Glue problems?

Garen, pictures would help but one thought that came to mind is that oak will get black stains when it is exposed to iron and moisture (present in the glue). This is a reaction between the iron and the tannins in oak. Normally I have seen these when black iron bar clamps come in contact with the glue. This would leave a black stain in the surface of the wood that is in contact with the bar clamp. But this is not normally just a black dot. So I am puzzled as to whether this is what is going on in your case.

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Never heard of anything like it, but is it possible that the black dots are mold/fungal growth?

ian

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Scott has it very well covered.

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I’ve never heard of it either, but then again, I don’t use oak!!!

-- Matt Garcia Wannabe Period Furniture Maker, Houston TX

I think it was the glue i switched to a different bottle and just glued up so well see. I did think about the mold thing but never have had a problem before. I use whatever species of wood the customer wants. Thanks for your inputs.

Yep…I think Scott has answered your question.

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