lam prep ?

[LittleBen]

I'm going to have to weigh in on Spider's side on this one.

I think he's dead on. the less damage to the surface the better IMO.

Only way to really determine for sure would be to conduct an experiment ... one that I do not have the patience, time, or desire to conduct frankly ....

[snapper1d]

LittleBen your glue companies have already done all the experiments to test their products and still continue to experiment on every batch of glue they make.They are not shade tree experimenters and have proven what works and what doesnt.This is why they put directions on their products.They also have liabilities on their products and want them to be used in safe manors.

[talkingcabbage]

To chime in with my .02, doesnt smooth on say to use 120 grit to prep the glue surfaces anyway? I use a 50 grit surface myself, but I believe the company recommends 120.

[LittleBen]

Point taken. IIRC smooth-on says 120grit for surface prep. Couldn't find a specification for surface prep for titebond ...

[Buemaker]

Take a look at this, one should think the planed joint would be better.

[LittleBen]

What text is that out of?

[Roy from Pa]

Gotta be a very old book if Bue has it..    

[Buemaker]

Ben, it is from The Encyclopedia of Wood.
ISBN 0-8069-6994-6. Page nr is 9-6.
Roy, I'm still a spring chicken.