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   floman47 | Jan 26, 2003 01:51am | #1

   Hi Jeff

   Most of my work involves hardwood flooring.  I did use Titebond II and had the same problem you are having.  Then I got to thanken (oh no) if there is enough moisture present to cause the glue to fail  my floors have even a bigger problem.  So I went back to Titebond.  Now I throw my apron in  the washer, problem solved.

   Jeff in so cal

   75 f---47% 

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   WilliamHF | Jan 27, 2003 01:39am | #3

   I think the question, the problem, is interesting and practical.

   I was brought up in the Great Depression and taught to "use it up, wear it out, make it do, or, do without."

   So I tried to work clean around the shop. For several years I wouldn't wipe my hands with glue on the fingers on my shop apron. Too dirty, thought I.

   But I apprenticed to a German woodworker and he said, " That's what the apron's for/"

   So for years I've wiped whatever glue I'm using off on my shop apron.

   Now, then, I'm posting this to ask you guys: What happens to Titebond and Titebond II and White Glue and other common glues, when I toss my apron into my dear wife's laundry?

   Is the glue still there once it's been through the washer and drier?

   Should we add something to the wash water to help the glue disappear down the water drain?

   I haven't really thought about it.

   Anyone out there REALLY KNOW?

   Thanks

   William

   I make something, sometimes twice, each year.

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   HowardAcheson | Jan 27, 2003 05:32am | #4

   >>Anyone out there REALLY KNOW?

   Seems to me that you are in the best position to find out. Take off your apron and throw it in the wash. Get back to us to let us know what happens.

   I regularly re-constitute hardened glue brushes by soaking them for 10 minutes in hot tap water. Glue softens and comes right out by working the bristles in the bottom of the container.

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   HowardAcheson | Jan 26, 2003 05:46am | #2

   You may be able to remove it by using boiling or almost boiling water. The Titebond II is not impervious to over 160 to 180 degrees. The fresher it is, the better the chance of it working.