Dave Monk Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 (edited) I am thinking about making this box. Do you have any suggestions on gluing the the inside of the box to the bottom. As thin as it is I am concerned with glue squeezing out all over. The only thing I can think of is to clean it up with a wet rag and hope it finishes O. K. Gluing the outside to the top isn't a problem because I can keep the glue to the outside. If it squeezes out I can sand it off. I would appreciate any input. Thanks dragonbox.pdf Edited May 10, 2017 by Dave Monk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Dave, the picture isn't showing up. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 A very thin bead of glue, like Tidebond, clamp, wait about 20 minutes, unclamp, clean up squeeze out with scrapper, like X-acto knife, re clamp. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 (edited) Dave On a shallow box like that, you can put painters tape on the inside of the bottom of the box and along the sides too. Put the sides on the base, mark it carefully then us a straight edge and a sharp razor blade to trim the tape. Apply a small bead of glue to the bottom of the sides and glue the bottom together. Once the glue is set you can peel the tape out of it and apply finish. I hope this makes sense. Edited May 10, 2017 by WayneMahler Dave Monk, Scrappile, dgman and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 16 minutes ago, Lucky2 said: Dave, the picture isn't showing up. Len Len, try again, it didn't show up for me on first try, but did on the second try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Dave, for a glue-up like this, I would use gel-type CA glue. It doesn't dry as fast as regular CA does, so you have a dew seconds to work with it. Just apply a small bead around the edge of the box, then set it in place with some weight on top of it. I've done this many times, and I've never had an issue with them. Len Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 I like Wayne's idea, but here's how I do it. I use Aleene's tacky glue. I apply a very thin bead with a tooth pick then using the toothpick wipe off the excess. Then carefully apply the piece to the base and clamp it up. If you get squeeze out, wipe it off with a clean toothpick. This glue is very thick and easily wipes off without soaking into the wood. I use Aleen's tacky glue for everything that needs gluing on all my scrollsaw crafts. wombatie, Dave Monk and WayneMahler 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 2 hours ago, WayneMahler said: Dave On a shallow box like that, you can put painters tape on the inside of the bottom of the box and along the sides too. Put the sides on the base, mark it carefully then us a straight edge and a sharp razor blade to trim the tape. Apply a small bead of glue to the bottom of the sides and glue the bottom together. Once the glue is set you can peel the tape out of it and apply finish. I hope this makes sense. I'm with Wayne on this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 I would use the tape also. Easiest thing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 This is not in answer to your question but I think I should pass it on every once in a while.When using tight bond glue and you need to take your project apart because you glued it wrong The only tihg I have found is to soak it in vinegar, It just makes the glue soft and can be taken apart, It does take some time I had to do it a couple of weeks ago and it had to soak for about 3 hours but it did come apart with out any damage to my project. Thanks for letting me interrupt the discussion. IKE meflick and Dave Monk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 I would use Aleenes or Weldbond and very little. No Tite Bond at all. It's agreat glue but any squeeze out you miss will show up later. This is a little box not a casket. I do recommend keeping all the glues mentioned so far in your shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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