Bowl problems

[wsmith0896]

I made 3 of Steve Goods's wobble bowls out of red oak for clients. Glued them up using Super Glue and 3 days later they fell apart with little or no effort. I have made the same bowls in the past and never had an issue.

 

What am I doing wrong? Has my glue gone bad or do I need to use a different glue?

 

My shop is a 2 car garage with no environmental controls except a box fan. Is that it?

 

Please help.

[DWSUDEKUM]

The problem you seem to be having is red oak has an open grain and as such will wick away the glue before it has a chance to set. Try sealing the wood first then using the superglue.

 

DW

[Jim Finn]

elmers white glue will hold it well and it dries quickly and clear.

[Bzern]

I would recommend using titebond and a nail gun on a few of the joints to hold it together, I couldn't imagine that breaking apart.

Hope this helps,

Ben Zern

[amazingkevin]

THAT WOULD BREAK MY HEART  

[Gary Beasley]

I would agree with using wood glue sparingly, be careful about glue spreading into visible areas as it will affect the finish. Superglue is brittle and will crack with any flexing of the wood.