiredofspam on 12/04/2012 1:24 PM

15/04/2012 3:36 PM

p.s. there is also a product video at the bottom of the page!

shelly

ss

in reply to tiredofspam on 12/04/2012 1:24 PM

15/04/2012 3:35 PM



take a look at this!
(they have a lot of other net stuff too)

http://www.fastcap.com/estore/pc/Glue-Nip-3p42811.htm


shelly

Mm

-MIKE-

in reply to tiredofspam on 12/04/2012 1:24 PM

12/04/2012 12:36 PM

On 4/12/12 12:24 PM, tiredofspam wrote:
> I have been using these. They are reusable and great. But during a
> carcas glue up the other day I could not control the amount of glue
> running all over the place.
>
> http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=48479&cat=1,110,42967
>
>
> Rockler just came out with these:
> http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=31128
> which look much better. Seems if I put too much glue out, the brush will
> spread it out more evenly without it dripping all over the place. Kind
> of like my flux brushes used to do. Looks like a few of these will
> replace the gross of flux brushes I used to get.
>
> And the spreaders up top will still be handy...


I like the looks of that Rockler one. I've used silicone with wood glue
and the dried glue literally falls right off the stuff. I can't use a
flux brush without it leaving behind at least a few little hairs in the
joint.


--

-MIKE-

"Playing is not something I do at night, it's my function in life"
--Elvin Jones (1927-2004)
--
http://mikedrums.com
[email protected]
---remove "DOT" ^^^^ to reply

wd

"woodstuff"

in reply to tiredofspam on 12/04/2012 1:24 PM

13/04/2012 7:09 PM

"tiredofspam" <nospam.nospam.com> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I have been using these. They are reusable and great. But during a
> carcas glue up the other day I could not control the amount of glue
> running all over the place.
>
> http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=48479&cat=1,110,42967
<respectfully snipped>

As a poor person, I use watercolor brushes on my joints for doors and it
works well. Cost is about 10 cents each and I stick them into water when I
am finished and rinse them out later for reuse. Also, I like slower-setting
glues.

As far as glue running all over the place, there needs to be some
squeeze-out to assure one that there is enough glue, that the glue has not
set up partially, and that it goes into all areas. Usually, I just put a
bead on the edge and smooth it out with my fingers. I do this also on panel
glue-ups.

I use rags and water for cleaning the excess. For me, I learned not to let
too much glue get to the place where the rail, stile, and panel meet on
doors, as it is sooo hard to clean. I have had no failures by leaving it
little bit dry in that place.

PB

Pat Barber

in reply to tiredofspam on 12/04/2012 1:24 PM

17/04/2012 8:43 AM

On 4/16/2012 4:26 PM, tommyboy wrote:
>
>> http://www.fastcap.com/estore/pc/Glue-Nip-3p42811.htm

> I just spent an enjoyable hour looking at all the stuff on that site.


Fastcap is the maker of swiss arm knifes for woodworkers...

Lots of strange and hard to find tools and some real problem solvers.

Mm

-MIKE-

in reply to tiredofspam on 12/04/2012 1:24 PM

17/04/2012 1:14 PM

On 4/17/12 10:43 AM, Pat Barber wrote:
> On 4/16/2012 4:26 PM, tommyboy wrote:
>>
>>> http://www.fastcap.com/estore/pc/Glue-Nip-3p42811.htm
>
>> I just spent an enjoyable hour looking at all the stuff on that site.
>
>
> Fastcap is the maker of swiss arm knifes for woodworkers...
>
> Lots of strange and hard to find tools and some real problem solvers.
>

Hmmmmm..... I have their GluBot and love it.
My only complaint is that glue dries up in the tips.
I will be getting this silicone nipple thingy.

Thanks.



--

-MIKE-

"Playing is not something I do at night, it's my function in life"
--Elvin Jones (1927-2004)
--
http://mikedrums.com
[email protected]
---remove "DOT" ^^^^ to reply

Ll

Leon

in reply to tiredofspam on 12/04/2012 1:24 PM

13/04/2012 6:25 AM

On 4/12/2012 12:24 PM, tiredofspam wrote:
> I have been using these. They are reusable and great. But during a
> carcas glue up the other day I could not control the amount of glue
> running all over the place.
>
> http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=48479&cat=1,110,42967
>
>
> Rockler just came out with these:
> http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=31128
> which look much better. Seems if I put too much glue out, the brush will
> spread it out more evenly without it dripping all over the place. Kind
> of like my flux brushes used to do. Looks like a few of these will
> replace the gross of flux brushes I used to get.
>
> And the spreaders up top will still be handy...

I have been using the multi colored plastic ones for years but strictly
to put glue down inside of a Domino mortise. It should work great for
biscuit slits also. They work great for that. I was never impressed
for spreading glue along a surface.

I use the acid brushes for spreading glue on surfaces.

Seems like the new Rockler bush might address both needs.

Ll

Leon

in reply to tiredofspam on 12/04/2012 1:24 PM

13/04/2012 7:12 AM

On 4/13/2012 6:56 AM, Swingman wrote:
> On 4/13/2012 6:44 AM, Leon wrote:
>> On 4/12/2012 12:24 PM, tiredofspam wrote:
>>> I have been using these. They are reusable and great. But during a
>>> carcas glue up the other day I could not control the amount of glue
>>> running all over the place.
>>>
>>> http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=48479&cat=1,110,42967
>>
>> And for wide gluing surfaces.... I saw these about a year ago in a
>> cooking store. When I saw the Rockler brush a few months ago I thought
>> of this one..
>>
>> http://cookware.lecreuset.com/cookware/product_Revolution%E2%84%A2-Basting-Brush_10151_-1_20002_10298_15555
>>
>
> I have one of those for spreading BBQ sauce. Never dawned on me to use
> it for spreading glue until I picked up a couple of the Rockler glue
> brushes. ;)
>

Since you are color challenged, ;~) Don't try to glue up a panel with
BBQ sauce... Your blood hound sensitive nose should help in that
respect. ;~0

tn

tiredofspam

in reply to tiredofspam on 12/04/2012 1:24 PM

13/04/2012 11:10 AM

Yep, I have a collection of expired cards.

I take a small needle file and put some little grooves in them sometimes
for very wide area gluing. Just to be sure there's enough glue there
when I clamp down hard, or put it in the vaccum bag.

On 4/13/2012 10:47 AM, EXT wrote:
>
> <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:29845933.929.1334280902827.JavaMail.geo-discussion-forums@yncc41...
>> Hobby type work only:
>> I use a putty knife if I have lots of or large flat surfaces to glue
>> up. For dowel holes, mortises and the like, I use Q-Tips.
>>
>> Sonny
>
> I find the best spreaders for large flat areas are expired credit cards,
> "sample" credit cards that come in mailed ads, membership cards and
> point collector cards. They come in various thicknesses which makes them
> good to spread glue, they are easy to trim to get into tight areas and
> the glue usually will peel off once it is dried. I get more than I can
> use from various mailings.
>
> I find that acid brushes work best in holes, dados and difficult areas.


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