removable glue?

[sunnybob]

Say I wanted to stick some pieces of wood together, secure enough to then shape on a bandsaw and any other thing I might think of, but then be able to remove dissolve the glue so I have multiple pieces.

I dont think double sided sticky tape would be enough for what I'm thinking, any body have ideas?

 

[HOJ]

I have used dabs of Hot melt in the past, worked OK.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Hot melt?

 

[Rorschach]

Double sided tape is surprisingly strong and works great in those kind of applications. A few dabs of hot glue will also work or a few (Very small!) dots of super glue. Hot glue leaves less residue.

 

[marcros]

if you use the double sided carpet tape it should hold.

 

[DiscoStu]

Hot melt?

Glue gun glue

The only issue with that is that it can be pretty thick. Double sided tape would be thinner.

 

[sunnybob]

I've tried carpet tape on several projects, its never stood up to sideways pressure, so thats out.
I hadnt thought of hot melt for this, I usually just use that for holding small pieces on my router sled. I might give that a try between two boards.
Superglue also needs a trial.
Any more?

 

[Wuffles]

I've used all of those with success, and in some cases also a couple of 23ga pins.

Hot melt does go pretty flat if you squidge it when it's hot and don't overdo it, but I expect you knew that.

 

[profchris]

Masking tape (the beige stuff) and CA glue (superglue) might be what you need. Strips of masking tape on each part, line of superglue along the tape, attach. If you leave some tape overhang this is much easier to remove than double sided tape and no sticky residue.

Or hide glue and paper for a stronger bond. It should split along the paper line using a thin spatula, and the glue can be cleaned off with warm water. This probably works with Titebond, though glue cleanup would be a bit harder work.

 

[shed9]

Masking tape (the beige stuff) and CA glue (superglue) might be what you need. Strips of masking tape on each part, line of superglue along the tape, attach. If you leave some tape overhang this is much easier to remove than double sided tape and no sticky residue.

Or hide glue and paper for a stronger bond. It should split along the paper line using a thin spatula, and the glue can be cleaned off with warm water. This probably works with Titebond, though glue cleanup would be a bit harder work.

I remember seeing something similar on youtube a while back;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ub6PsY4cgwg

 

[custard]

Provided the two components are flat, so that there's good contact between them, then it's another vote for double sided tape. DST is pressure sensitive, so if you're concerned about the amount of grip then cramp it up for a minute before using it. You'll probably then find the problem will be too much grip rather than too little!

If the two components are rough sawn then hot melt glue or traditional Scotch glue will provide a fraction more gap filling properties.

 

[sunnybob]

good, more things for me to try.
thanks

 

[lurker]

for wood turning I frequently use normal PVA but sandwich a sheet of newspaper in the joint
Surprised no one mentioned this

 

[Phil Pascoe]

I've just got hold of some, but I haven't tried it yet - isopropyl alcohol for softening and cleaning off hot melt. I saw it by chance on a YouTube clip. Five single litres for £14.99 inc. p&p from Amazon - if it doesn't work well for that it'll be good for other cleaning.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

for wood turning I frequently use normal PVA but sandwich a sheet of newspaper in the joint
Surprised no one mentioned this

Good so long as the pieces are (probably) flat and at least in good contact. They may well not be.
It also depends on the glue - I used to use Resin W green which washed off easily, but last time I used it they'd obviously reformulated it and it was near waterproof and a sod to clean off. Pearl glue or something might be better.

 

[adidat]

for wood turning I frequently use normal PVA but sandwich a sheet of newspaper in the joint
Surprised no one mentioned this

have also used this method with success

adidat

 

[Water-Mark]

Can't you glue them up then cut the pieces apart on the saw?

 

[lurker]

for wood turning I frequently use normal PVA but sandwich a sheet of newspaper in the joint
Surprised no one mentioned this

Good so long as the pieces are (probably) flat and at least in good contact. They may well not be.
It also depends on the glue - I used to use Resin W green which washed off easily, but last time I used it they'd obviously reformulated it and it was near waterproof and a sod to clean off. Pearl glue or something might be better.

Thats a good point, best not to use the waterproof version

 

[AndyT]

Depending on exactly what you are making, it might be possible to leave the parts oversized, put a couple of screws in the extra bits, do the cuts you want with the pieces together, then cut off the ends with the screws in. Possibly quicker and more certain than glue.

 

[Paddy Roxburgh]

Super glue and activator in a couple of blobs. Dries instantly, when finished a sharp blow with a mallet will separate.
Paddy