What is the best glue to work with when rebinding chair arms and legs?
1935370
I'm not able to say what is best because I tried only 2; Gorilla glue and Gel Superglue. Both were acceptable, the latter was a little easier to work with on a small leg of only about 1" diameter. As you probably know, the cane is not completely flexible at that small circumference so you'll probably want some tape to hold it for a bit while it sets. I used painters' tape. It might be that people who know more about the work would have recommended that I steam the cane first to make it more malleable. But that's more trouble than I was prepared to go to. Good luck
1935371
after some research I have decided to use White gorilla wood glue and follow instructions that I was able to find on youtube.Have not started the project yet but this is my plan
1935372
after some research I have decided to use White gorilla wood glue and follow instructions that I was able to find on youtube. Have not started the project yet but this is my plan
1935373
I didn't use any glue--I used the cane for a seat only and bound the cane without glue. If I needed to use glue, though, I probably would have used wood glue.
1935374
Use Elmer's, either the regular kind or Elmer's Carpenter's Woodglue. It bonds well with the cane binding, which of course is soaked in water for a while and then applied wet. Elmer's wipes away clean and can accept stain should one fail to wipe away all the glue.
1935375
You do not use glue on the cane. The cane is wrapped around itself to hold it. If you do a search on "caning" on the net, there are some good You Tube videos to show you how. If you need to re-glue the arms or legs there are 2 choices: if the joints fit tight are removing the old glue, a good wood glue like Titebond works well; if the joints are not tight use a hide glue or poly glue that expands to tighten the joint.
1829525
I've used this glue on knee patches I've ironed on and have come off... the glue holds for about 3-4 washes, then comes loose.
353382
Aleene's Leather glue works great on leather belts that have separated down the center. It is flexible when dry. I'm not sure how it would work on a chair since the patch would have to bear weight. I don't know how strong it is, but at $5, it's worth a try.
226915
I am not sure this will help because I have only used in situations where I used the glue to build up when my project need height. Example: to give height to paper flowers and cascading flowers. I can't remember getting it on my hands or having to remove it.
1869667
I used an Elmer's basic glue stick and it worked great. Even the Elmer's kids glue stick worked well. The pages didn't rip when they were separated.
1799718
I did a really messed up leather chair. Let product sit over night. Worked great. Hope this helps.-
453950
I use a clamp with the glue holding it together till the glue dries and it sould be called miracle glue.
1617057
I used Elmer's Carpenter's Wood Glue. Just a tiny bit, and wipe away excess with a slightly damp rag before it dries.
241745
Glue ... I prefer wood glue, Elmers white glue or the tan-colored water-proof wood glue. It's inexpensive and easy to clean up. The only draw back is the drying time. Joined surfaces must be taped, clamped or held steady while the glue dries. This is where the cyanoacrylate (super glue or instant glue) come in handy. They dry instantly, but the odor and getting the adhesive stuck to your fingers can be a problem. They both work good. Tissue tightening .... You must first apply the tissue tight and flat as possible. Use tissue dope (best) or diluted white glue (50/50 with water) to attach a leading or trailing edge first. When this dries wrap the tissue around the wing and attach to the opposite edge. Leave the spars or other wood in between unglued. Wrinkles are the worst and must be avoided. When the tissue is dry spray the surface lightly with water using a mister or spray bottle. Do not soak. Air dry if the room temperature is warm, otherwise put it in the oven with just the light on. The tissue can be re-soaked and re-dried several times if needed. Be careful, over-drying can can warp the surface if it gets too tight. Hope this helps Brad
699501
I use the CA Glue and Accelerator as a clamping agent. Dot one piece with intermittent dots of CA Glue and regular woodworking glue and spray the other piece with accelerator, carefully join the two pieces and hold for about 20 seconds. The CA Glue and Accelerator form a strong bond quickly and the regular woodworking glue strengthens the bond as it cures over night.
1857813
This is not exactly a precision glue. It works really well on plastics but you can't apply it very easily to small parts unless you have a great tool.
2013491
I use the short glue sticks recommended on Amazon and they are perfect. Love mine and use it inside and outdoors.
2183336
You do not need to glue it, but if you were I would recommend a quick drying super adhesive. The plastic is not the typical plastic found in models, it is closer to the plastic used on small action figures. The plastic is not very brittle.
453949
If the leg snapped off anywhere along the length of the leg, then this will work excellently to glue it together. Be sure to use some wide tape wrapped around the leg, where you have glued so it can make a strong bond. Do not sit on chair for 24 hours. HOWEVER, if the break is where the leg connects to the seat, although this product is great, it will not be sufficient enough to hold the weight of anyone sitting on the chair. Additional propping up (a dowel, maybe?) into the leg and bottom of seat would be necessary - and then use this glue. Good luck!
1747872
I used a glue stick, which worked okay. I did not feel like it was reliable though, so I usually put some tape on the edges as well. I would not use elmer's unless you have a way to spread it thinly, since it could make the paper wet and wrinkly.
2183337
Certainly a basic white glue wouldn't ruin the plastic. If you are looking for something a bit more durable I'd recommend trying either cyanoacrylate glues (like super glue) or polyvinylacetate glues (like acriloyd) in a discrete place before accidentally melting part of your skeleton together. I am not sure what exact material the "bones" are made of so I don't know how it will respond to various glues that are not water based.
1617055
I used basic white glue. You can use wood glue, but you don't really need to.