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Forum topic by amfmnsam posted 271 days ago 242 views 0 times favorited 4 replies Add to Favorites
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amfmnsam

10 posts in 589 days


271 days ago

FWW’s GArden Bench for All Seasons is my next project. http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/ProjectsAndDesign/ProjectsAndDesignPDF.aspx?id=2530

He makes a small bench to withstand the yearlong offerings of a Maine climate. Should work ok for central Indiana. He uses Spanish Cedar, marine epoxy and copper rivets. My budget called for cypress, Gorilla Glue and copper rivets. Oh yeah, I also acquired a couple of vintage Stanley planes, #5 and #7, and learned to sharpen and handle them to thickness and join my lumber. I was stoked.

Got close on the back legs
http://s60.photobucket.com/albums/h40/amfmnsam/?action=view&current=legsandtemplate.jpg

Then found this
http://s60.photobucket.com/albums/h40/amfmnsam/?action=view&current=feet.jpg
The one on the right is splitting pretty badly. Is there a fix or should I start over.
A lot of time and energy has gone into getting this far. Starting with 2×6’s from the mill.

Thanks

Frank

-- Keeping my fingers attached so I can stroke my wife's hair and hold my daughter's hand

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GaryK

8541 posts in 516 days


271 days ago

You should be able to get some waterproof glue up that split. Put a clamp on it and once it’s dry I wouldn’t
thing you should have any problems with it splitting again.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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roman

474 posts in 422 days


271 days ago

I agree with Gary. ........put a wedge in the split, just enough to open it up along the length of the split and then force glue into the both sides of the split. Use your finger to really push the glue in. Remove the wedge and like Gary says…....clamp er shut, even masking tape will work to close it.

Even if the piece breaks off you can glue it back on!

-- http://www.furnituremann.ca/

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Al Killian

203 posts in 281 days


270 days ago

Some ca glue will seal that up. Get the thin stuff and pore it in. Let it set for a few seconds and wipe of the extra with aceatone or let it completly cure and scrape it off.

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skozub

58 posts in 287 days


270 days ago

Agreed with Roman and GaryK. Once you get the split opened up a bit you can even use your air compressor to blow some of the glue back into the hard to reach spots at the very back of the split…gentle on the air…then fill in the rest with a small brush, finger or business card (they are worth something!).

Good luck!

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