BEST ADHESIVE FOR NEWEL POST

[grifter]

When cutting and fitting newel posts down into a space, what adhesive/glue would one recommend?

 

[blup]

PVA

 

[johnny2007]

Good quality wood glue.

D4 Wood Glue

• Dries clear• Waterproof• Solvent free• Interior and exterior useSolvent free industrial grade, high strength wood adhesive. Totally waterproof, impact and temperature resistant, and sets in just 10 minutes. Meets the requirements of EN204 and WATT 91.This D4 grade wood glue is an ideal option...

www.toolstation.com

 

[Scally-Ho]

Cascamite

Cascamite Powder Resin Wood Glue - 250g

powdered resin wood glueSpecifically formulated for exterior joinery exposed to weather. This adhesive produces a bond stronger than the timber

statushomecare.com

 

[chirpychippy]

If it softwood and being painted I prefer polyurethane, but if it's oak or not being painted it's D4 PVA.

 

[grifter]

If it softwood and being painted I prefer polyurethane, but if it's oak or not being painted it's D4 PVA.

It's oak and not being painted

 

[chirpychippy]

It's oak and not being painted

D4 PVA - Polyurethane stains oak - PVA doesn't, but remove glue runs Immediately otherwise they are a pig to get off once glue has cured.

 

[GhostIntMachine]

You probably won't have a perfectly fitting joint, in which case Cascomite or other resin glues won't work (great in a nice warm workshop with loads of clamps, but beggar all use out on site). If the joint is anything other than a snug fit I'd pre-finish the woodwork (if possible, to seal the grain) and mask off to reduce the need to clean up squeeze out, then I'd use D4 PU glue (yes, the foaming stuff). You do have to ensure thst you don't apply too much of it, though, to minimisecsqueeze out. With snug joints I reckon D4 PVA is the best option for a lot of site work - again don't over glue. Minor squeeze out in oak can often be dealt with using a cabinet scraper and coarse grit alox paper (P80 or even P60) but using a little less glue is better. Low tack masking tape (e.g. 3M pink or yellow Frog tape) used appropriately also help reduce clean-up work

As a point of comparison we use hide glue on listed staircase repair work - gap filling and reversible.

 

[slawit]

If you do use PU glue, excess glue can be cleaned off with acetone (cheap nail varnish remover is normally just acetone) this must be done before the glue cures it will also help prevent staining.

 

[johnny2007]

PU glue is for seasoned chippies and not ideal for this application anyway.

 

[slawit]

PU glue is for seasoned chippies and not ideal for this application anyway.

Why and why??

 

[johnny2007]

Why and why??

Do I have to explain???
PU glue expands and a little too much makes a mess.
For what the op needs to do the glue I suggested is the correct option and any excess can be wiped clean with a damp cloth, leaving no mess behind.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Do I have to explain???

That's a bit arrogant, well done, you're reputation is maintained.

 

[HERTS P&D]

That's a bit arrogant, well done, you're reputation is maintained.

Well, the OP is a DIYER, so it won't be perfect joints.

Andy

 

[GhostIntMachine]

Well, the OP is a DIYER, so it won't be perfect joints.

+1. Precisely why PU glue would probably be a good choice - providing the previously explained precautions are taken