This is on a valuable hardwood piece where a rather stupid repair was done with Gorilla Glue that never should have been repaired with the stuff.
Is there any evidence that Radio Frequency heating, locally applied, will cook the glue line enough to soften/release it? (Yes the hardwood piece is valuable enough to justify the RF cost.)
2007-05-04 20:10:44 · 7 answers · asked by Mike1942f 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
RF is Radio Frequency, like microwave, is used for heating, as in killing insects in nuts.
Surface (expanded) Gorilla Glue can be scraped off nicely with chisel and sandpaper.
I have glued wood tools that have been in water for months, but maybe freezing, as in Northeast, will do something.
2007-05-05 03:07:38 · update #1
I did a pair test pieces. After 24 hours, the one microwaved for 3 minutes (tested each 30 sec.) came apart, slightly browned in center of glue patch. Other one is still in freezer. Foam is not affected by any solvent, so joint is unlikely to be affected. Set glue is plastic per maker.
2007-05-10 04:38:16 · update #2
I know that Gorilla Glue can be broken down with nail polish remover but I do not know if that will ruin your wood.
2007-05-05 01:38:22 · answer #1 · answered by Starbucksgirl 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would use either yellow wood glue, or a 2-part epoxy. Gorilla glue is too cumbersome for what you are doing, and I don't think Crazy glue would work very well. How about gluing some test pieces with 2 or 3 different types of glue? Then you can get a sense of how easy they are to use. Also, if a glue does not work well for balsa wood, you'd find that out before going to the trouble of building the whole bridge. Good luck.
2016-03-19 00:00:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's going to be relatively impossible wven with the chemicals and solvents that others mentioned. You may be able to remove excess but getting out of a glued joint will be a whole other animal. Gorilla glue when applied correctly with the recommended moistening of one surface actually lets the glue soak into the wood which is what makes the joint so strong. Most other wood glues only adhere at the surfaces of the 2 pieces of joined wood making it easier. I cant say that it can't be done but it has never been done as far as I am aware. I would try to reach the manufacturer themselves and ask them, they can give the best advice on what may work. Good Luck!!!!
2007-05-12 10:27:08 · answer #3 · answered by Nick S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The gorilla glue ran down my chairs when I repaired the back and rungs and I can*t get it off.I*ve heard vinegar soaking on the glue for a few days will get it off but haven*t tried it as yet.
BTW what is RF?
2007-05-05 02:58:51 · answer #4 · answered by llittle mama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Urethane adhesives are very tough to dissolve or get off but there are ways. Bostik makes a product called Ultimate Adhesive Remover that will do it. Good luck.
2007-05-04 20:49:33 · answer #5 · answered by curmudgeon145 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
u might want to consider thinner or turpentine, I prefer turpentine as it works slower thus u have less chance of damaging the wood. or u might want to try wd - 40 yes wd- 40 to soak the wood and the glue to make it loose enough to pull away. last but not leaast plain old cooking oil.. liberally apply to the surface and reaplly after every hour and allow it to soak through the glue.
2007-05-10 03:26:58 · answer #6 · answered by aim4u29 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't think this will help ,gorilla glue came apart after being outside in the rain and snow here jn the north east!
2007-05-04 22:10:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive tried but no luck
2007-05-04 20:14:48 · answer #8 · answered by Conan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋