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   chipsawdust | Nov 06, 2019 09:25am | #1

   I've never used those woods, but I know any oily woods should be cleaned with alcohol (not single malt!) to assist in bonding. And if you want waterproof bonds I always use Titebond III. My go-to is T-II but I use more "standard" woods like oak, maple, sapele and the like.

   What are you building?

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   burtgray | Nov 06, 2019 01:02pm | #2

   Thanks for getting back to me. I am building christmas tree topper 5 point stars. Purple heart for center pentagon and chakte viga. I made these before with padauk and cherry. I had to use the alcohol then also. and still had issues. I finally cleaned the joints again and used alcohol and urethane glue. Still together.