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Yellow Glues
Yellow Glues
Yellow
glues, also known as P.V.A. (polyvinyl acetate) glues, include
the original white glues, and some of the older yellow
glues.
The newer yellow glues, such as Tite Bond II are aliphatic
resin glues. They are the mainstay of the woodworking industry, in
that they are easy to work with, are water soluable, at least until
dry, and have great holding power. They also have the advantage
of cross-linking, meaning as the water evaporates, a chemical
reaction takes place and renders the glue water
resistant.

This glue, while not rigid, as is urea resin, it still
has it's place in veneering. One significant advantage is that it
can be brushed or rolled onto both surfaces, allowed to dry
completely, and the be ironed on, with a household iron. This
process is reversable for about 24 hours. After that, it's
permanent. This feature is a huge advantage when needing to place a
laid up veneered panel in it's exact location, prior to it
sticking. Unlike contact cement, where once the pieces touch, your
unable to move them. Also any bubbles found after glue up can be
ironed down, for up to 24 hours. On example of this would be
matching table legs from poplar, and then ironing on an exoctic
veneer. The process is permanent, and very cost
effective.
Clean up can be done with water, and squeeze out at the
joints should be left alone until mostly dry, and removed with a
putty knife or chisel.
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