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Thinning Glue

2K views 13 replies 9 participants last post by  BulldogLouisiana 
#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
A few of years ago I became really ambitious and purchased TiteBond II glue in the gallon jug. I've only used a quarter of it since then and now the glue has gotten stiff.

Does anyone know a way to get it loosened up? Lacquer thinner seems to thin about everything else but I don't know if that would be worthwhile for glue.
 
#2 · (Edited by Moderator)
Unfortunately, I think you're probably going to have to eat the cost on that, BB.

Even if you could get it thinned down again, would you really trust it to have the structural integrity it's supposed to have after fully curing?

I'd toss the bottle and call it a lesson learned (and not two lessons learned when one of your projects falls apart because of glue joint failure).
 
#3 ·
That's absurd. I've gone through 2 1/2 gallons in the last year. You really need to spend more time in the shop. As for thinnig the glue, I'm sorry, I don't know if you can.

Is it stiff all the way through or just the top? If it's just the top, maybe you can cut the gallon in half, remove the top layer, and pour the rest into a smaller container.
 
#8 ·
there was a post somewhere (Highland Woodworking?) that gave the secret to the date codes for several glue manufacturers. I'll search if someone needs it (retiring in 40 minutes so will have more time). Agree with others, old glue isn't worth the risk.
 
#10 ·
I am guessing that water would not thin it, even though that is what you use to clean up the glue. But, I would say if it is not good, toss it and buy a new smaller batch. One reason I have been buying my glue in pint or quart size bottles so far. Maybe one day I will get busy enough like Obi to buy the gallon size ones. Until then, I will stick with the pint or quart size.
 
#14 · (Edited by Moderator)
That s absurd. I ve gone through 2 1/2 gallons in the last year. You really need to spend more time in the shop. As for thinnig the glue,

- Obi

The slopier work is the more glue it needs

- Carloz
It only took 8 3/4 years to come up with that zinger? Hehe. I'm just joking, but this post is 9 years old.
 
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