I too like aliphatic resin glue (Titebond) the best, but the joints must be near perfect for this glue to work satisfactorily.

Don't hesitate to CA pieces of scrap balsa into gaps, etc. You can easily trim it/sand it to the correct dimension. This gives the aliphatic resin glue a good purchase due to increased glueing area.

I too use a small 1/8" brush for applying the yellow aliphatic resin glue. If you want super strong joints with this glue and have already added balsa scrap to fill gaps and trimmed or sanded for a good surface - whew! -, apply a little glue with the brush, but make the coat very thin on all surfaces to be joined. Wait for a skin to form on the glue and then add a tiny bit more glue. It is now time to join the pieces, but be quick. This stuff will start to set up much quicker than one would suppose.

I use CA for tacking or filling with balsa scrap, but I try to avoid using CA as much as possible. I'm already sensitive to the fumes and if I get over exposed, I'll have a bad sinus headache for a few days if I'm not careful.


Ed Cregger