Quick setting glue for mouldings...

[Michael Donahue]

Hey all. I'm going to be doing some crown moulding on some bookcases I just built. I want to try to glue the 45's together and put up the moulding in one piece so I was wondering if there was a good quick setting glue that I could use to bond the corners. I was hoping there'd be something with a short open time (enough to get everything lined up) but quick setting enough that I don't have to wait to long or clamp it (I'll be nailing it onto the bookcases).

Thanks for the help! :)

[Daniel Thompson]

2P-10 adhesive made by Fastcap works very well for this type of application. It's a thick gel with a spray accelerator. Put the gel on one piece and spray the accelerator on the other. When they come in contact, they're stuck. I've bought it at Woodcraft stores but don't see it on Woodcraft's web site currently. You can always order directly from Fastcap as a last resort.

[Neal Clayton]

titebond 3 and a finishing nail shot in the corner works fine for me. it'll be set in about 10-15 mins and the nail is pressure enough to hold it.

[Chris Padilla]

Titebond makes a molding and trim glue (http://www.titebond.com/IntroPageTB.ASP?UserType=1&ProdSel=ProductCategoryTB.asp?prodcat=1) exactly for your situation. The only problem is that it isn't too easy to find; I doubt your local hardware store has it. You may need to visit a woodworking shop.

If you can't find it, in a pinch, use the original Titebond I (red cap). It sets up relatively fast but probably not fast enough for you.

[Vince Shriver]

Pin nailers (23 guage) work well for holding trim in place and the nail hole is almost invisable - smaller than the punctuation at the end of this sentence.

[Lee Schierer]

It's a bit pricey perhaps, but Titebond's HiPur hot polyurethane glue is super strong and sets up in less than 5 minutes. http://www.newwoodworker.com/reviews/graphics/photos/tools/hipurrvu/hipurleadt.jpg

[Chip Lindley]

I recommend the *instant setting* pin nailer, plus some good ol' yellow wood glue! A pin nailer is the best thing since *sliced bread*....whole wheat is healthier than jusWhite....

[Michael Donahue]

I did just pick up a pin nailer (HF model...don't laugh! :D) so I think I'll give that a shot first.

About the Titebond moulding glue....how long do you have to hold/clamp it to get a decent bond before attaching?

Thanks for all the replies folks!:cool:

[Chris Padilla]

I did just pick up a pin nailer (HF model...don't laugh! :D) so I think I'll give that a shot first.

About the Titebond moulding glue....how long do you have to hold/clamp it to get a decent bond before attaching?

Thanks for all the replies folks!:cool:

Since I brought it up, I'll respond: I have no idea...couldn't find it when I needed it and so I went with Titebond I. It sets up pretty quick. I glued all my door casings on the floor before attaching them to the wall and just clamped them up for an hour. Worked for me.

[Lee Schierer]

I did just pick up a pin nailer (HF model...don't laugh! :D) so I think I'll give that a shot first.

About the Titebond moulding glue....how long do you have to hold/clamp it to get a decent bond before attaching?

Thanks for all the replies folks!:cool:

I watche a demo of the HiPur system at a woodworking show and they glued pine pieces about 3/4" thick, 3" long and 2" wide together as part of the demo. In less than five minutes after gluing they handed them to big guys in the crowd and challenged them to break the bond using just their hands. None did that I saw!

[Robert Parrish]

I use the HiPURformer System and it works great! I just glued several hundred pieces on a carousel horse and it would have been hard to do without it. The only problem I had was with squeeze out. It's had to remove.