Adhesive for chopping board

johno

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Dec 12, 2011, 6:49:19 AM12/12/11

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I am making a few small chopping boards out of some beech offcuts I
have knocking about, question is, what adhesive to use?
I have a cartridge of PU, marked as waterproof, or would Cascamite be
better. The boards will obviously need to be washable. Dishwasher
does not come into the equation!
Thoughts and suggestions welcome as always.
Johno

d...@gglz.com

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Dec 12, 2011, 7:36:55 AM12/12/11

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Order I was taught was cascamite/polyurethane/epoxy in terms of
increasing strength and resistance to moisture - and good/true faces
and high clamping pressure.

johno

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Dec 12, 2011, 9:39:59 AM12/12/11

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> Order I was taught was cascamite/polyurethane/epoxy in terms of
> increasing strength and resistance to moisture - and good/true faces
> and high clamping pressure.

OK, thats interesting. I had not considered epoxy. Suppose I could use
Araldite? Boards are only small, each being about 8" x 5" made up of
five 1" square pieces. These have been requested by SWMBO and her
children as being ideal for chopping the odd bit of garlic etc :-)
Machined square, very true, clamping not a problem.
Thanks for feedback

NT

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Dec 12, 2011, 1:34:11 PM12/12/11

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Epoxy is about the most durable wood glue there is, and is relatively
foodsafe. Its liable to fail under heat though, so should be fine for
handwash, but not necessarily dishwashing.

NT

Tim Lamb

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Dec 12, 2011, 1:56:13 PM12/12/11

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johno <johnp...@gmail.com> writes

Be a good thing to rebate the ends and fit tie strips.

regards

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Tim Lamb

The Natural Philosopher

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Dec 12, 2011, 2:37:17 PM12/12/11

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I repaired a laminated beechwiood one with epoxy. I did as per my usual
stove it afterwards when cramped up at about 90C..

Its still together.

Cant say we ever dish washed it tho.

> NT

johno

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Dec 12, 2011, 3:22:38 PM12/12/11

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> Epoxy is about the most durable wood glue there is, and is relatively
> foodsafe. Its liable to fail under heat though, so should be fine for
> handwash, but not necessarily dishwashing.
>
> NT

As mentioned in original post, dishwasher does not come into the
equation, I am the dishwasher!

johno

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Dec 12, 2011, 3:20:30 PM12/12/11

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On Dec 12, 6:56 pm, Tim Lamb <t...@marfordfarm.demon.co.uk> wrote:
> In message
> <4d9ad4e4-9c06-4488-bdfd-b7bdda242...@y12g2000vba.googlegroups.com>,
> johno <johnpsm...@gmail.com> writes

>
>
>
> >> Order I was taught was cascamite/polyurethane/epoxy in terms of
> >> increasing strength and resistance to moisture - and good/true faces
> >> and high clamping pressure.
>
> >OK, thats interesting. I had not considered epoxy. Suppose I could use
> >Araldite? Boards are only small, each being about 8" x 5" made up of
> >five 1" square pieces. These have been requested by SWMBO and her
> >children as being ideal for chopping the odd bit of garlic etc :-)
> >Machined square, very true, clamping not a problem.
> >Thanks for feedback
>
> Be a good thing to rebate the ends and fit tie strips.
>
> regards
>
> --
> Tim Lamb

Rebate as opposed to groove? Rebate both sides? Tie strips simply
glued in place I presume. Sounds like a sensible idea.

The Night Tripper

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Dec 12, 2011, 4:52:29 PM12/12/11

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I rate Cascamite highly, but not for applications where it comes into much
contact with the skin, and so certainly not for this sort of use. It's
potentially quite an irritant IIRC.

J^n

d...@gglz.com

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Dec 12, 2011, 5:25:19 PM12/12/11

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Modern way would be biscuits, but doubt it needs extra strength.

Tim Lamb

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Dec 12, 2011, 5:58:47 PM12/12/11

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johno <johnp...@gmail.com> writes

Depends what tackle you have.

I have a stock of 12'0" x 1'0" x 1,1/8" boards made from hardwood
strips, commonly sold as *lorry flooring*. The chopping board I made had
a *tongue* spindle cut at either end and *grooved* end pieces fitted.
AFAIR I only used exterior woodworking adhesive.

Weighs a ton!

regards

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Tim Lamb

johno

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Dec 14, 2011, 4:58:48 AM12/14/11

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> I have a stock of 12'0" x 1'0" x 1,1/8" boards made from hardwood
> strips, commonly sold as *lorry flooring*. The chopping board I made had
> a *tongue* spindle cut at either end and *grooved* end pieces fitted.
> AFAIR I only used exterior woodworking adhesive.

All hand or hand power tools. As the stock is only 1" x 1" x 8" I am
not talking about anything substantial! These boards are handy for
the odd, small item. Not sure if tie strips are overkill though. First
one glued up last night with araldite, seems fine and dandy :-)

fred

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Dec 14, 2011, 12:01:20 PM12/14/11

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I regularly make chopping boards for various family members and only
ever use waterproof pva glue. Occasionally a join may open but that's
no big problem just re-glue and re cramp it. Good as new.

Paul Mc Cann