Gluing Padauk

I did not know that there is a gluing problem with PADAUK. I am looking forward to a response to your question. I have a lot of PADAUK that I am going use for a secretary desk.
Ron

-- Ron in Osseo, Minnesota

Wipe down the cut surface with acetone and then immediately glue it up with Titebond II or Titebond III either will work—just make sure you get it clamped up good. I built several pieces out of Padauk using this process with no joint failures.

-- Genius is immediate, but talent takes time.

The acetone is a great idea,if yu have access to West Systems Epoxy there should be no problems at all.

Thanks, Jeff. I thought that would cover it. I already have an ample supply of Titebond III.

Cowboy, I am kunda leary of epoxys right now (due to limited use on wood).

Thanks all for the useful feredback!

God Bless,
Hawg

-- Saving barnwood from the scrapyards

HI Hawg don’t be afraid of the West Systems epoxy it’s a whole different type than most,it’s what virutually all wooden boat builders use.About I don’t know how ago I hired a young guy who came from a boat background if you call 8 million dollar yahts a boat,anyway it was his suggestion and it is simply wonderful.It is pretty expensive though.It is also very good for bent laminations,not a lot of springback,good gap filling and very good bonding properties.