minijunkie Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I am going to start my RGT store kit to make it into a witch' shop real soon. I have no experience builiding any dollhouses. I know glue is a personal preference...but since I have no experience I am wondering what most of you use when you put together your dollhouses?? Thanks! ~Bobbi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuttiwebgal Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I have only used Aileens tacky glue. for all my mini needs! nutti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doogster Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Yellow carpenter's glue, the bond types are great, they dry a little faster. Hey, Norm Abrams uses yellow carpenter's glue, what better endorsement could you ask for? Now if the joint is hidden (most RGT joints aren't) I like to use (so does Norm) polyurethane glue, you can use Gorilla Glue if you like but they're all the same, since it's the strongest glue there is short of epoxy resin (which you could use on all your joints) but it makes a huge mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydroped Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I like wood glue when I have it - otherwise I've used Tacky Glue and it works great too - the only thing I'd warn against is using a hot glue gun . No glue guns -David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doogster Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Just say no to glue guns. I am down with you on this mah bruthah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I like carpenters glue, also. However, I will use a dot of hot glue to hold something in place till it dries then pop it off. I usually use tape, but sometimes you can' t (in an odd corner) Don't use hot glue if you wallpaper before assembly though. I only use it on raw wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAK Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I use hot glue for roof shingles otherwise tacky glue everywhere else. Sometimes I use guick grip for small things like curtains so that they will stick fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdolls Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Has anyone tried miracle glue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_in_PA Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Like my hero Norm on This Old House , I have had the best luck with yellow wood glue. I had the good fortune to come across a supply of wood glue that was used for installing hardwood floors. This seems to work great . For small items like doorknobs, etc., I use a dab of superglue. Be sure to have a supply of masking tape to hold the joints together while they dry. Have fun ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I use a combo of carpenter`s glue and fast dry glue on the body of houses. I use Tacky glue for everything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlene Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Carpenter's glue for the house. Tacky glue for everything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I used a combo of tacky glue, wood glue and contact cement... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 wow contact cement...That stuff makes me see colors! ROFL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 My favorite glues to use is by Elmers "Titebond" or "Probond" glues. They seem to get tacky fast enough and it's a nice strong grip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minijunkie Posted October 27, 2006 Author Share Posted October 27, 2006 COOL!! Thanks for all your replies everyone. ~Bobbi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinfl Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Doogster why are glue guns so bad ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Doogster why are glue guns so bad ? If one lives in a warm climate zone the glue seem to "loosen" iself after a while and in general the glue gun glue sort of wears of its stickiness after a while, it might not but then again it just might do it.... The glue used can sort of be re-melted if one exposes it in enough heat and that is no good :thumb: Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinfl Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Thank you Anna... So wood glue is the way to go. I have been converted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 I also reinforce joins with heavy-duty staples after gluing (I also prefer Probond carpenter's wood glue by Elmer's). I use rubber cement for laying wood floor strips and white glue for most other stuff. Like Steve, I find a dab of superglue helpful to hold hardware (I like the gel; keep a big bottle of acetone and a bag of cottonballs handy). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minijunkie Posted October 29, 2006 Author Share Posted October 29, 2006 Do you think using liquid nails for gluing my wood floor to matboard will be ok?? Someday I will get a staple gun Thanks! ~Bobbi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 I have tried liquid nails. It is kind of thick (physically, not just texture) you would have to make sure you used it spread thin and then I don't know how well it would grip. I use it for a filler in gaps sometimes, but due to the size of the tubes and the fact it always wants to dry out before I can use it up, I find yellow glue to be the better choice. Plus liquid nails is a pain to clean up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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