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   Armin110 | Mar 30, 2003 04:12pm | #1

   Oh yes, the pine, yellow glue problem. A couple of things you might want to try. First don't wipe the glue off after clamping, let it set for about 30 minutes until it gells (Not quite hard) then scrape off with a sharp scraper. Also hold glue squeeze out to a minimum. I suspect part of your problem lies with sanding the glue. Yellow glue softens from the heat generated by sanding, in soft woods like pine you may end up spreading the glue instead of sanding it off. My first preference would be to switch to a harder glue such as Unibond 800 or some other powder catalyzed resin glue. It sands fast and clean without clogging sandpaper. Better yet switch to a harder wood such as birch and avoid the problem all together..

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   user-137088 | Mar 30, 2003 09:41pm | #2

   Thanks for the suggestions, I'll try the glue you mentioned and you're right I should use more hard woods. I guess I've just gotten lazy, the pine is so easy to work with. Thanks again.

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   PlaneWood | Mar 31, 2003 06:24pm | #3

   Titebond I doesn't seem to gum up as much as Titebond II when sanded.

   I find this works pretty well.  1) spread evenly and thin.  2) let set for a small time before joining the pieces.  3) lightly clamp.  4) don't wipe off the squeeze out.  3) after the glue has hardened scrape off the squeeze-out with a razor blade or scraper.

   I have lately (last few years) become a fan of bottled hide glue.  Just don't buy it in large quantities and check the expiration date before buying.

   PlaneWood by Mike_in_Katy (maker of fine sawdust!)
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