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   BoardmanWI | Apr 14, 2005 04:03am | #1

   The pre-wiping is a good idea with oily stock.  One of the best glues for oily stuff is Resorcinol.  You may have to search a little to find it, as it's not at the big box stores.

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   BrentS | Apr 14, 2005 05:09am | #2

   From experience with bocote,it is even more important to have a fresh surface for gluing.Within a half hour of gluing your friend should make a pass over the jointer or with a handplane.I've found that using this method makes for a stronger joint.

                                                                                      Brent

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   clarkie | Apr 14, 2005 11:44pm | #3

   my thanks to you and Boardman for the quick response. do you have a recommendation  as to a wipe for this. i was thinking in terms of alc. or laq. thinner.  thanks again  bob

   Edited 4/14/2005 4:52 pm ET by wannabe woodworker

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   theoldman | Apr 14, 2005 11:52pm | #4

   Resorcinol is a “purple” adhesive which may show at the glue line. Do not use where such a color is undesirable.

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   migraine | Apr 15, 2005 01:35am | #5

   I would wipe the wood with acetone and then use a two part epoxy such as West System Epoxy (or equivilant)

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   BrentS | Apr 15, 2005 01:36am | #6

   I use acetone to clean the wood and Excel One glue.I've also used LV GF2002 on bocote with great success.Remember to get that clean cut edge before gluing,and leave your assembly in the clamps for at least 24 hours if you use the LV glue.

                                                                                                      Brent

   Edited 4/14/2005 7:07 pm ET by brent