I know this should probably be in Quick Questions just I think it is too big of a question for Quick Questions.

Basically I am looking for a glue to make decks with, the glue I have now is okay just the decks don't get as rock solid as I would like. By now I have spent roughly around 40 USD on trying to find a good glue and they have all back fired....


Please Help...

its not the glue, its you.

and yeah quick questions.

I want to know that too, but that is just like asking how to dye veneer..
So you wont get any good answers I think

tight the mold almost as hard as you can

Not to tight or you get mold marks

i dont have that sort of crappy mold which would leave those -.-

U have a square mold?

i doesnt leave any shit in there

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I use a CNC machined square metal mold, I don't have mold marks I just want recommendations on brands and things like that..

arent they expensive?? like atleast $100

Well I really don't see anyone just giving the brand of their glue to you Caspar. I think that's a bit much to ask. Any wood glue should do the trick.

My mold cost me like 320. I guess I don't want the brand but Ryan do you know if your glue is water based??

Caspar.. Use a woodglue. Keep in mind that waterbased glues might need longer cure time that the botlle says, cus there isn't much space for the water to get out.

You could check out some poly urethane glue if you want something not waterbased.

blosom wrote:

its not the glue, its you.

you have overlooked this casper.....honestly i think its the best advice here for you.

research is key.

all the new comers into deck making want everything given to them on a plate. i have given it to you on a plate.

deck perfection takes trail error time and experience. you cannot rush those things.

you could send me your glue and i could use it and i would get a deck as solid as any other deck.

why?

because i know how to use it.

know your tools. know your game. research, practice determination.

I use elmers outdoor carpenter glue. Outdoor holds stronger cause its more water resistant. Just make sure not to put to much glue otherwise the decks dont have enough pop. Thin layer between each ply.

blosom wrote:

blosom wrote:

its not the glue, its you.

you have overlooked this casper.....honestly i think its the best advice here for you.

research is key.

all the new comers into deck making want everything given to them on a plate. i have given it to you on a plate.

deck perfection takes trail error time and experience. you cannot rush those things.

you could send me your glue and i could use it and i would get a deck as solid as any other deck.

why?

because i know how to use it.

know your tools. know your game. research, practice determination.

Well not always, depends partially on the glue. Sometimes certain glue doesnt always dry too great and also yes depends on experience because the amount of glue effects the outcome of the pop. More glue, less pop, less and more even layer of glue= more pop!

Triigzhd u make decks?

Yes I have begun to. I have made about 5 but im having issues with sanding. My belt sander is currently broken, check out my thread in Discussion if you got any good ideas for alternative sanding methods lol

Thank you for all the input, it may just be me but honestly I don't think so, my glue makes my decks come out like super soggy. THis one past deck I made came out soggy and I let it be in the mold for a week whilst I was away then it cured outside the mold now for a week and its still soggy

Too much glue? I just use normal wood glue..

triigzhd wrote:

Well not always, depends partially on the glue. Sometimes certain glue doesnt always dry too great and also yes depends on experience because the amount of glue effects the outcome of the pop. More glue, less pop, less and more even layer of glue= more pop!

lol. another one who hasn't the foggiest.

im not about to give away trade secrets, but ill say it again.

it is not the glue. it is you.

the methodology/ timing and curing are far more important than the glue.

so ill say it again.

it is not the glue. it is you.

thats all the advice im giving away...i feel ive given too much already. deck making is full of problems if you want perfection....im still running into new problems now that i have to overcome by my own methods....bottom line, if you cannot experiment and work out stuff by yourself, deck making is not for you.

nobody is going to buy a mold,glue,vice etc, then a few months later going to have amazing decks......sorry its not going to happen. if you want to be the best, the best is experience and that cannot be rushed.

look at your environment. id start their Casper.

This question is like asking how to dye veneer, you get answers, but they arent good answers!

if you cannot work out how to dye veneer.....seriously give up......dying veneer doesn't even come close to difficult.

well no...dont give up....just research. instead of wanting it smacked in your face at 10000 ton.

all the info is on the forums.....if you could be bothered to look.

blosom wrote:

if you cannot work out how to dye veneer.....seriously give up......dying veneer doesn't even come close to difficult.

Just like finding the good glue, you just need to find the good glue.
But I can't dye tho :oops: