Sadly the glue that I have been using isn't the best anymore, so I had a glue fail.
I have had suspicions on the glue being past its premium ever since I started the project. It has a shelf life of 12 months provided it is kept below 20 degrees Celsius. Those 12 months expired 3 years ago, and I guess that the average temperature in the stores room is 28 - 30 degrees Celsius.
The other glue options are contact glue or 2 component glue.
So I'll just continue to use this.
The secret compartments are slowly progressing. they are slowed down by the fact that I needed to glue in a divider, and then I had to wait for the glue to dry before being able to work on it again.
I have managed to make the first secret compartment, and tonight I plan to start on one of the drawers.
Leaning against the tool board, is the panel glue up for the lid.
The lid has been flattened on one side, and I have started doing the other side, so I don't just sit idle while the glue is drying.
No chance for getting another bottle of glue? It would be a shame to expend all those calories to have the chest fall apart later.
ReplyDeleteI guess being out at sea you aren't just able to run to the hardware store for some glue. The case is looking great however!
ReplyDeleteI will order some new glue next time we are going to make a purchase order for tools etc. for the engine department. But as for now I guess that I am stuck with it.
ReplyDeleteIt is a different glue that I am used to. It is Sika who normally makes good glues. It smells like vinegar, and it doesn't dry hard as a normal white or yellow glue, but remains a little flexible or unhardened if you like.
Regarding the calories: In my opinion it is still more fun burning those of by dsoing woodworking compared to going to the gym. But still I agree that I would be sad to se the chest self destruct.
I have just finished attaching the bottom, but it is 02:30, so I'll go to bed now.