Uniform Glue Spreading
George VondriskaDescription
Master woodworker George Vondriska demonstrates a quick and easy way to evenly spread glue on your woodworking projects. A WoodWorkers Guild of America original video.
When I need to get glue on a big surface, like what I'm doing here, I need to glue these parts together to make a table leg, what I don't want to do is spend about four days spreading glue with this tiny brush. I want a way that I can get the glue on much faster and in a nice even film. So, I found that a threaded rod is a great solution for this. Watch how this works. We're gonna get the glue on the surface. And then, if you think of a mastic knife for tile, you're on your way to the way this works. All I'm gonna do is pull that threaded rod through the glue. That nice uniform film on there. This project's ready for clamps.
Good suggestion. I also use an old credit card with one edge cut with a pinking shear
What's the best way to clean the threaded rod of the Glue when your done
Frustrating to waste over a minute for a useless commercial to watch a one minute tip
Does using a threaded rod make a difference? Would a smooth-surfaced rod be any better or worse?
I devised a similar technique about 15 or 20 years ago based on an article I read, (probably in Wood Magazine). I salvaged the saw-tooth cutter from a wax paper or Saran Wrap dispenser and cut off a three inch piece. I then epoxied the piece, tooth side out, on the end of a ¼ x 6” x 3” wood strip with the teeth overhanging. I then used your method of applying and spreading the glue. It worked great but, I will now use your method. A threaded rod is more adaptable with variable width stock. Thank you for the suggestion. Frank Ashe
I liked the threaded rod for spreading glue. I have found that old business cards work well too. They have the added benefit of no clean up.