> FWIW - The better two glue surfaces mate, the better glue joint you will > get with Titebond. When wood has splintered apart, even if there is no > old glue residue, it is often difficult to get the splintered surfaces > back together perfectly. That is why I prefer a thickened epoxy adhesive > with good wetting properties - any gaps are no problem. > > Some may argue that is overkill. Perhaps a valid point. A few good > through-bolts going through backposts likely are all you need anyway. It > just makes me sleep better. > > Terry Farrell The bolts are doing the work in the repair, not the glue, so it little matters one way or the other. I prefer cleaning up Titebond to cleaning up epoxy, so I use Titebond. Aspiring practitioner of KISS Ron N
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