Would Molding stay with Wood Glue Alone?

[Aqua Pro Builder]

Would Molding stay put with wood glue alone?

All the DIYer and excellent wooder workers here, someone must have tried this.

Would molding stay put with wood glue alone and not molding nails? Assuming no one is going to bump into the molding nor the fixture is going to be moved around.

 

[bad coffee]

yep. but I would clamp it while it glues.

B

 

[KathyC]

I've done it & it's worked but if it's around the tank I like to supplement with nails.
If near the tank and you want to skip the nails I use Gorilla Glue but use sparingly!

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

I've done it & it's worked but if it's around the tank I like to supplement with nails.
If near the tank and you want to skip the nails I use Gorilla Glue but use sparingly!

Hmm, I also have Gorilla Glue around. But why sparingly?

 

[bad coffee]

because it expands really well. if you don't have something nailed/clamped, it will actually push the pieces away from each other. I've had it happen. I built a hood for a tank, and only clamped the bottom. the top was 1/2" wider because the glue pushed the pieces out.

B

 

[KathyC]

Because it expands. Read the instructions carefully and be sure to dampen both surfaces (if hardwood...if softwood like pine, just dampen 1 side).
It expands (wait..grabbing the bottle...) in volume 3-4X over the hour following application.
But the stuff holds great!

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

because it expands really well. if you don't have something nailed/clamped, it will actually push the pieces away from each other. I've had it happen. I built a hood for a tank, and only clamped the bottom. the top was 1/2" wider because the glue pushed the pieces out.

B

Holly macaroni.

 

[jhale]

there was a glue test done recently by fine woodworking, believe it or not the gorilla glue did not do that well.

I use a yellow glue for about 95% of the projects I do, it is very strong if clamped properly. I can make cabinets with just glue and some 16G nails to hold the pieces together. once the glue is dry it's not going to move at all. note this is for cabinets which do not receive any kind of abuse/stress, I would never do that for a tank stand!

 

[NYreefNoob]

i use and use to use liquid nail, actually also used it on last to stand's, to me it's the best wood glue there is. glue 2 pieces of wood together and try to break it apart. it will pull some of the wood with it

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

there was a glue test done recently by fine woodworking, believe it or not the gorilla glue did not do that well.

I use a yellow glue for about 95% of the projects I do, it is very strong if clamped properly. I can make cabinets with just glue and some 16G nails to hold the pieces together. once the glue is dry it's not going to move at all. note this is for cabinets which do not receive any kind of abuse/stress, I would never do that for a tank stand!

I was waiting for your expert answer and originally thought PMing you about it but then I thought many DIYers would like to know too

You so slow.

 

[jhale]

I just logged on :smash:

 

[EmilyT]

ooooo! jon has the expert answers!
whats my favorite color?:sgrin:

 

[roncgizmo]

Just use normal wood glue and clamps. if you have an edge you can find cheap clamps at a dollar store. without nails try to use one clamp per foot or so...the nails in finish work basically just holds the molding in place like a clamp assuming you are gluing unfinished wood to wood... the nail will also come out pretty easy unlike the molding itself stuck with glue.

 

[TimberTDI]

I also only use yellow glue. As far as the liquid nails, Rick correct me if I'm wrong, doesn't that always have some flex (like silicone)?

Steven

 

[jhale]

steven liquid nails does not dry hard like glue does, but I've never seen flexing in wood that is glued with it. I've had to demo a few things built with it, trying to pry wood apart that was joined with it was no fun.
I'd say that liquid nail is not the right adhesive for small wood molding, it's too thick for that purpose.

emily your favorite color is green.

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

emily your favorite color is green.

I was told girls have different favorite colors for every different things they have. White for their computer, Blue(s) for the music, and Green(s) in their hands.

 

[NYreefNoob]

i used it to hold side panels on and trim piece's. i put little dot's for the trim. and liquid nails has several different one's out now including industial strenght. i also used it in the corner's of new stand just for extra seam strenght. it turns rock hard, ill look and see which i have specifically though

 

[jhale]

read the directions on the industrial stuff, I think it's super toxic!!, even worse than the normal stuff. one down side to working with LN is if you get it on your skin it does not wash off, ever. you have to wait for new skin to grow :arg:
i like yellow glue, soap and water clean up

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

BTW, just let everyone know, I lost patience and nailed the soooker in place and started putting water in the tank.:shhh:

Keep the discussion going though, so that we can gain more info.

 

[jhale]

what more info do you want?

yellow glue works great, gorilla glue works ok, and liquid nails can glue your car to the ceiling if you can get it up there :Blurp: