I use small, 3 oz. plastic cups available in the supermarket (Stop & Shop). I place one on the scale and pour (squeeze) equal amounts by weight in grams of resin and hardener into it. I then mix it up using "skinny craft sticks" from a local craft store (hardwood, 6" x 1/4" x 1/16"). I repeatedly scrape the sides of the cup and swirl the mixture until it is a uniform consistency. This has to be done gently, or a lot of small air bubbles will be trapped in the mix.
I apply the glue to both surfaces, clamp, and scrape off the excess glue squeeze-out. I generally do not sand the wood surface, preferring to leave it as it comes from the saw. When I do have to sand for fitting purposes, I use a coarse sandpaper (or sanding stick) and blow air on the surface to remove as much sanding dust as possible. CAUTION If using an air compressor, make sure that there is no oil or water vapor mixed with the air. I will generally make 1 or 2 test glue joints from scrap spruce/ply and will leave the mixing/spreading stick in the leftover glue in the cup. The next day I will see if it has hardened and if it can be popped out of the cup as one solid chunk. I will test the wood strips by breaking them apart, and want to see the wood break, NOT the glue. Allen G. Wiesner KR-2SS/TD S/N 1118 65 Franklin Street Ansonia, CT 06401-1240 (203) 732-0508 flash...@usadatanet.net
