Thanks to the power of wood glues you can do many things. If the glue is applied and dried properly, while holding the wood in place with pliers, it is more likely to break rather than come off where it was glued. Choose the right glue for your project.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: How to use glue
Step 1. Evaluate if plain white glue is right for your project
White glue is suitable for indoor items that undergo light or moderate use. It is suitable for smaller creations rather than furniture.
If the item is to be used daily or is large, then move on to the next method, using yellow carpenter glue
Step 2. Purchase a polyvinyl glue that is not suitable for children
Those for children are usually mixed with water for safety.
Step 3. Apply glue to the edges or seams to be glued with a small brush, along the entire length of the side to be glued
Step 4. Join the pieces together on a work surface
Placing the pieces on the edge of the table will make it easier to staple them.
Step 5. Place two scraps of wood on the glue, putting some paper or tape in the middle to prevent them from sticking together
Step 6. Put on the wood tongs
Screw-in ones are better for larger projects.
Step 7. Squeeze the pliers and let the excess glue come out of the joint
Resist the temptation to wipe it with a wet cloth, you may dilute the glue. Clean with a dry cloth or peel it off later.
Step 8. Keep the pieces pinched for at least two hours, preferably overnight
Method 2 of 3: Gluing indoor items
Step 1. Use yellow carpenter glue for indoor furniture
They are resin-based glues, sold in squeeze tubes.
Step 2. Place the piece on the work surface
Cover the surface with a non-stick material so the wood doesn't stick.
Step 3. Apply a string of glue to one side of the joint, then distribute it evenly with a brush
Step 4. Join the pieces and check for proper alignment
Step 5. Begin to adjust the pliers
Put small pieces of wood covered with paper or tape on the joint so as not to damage the wood with pliers, then tighten.
If possible, do it on both sides
Step 6. Join all the pieces together with multiple pliers
Put them alternately turned upwards and downwards, in order to guarantee a perfectly linear gluing.
Step 7. Check that there is the same amount of glue coming out of the seams
If not, it means that one of the pliers is narrower than the others.
Step 8. Wait an hour before removing excess glue
Remove it with a utility knife. When you remove the pliers it will be easy to scrape off with the sandpaper.
Step 9. Keep the pieces pinched for at least two hours
The glue dries quickly at higher temperatures, but can be used up to 7 degrees of temperature.
Method 3 of 3: Gluing outdoor objects
Step 1. Assess if your project is in danger of getting wet
If so, you will need to use formaldehyde glue to ensure the result. This type of glue is used on doors, windows and even on aquatic equipment.
Keep in mind that outdoor glue costs a lot more than yellow or white glue
Step 2. Use the method described above for indoor furniture
You will need wood tongs and shims to ensure a good result.
Step 3. Work in a heated room
The glue needs heat to activate.
Step 4. Stir the glue right before using it
Mix the resin and hardener according to the instructions on the package.
Step 5. Apply glue and put on pliers
Let it dry for at least ten hours.
Step 6. Wipe off excess glue with a dry cloth
When dry it will have a dark brown color. Remove the last stains with sandpaper.
