I'm no expert. But my Dad was, a fine cabinetmaker. He taught us to double-glue hardwood or dissimilar woods to get better penetration and a stronger bond. Glue and mate the pieces, separate them for an appropriate time (depending on density) anywhere from a minute or two to an hour or more, swipe a couple times with sandpaper then reglue.
EddieC,
Since you posted your father's glueing technique, I've been trying to remember where I've seen or read it before. So much for memory!
So, to be clear, your father's technique was to apply glue to both surfaces to be bonded instead of just one (known as "double gluing" in woodworking). Both pieces are mated (put together in their appropriate locations) and held in place (or lightly clamped?). The reason being so that the glue penetrates the wood in the area that the two pieces will be bonded to one another, correct?Then the pieces are separated from one another and the glue on each piece is allowed to dry for a period of time. Obviously, this is where the skill and experience of craftsman come into play. After the pre-applied glued pieces set apart from one another for the determined period of time, a fresh coat of glue is applied to both and they are joined and clamped to set. Do I have this right from your recollection?
When joining end-grain to end-grain, I apply glue to both surfaces, i.e.: "double gluing", but I've never tried your father's technique. I'll have to give it a try.
I don't see what you presented being a matter of semantics. What you presented has nothing to do with "slurry gluing" a wood joint...
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