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Shooterer

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Subject : Unibond for exterior doors?
Posted : 2012-05-04 4:22 PM
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Any concerns about using unibond for the construction of exterior stile and rail doors?

I have an order for 20+ exterior doors in a northern US state. Although I use Unibond exclusively for all my bent work, I am reluctant to use it on these doors because of the extreme cold and the shock that slamming the doors would have on the joint.

Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Jim


 
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Darryl Keil

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Subject : RE: Unibond for exterior doors?
Posted : 2012-05-06 8:39 AM
Post #36636 - In reply to #36635
Jim,

Unibond is fine for exterior doors. The cold and shock will not be a problem. I assume the contruction will be mortise and tenon. If there are any butt joint glue up's make sure you have a sanded surface rather than just a jointed one. On solid wood Unibond perfers a sanded surface. Jointed and planed surfaces can be a little too slick. Sanding give an extra "bite" for the glue. Mortise and tenon joints are plenty rough so no need for sanding there.

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Tim

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Subject : RE: Unibond for exterior doors?
Posted : 2012-07-07 11:05 AM
Post #36683 - In reply to #36636
Darryl:
Would you have an opinion on Unibond vs. West Systems epoxy? I am building a pair of screen / storm doors.

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Tim


 
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Darryl Keil

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Subject : RE: Unibond for exterior doors?
Posted : 2012-07-08 4:21 PM
Post #36684 - In reply to #36683
Tim,

Unibond 800 would be fine for a screen/storm door as well. I use epoxy when the wood will be submerged or sit in water on a regular basis. Doors and window have exterior exposure but they dont float in water. I would also use epoxy where you need a high degree of gap filling ability, where there may be a lack of intimate contact between parts. If I'm building a wooden boat epoxy is what I'll use.

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craig tufankjian

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Subject : RE: Unibond for exterior doors?
Posted : 2012-07-09 4:31 AM
Post #36685 - In reply to #36684
Gorilla glue is also an excellent waterproof glue and has great gap filling properties.
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