HI ALL, I own and operate a small cabinet shop in Brookings, OR. I would like some advise on custom wood window construction , specifically type of glue and possible pit falls I might encounter. The window size is approx. 4′ w x 8′ h ( 2 operable sash ) that open and close together like a true french window. All my profiles and joinery have been addressed. I was going to mill my 12/4 red oak to orient the grain to quarter sawn and glue up my stile and rail material in 3 or 4 laminations to keep things as straight as possible. Two part epoxy or Titebond III or ? They will be sealed/painted. Thanks, colebearanimals
Edited 9/22/2006 6:19 pm ET by colebearanimals
Edited 9/22/2006 7:16 pm ET by colebearanimals
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Hi Colebear...
Most of the research on glues that we've done at Fine Woodworking addresses furniture construction, but I think the same rules apply to constructing a custom window. When building something for the outdoors, the glue needs to stand up to the elements.
Your top choices are polyurethane glue and epoxy. Titebond, Gorilla Glue, and a few others make Polyurethane glues. They are best known for the messy foam that builds up as the glue dries. However, if applied correctly polyurethane is great for outdoor use. Meanwhile, epoxy is the old stand by. It has gap filling properties and it is unaffected by water.
Here is a link to our latest tome on glues. I've summarized the key points in outdoor construction, but you should give it a read for a broader view.
Matt Berger
Fine Woodworking
Thanks for the info, Matt
colebearanimals
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