WayneMahler Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 Working in my shop today I was removing the pattern and blue painters tape. I got to place that was very fragile and was very careful. Yet a small piece broke off. This piece was about 1/4" long and a 1/16" wide. Since the pattern is totally symmetrical I wanted to put it back in. Normally I use a tooth pick but am out of them. I looked around and could not find anything small enough to fit in that area for the repair . I looked in y trash can a seen some old blades from my scroll saw. I used one of them. Was surprised at how easy it was to control the amount glue applied and the control of applying the titebond. The repair went very good and no excess glue or lines could be seen. Just thought I would share this little tid bit I learned today in case anyone else runs into this. meflick, OCtoolguy, Scrappile and 5 others 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 Great it worked out for you. I am not normally so luck. OCtoolguy and SCROLLSAW703 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimErn Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 Nice tip thanks Couple of more Next time you see a Dr. ask for some tongue depressors, they stil have them. Break one lengthwise, they almost always break with one side having a very fine point. And being hardwood they can be sharpened to a point if needed, and of course they are free. Chicken Express, order corn on the cob and they give you two or more dowels, hard wood, already sharpened to a point. I am close to needing a refill of wood glue, I notice a lot of folks seem to like titebond, so while at home depot I thought I would get some. Two or three varieties, but none of them say dries clear - do all titebond glues dry clear, or at if your flavor of titebond does, what flavor is it? TIA OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 I have been using small dow pins for years,I always keep some old blades handy,now I have another use for them.Thanks for the tip. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomanydogs Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 That’s a great tip Wayne. Thanks OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 I have never sen any tightbond that dryers clear You have to be careful when using it where it shows. IKE OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimErn Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 Thanks Ike OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 Great tips Wayne and Jim!! I've always used the toothpick method and have had a few instances where I was out of them.. I just go out and saw something out of a piece of scrap.. I throw all my used blades into a 5 gallon bucket.. have almost a full bucket.. Maybe I should list them on ebay as recyclable glue sticks applicators, Flexable long lasting made of metal so won't break.. $.50 each or a dozen for $2.00 What glues do dry clear if there is such a thing? I think I've always used Tite bond III because it was recommended for making cutting boards... OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson142 Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 31 minutes ago, kmmcrafts said: What glues do dry clear if there is such a thing? I think I've always used Tite bond III because it was recommended for making cutting boards... Aleene's Clear Gel Tacky Glue dries clear, as does Weldbond, I believe. kmmcrafts and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 4 hours ago, JimErn said: Nice tip thanks Couple of more Next time you see a Dr. ask for some tongue depressors, they stil have them. Break one lengthwise, they almost always break with one side having a very fine point. And being hardwood they can be sharpened to a point if needed, and of course they are free. Chicken Express, order corn on the cob and they give you two or more dowels, hard wood, already sharpened to a point. I am close to needing a refill of wood glue, I notice a lot of folks seem to like titebond, so while at home depot I thought I would get some. Two or three varieties, but none of them say dries clear - do all titebond glues dry clear, or at if your flavor of titebond does, what flavor is it? TIA For most scroll saw projects including gluing broken pieces I use Aleen’s Tacky glue. It does dry clear, but most importantly it is thick so it holds pieces together, in most cases without clamping. For regular woodworking, I always use Titebond II or III. kmmcrafts and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, ike said: I have never sen any tightbond that dryers clear You have to be careful when using it where it shows. IKE I use this Titebond glue. It dries clear. Probably very similar to Aleen’s Tacky glue. I really like it and find I am using it more all the time. I also use thick CA glue on tiny pieces. Applying it from the back of the picture. Edited January 23, 2019 by Scrappile OCtoolguy and kmmcrafts 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted January 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 I keep Titebond II and III in my shop. CA dries clear but won't accept stain over it, same with Titebond. I use a damp rag or paper towel to clean up the excess glue and squeeze out then a light sanding before putting finish on. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimErn Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 6 hours ago, Scrappile said: I use this Titebond glue. It dries clear. Probably very similar to Aleen’s Tacky glue. I really like it and find I am using it more all the time. I also use thick CA glue on tiny pieces. Applying it from the back of the picture. I found this in a google search, naturally not in stock unless I want to go 60 miles one way good to know it does in fact dry clear thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 @JimErn I purchased mine from a local ACE Hardware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimErn Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 No sooner typed that it was 60 miles away, searched again and Walmart has it, ordered it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimErn Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 Scrappile, no Ace hardware here - small town Thanks though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 I just came from ACE hardware and purchased Titebond III. I saw the Titebond Quick and Thick but had not paid much attention to it. I'll have to go back and pick some up. I also a bottlle of Weldbond. Fairly expensive. I someone here uses it I'd like to know how it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrollerpete Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 16 hours ago, Rockytime said: I just came from ACE hardware and purchased Titebond III. I saw the Titebond Quick and Thick but had not paid much attention to it. I'll have to go back and pick some up. I also a bottlle of Weldbond. Fairly expensive. I someone here uses it I'd like to know how it is. I use Weldbond most of the time, it dried clear but you have to wipe the surplus if you want to stain or shellac. I apply it with a tooth pick or small brush for small items, good hold and easy to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 I'll have to try the Weldbond. Thinking about Wayne using a broken blade for applying glue it makes sense. I use a toothpick but the saw blade having teeth it will pick up more glue than a toothpick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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