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   saschafer | Feb 06, 2008 11:55pm | #1

   Bloodwood doesn't seem to be as resinous as the rosewoods generally are. I've glued small pieces using good ol' Titebond III without difficulty. Of course, I haven't exactly thrown them around the room afterwards. A mitered picture frame is about the harshest test of a glue's tenacity that there is. (I'd use a spline or V-nail....)

   -Steve

    

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   fussy | Feb 07, 2008 09:15am | #2

   Jean,

   Bloodwood glues about as well as any wood out there.  Any good pva glue should work.  If moisture is a problem, use titebond II or III. Otherwise, Elmer's, etc.  Just be sure you use a good dust mask or respirator and long sleeves when you machine it until you know it won't cause a alergic reaction.  It's a really nice wood.

   Steve

   There are two secrets to keeping one's wife happy.

   1.  Let her think she's having her own way.

   2.  Let her have her own way. President  Lyndon Baines Johnson

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   jean101 | Feb 07, 2008 09:16pm | #3

   Thanks for your insight. I'll go ahead with "regular" glue but will certainly use splines as this is a large heavy frame.

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   fussy | Feb 08, 2008 09:25am | #4

   Jean,

   What are you building with it?  Post some pictures when you're done.

   SteveThere are two secrets to keeping one's wife happy.

   1.  Let her think she's having her own way.

   2.  Let her have her own way. President  Lyndon Baines Johnson

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   jean101 | Feb 11, 2008 03:22am | #5

   I'm just making a picture frame now. However, it really is beautiful wood and I like the way it cuts, etc., so I'm sure I will find another project before long. Thanks for your interest.Jean