Soften dried Titebond III?

[Rick Schubert]

Any ideas to soften dried, hard Titebond III on my Bessey K-Body clamps (in and around the threads) so I can get it off with a brass wire brush?

Thanks, Rick

[Todd Burch]

I just use a sharp putty knife. I figure the more brittle the glue, the better.

Todd

[Tom Hintz]

Nearly all glues soften when subjected to heat, how soft and how much heat is a guessing game.
I think Todd has it right though. Wood glue probably will not get a good bite on the metal threads making popping it off with the point of a utility knife (be careful!) or similar instrument faster and more effective.

[glenn bradley]

If you live in a warm climate like I do, stand the clamp in the fridge for about a half hour (no, really). The glue pops right off with a scratch awl or like tool.

[chris del]

Tightbond III turns to a soft rubbery texture at about 32 degrees celcius.....think that is about 90 F.....

It will easilly peel off at the temperature.

[Jeffrey Makiel]

I did not try Titebond III yet, but this works for other water resistant yellow glues (Titebond II, Elmers, etc.): use warm water with household ammonia by soaking a rag and letting it sit on the glue for a bit.
-Jeff

[Cliff Rohrabacher]

Nearly all glues soften when subjected to heat, how soft and how much heat is a guessing game.

Exactly so. Not too much heat either.

An cloths iron some moisture a towel and some patience.

[Randy Meijer]

Exactly so. Not too much heat either.

An cloths iron some moisture a towel and some patience.

A hair dryer might be an easy solution?:confused: