hodge911 Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 A mate has just sent me a message asking best way to repair a snapped curved leg on a foot stool / piano stool . Am I correct in thinking there's a powdered wood glue that if mixed correctly and fully set is stronger than the wood. If so can anyone let me know it's name please or any other that would be up to the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipper Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 Think it’s called Castamite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hodge911 Posted November 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 Similar to this stool . Leg snapped just below cross brace so would that powdered glue do it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 As mentioned, Cascamite. When mixed correctly, it flows into the grain etc and is very strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondoggy Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 You could put a dowel in to give extra strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Christopher Jones Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 32 minutes ago, dipper said: Think it’s called Castamite 👍 26 minutes ago, hodge911 said: Similar to this stool . Leg snapped just below cross brace so would that powdered glue do it ? Yes & stronger than the wood mix to a thick creamy consistency & cramp lightly, wipe excess off with a damp cloth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 24 minutes ago, moondoggy said: You could put a dowel in to give extra strength. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 Or a long screw up through the foot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 It's asking a lot but cascamite is the only glue I know of that might do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 1 hour ago, moondoggy said: You could put a dowel in to give extra strength. As above would make a proper job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipper Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 Castamite was the original it had some issues with storage very short shelf life.It was replaced with the one shown.A gunsmith mate told me it wasn’t as good.😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 1 hour ago, moondoggy said: You could put a dowel in to give extra strength. A great idea , will make the repair stronger . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Christopher Jones Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 22 minutes ago, dipper said: Castamite was the original it had some issues with storage very short shelf life.It was replaced with the one shown.A gunsmith mate told me it wasn’t as good.😀 I have been using it for over 60 yrs & its hard to beat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClemFandango Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 Cascamite or epoxy. No need for a dowel it won't make a ****s worth of difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 i mended an old mule chest ..(the planks)......and made sure the wood was clean and applied Gorilla wood glue.......never used it before....so it was a shot in the dark....released the clamps 30 hours later....fine........and it still is 3 months on.. you do have a little working time with it and the excess is easily cleaned off with a damp rag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatchap Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 Gorilla Glue, the brown one is extremely strong. Once that's cured its pretty much permanent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipper Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 Keeper mate had a old aya yo man and he snapped it in 2 pieces across the grip.said I would ask a gunsmith mate to look at it.Good point was it didn’t have any oil on it at all.. He used castamite plus small pins .it still gets thrown about in back of Land Rover. Over 20 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbyduck Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 2 hours ago, Ultrastu said: Or a long screw up through the foot +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 3 hours ago, Capt Christopher Jones said: I have been using it for over 60 yrs & its hard to beat Unless you use polyurethane expanding glue. 20 mins and declamp. It’s amazing stuff and controllable in a silicon style tube 👍😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltings Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 i would set the repair with castamite mixed thinly a bit like single cream clamp to get the best repair possible clean up and let it set then drill a hole to suit a dowel up through the repair and then glue that in a better end result dont forget to cut a v groove in the dowel to let excess glue out the cabinet maker way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted November 6, 2020 Report Share Posted November 6, 2020 Professional carpenter friend of mine uses Gladiator Glue - it's expanding in a gun style tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Christopher Jones Posted November 6, 2020 Report Share Posted November 6, 2020 9 hours ago, team tractor said: Unless you use polyurethane expanding glue. 20 mins and declamp. It’s amazing stuff and controllable in a silicon style tube 👍😎 Sorry not suitable, **** to use/clean-up & will probably leave a yellow glue line 35 minutes ago, spandit said: Professional carpenter friend of mine uses Gladiator Glue - it's expanding in a gun style tube. see my previous C& G Joiner 😇 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted November 6, 2020 Report Share Posted November 6, 2020 2 hours ago, Capt Christopher Jones said: Sorry not suitable, **** to use/clean-up & will probably leave a yellow glue line see my previous C& G Joiner 😇 We use sovereign glue .its a silicone style tube . It’s controllable and cleans off without any issues. No yellow lines to be seen . It’s great for laminations . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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