I have a closet shelving unit that requires assembly. It is big and awkward and has a lot of warpage. I’m concerned that the assembly will take a while (hour, 2 hours???) as I’ll have to wrestle the shelves into place and get clamps on. Any suggestions for a slow drying glue?
Thanks,
Burt
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slow set epoxy, either west system or system three.
Can you glue it in sections? Perhaps glue all the shelves on one end only (dry fitting the opposite end to maintain alignment. Or something like that.
If you're going to stain it, do that before gluing. The epoxy will infiltrate the wood and it won't take stain in those areas. When faced with a similar problem some years back I skipped glue completely and used 2" #10 pan head STMS, countersunk and plugged, drilling the necessary holes ( #9 drill for clearance and #29 for pilot.)
I can glue in sections. In fact, that may be my only option. I could also skip glue and use fasteners but I'd rather avoid that.
As all of the wood is birch ply what would be a suitable finish considering that one set of shelve will be for shoes?
I'm no expert on glues, but perhaps you should check out hide glue (available premixed by Franklin) or something called "Extend" (a slower setting glue also from Franklin, I think).
As for a finish, I would suggest a plain old oil based polyurethane. For simple, brush-on finishes, it is probably the toughest, most abrasion resistant.
Burt, I would use marine glue,aka plastic resin glue-open time 2-3 hours/dries overnight/
strong. It's also stainless-wipe any excess off with a damp cloth...
silver
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