View Full Version : What type of glue?
Marc Prudhomme
01-22-2007, 9:08 PM
Hi guys
I am putting hardwood flooring material on top of (2) MDF bases for a workbench.Would Regular yellow glue be ok to use?Any sugestions?I might even go with a solid core door for a base,I dont know yet(whatever is cheaper)I found a clearence box of oak flooring for 30 bucks,enough to do 21 sq ft table.
Tom Hamilton
01-22-2007, 9:53 PM
Hi Mark: I just finished my bench top replacement and nailed the oak flooring strips to the subbase. I screwed the first row from underneath to give a solid base and fired away with the nail gun. The last row was also screwed from underneath.
If you glue down, and the wood moves any, will you get splits/cracks/warping?
Enjoy, Tom
Marc Prudhomme
01-22-2007, 10:55 PM
Tom,
What was your subbase?
Neil Bosdet
01-22-2007, 11:16 PM
I would go with the MDF in a few layers as long as the top has good support. I used regular carpenters glue and this is what I'd recommend. I haven't had any noticeable issue with movement.
Tom Hamilton
01-23-2007, 8:41 AM
Hi Marc:
Which subbase? This is one of those projects that have grown over the years.
It started as a one layer 3/4 MDF; then another layer of same; then a layer of Southern Yellow Pine 2X8'x ripped into 1 1/2 strips and glued together with biscuits and screwed from underneath; finally I nailed the oak flooring into the SYP.
Here's some pics of the process:
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=50172
Here's the end result:
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Best regards, Tom
Marc Prudhomme
01-23-2007, 9:29 PM
nice table Tom.Whats that about 3 inches thick
Tom Hamilton
01-24-2007, 9:06 AM
Marc, it is actually, 3 3/4". Tom
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