we had one but the leg fell off... glue advice.

[mrs. sliver]

I've not been on here for a while, having a lot of 'bover' finding time to get into the workshop.... but I am still here! I 'done' this piece


I stuck the leg on with gorilla glue which I was told was super strong, but one little knock and it fell off!



OKAY!! I know the stand is just not right at all, but it was the piece of purple heart I destroyed confirming that we don't have the equipment or capability to get wood square enough for reverse turning I just managed to save a little bit of it for the stand and lid, it is a collection of 'rescued' mistakes and, as a 'hollow form' holds almost three tiny pills .. so is an elaborate pill box!

 

[CHJ]

Almost said 'Out of this world' but I see it's a UTO not a UFO.

Did you turn a socket and tenon for the body to stand(leg) joint to provide some mechanical strength?

Did you seal the wood or apply any sort of finish before applying the glue?

 

[mrs. sliver]

the stand was an 'afterthought' it was a failed turning headed for the bin and just stuck on to a failed bowl to see how it would look .. so no thought as far a tenon went, it was just sanded flat one both surfices, and wet (as it said on the box) then left to dry. it is a mish mash, but learned a fair bit from it one way and another, so not a waste ... and it looks good on my window ledge.

 

[Anonymous]

Nice one Mrs S... doesn't float my boat but...

I love to see the coventional boundaries pushed... more please :wink:

 

[PowerTool]

Being the eternal sceptic,I always like to do the same as Chas said,and have some mechanical strength to the joint as well.
If it was too late for a spigot,then a dowel or two would help enormously.

Andrew

P.S. - it's definitely too nice for the bin

 

[Nick W]

The thing with all foaming PU glues is that the foam has no mechanical strength. You need to aim for a good fit of the pieces, just as with any other glue, and then the glue will not foam and will indeed make a very strong bond.

 

[TEP]

Hi Mrs S.

I can only echo what has already been said about spigots. If you always consider that glue is secondary in a joint and make sure the joint itself is tight it will always stay together.

Like the shape! Unusual! Shades of Jan Sanders designs.

 

[Paul.J]

Another different design their Mrs S.
Looking good
Paul.J.