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Reddit mentions of Gorilla Wood Glue, 4 Ounce Bottle, (Pack of 1)
Sentiment score: 2
Reddit mentions: 2
We found 2 Reddit mentions of Gorilla Wood Glue, 4 Ounce Bottle, (Pack of 1). Here are the top ones.
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- Easy-to-use, water based adhesive with Gorilla holding power
- Best for building, carpentry or hobby projects using any type of wood
- Complete Projects Faster; Requires only 20 - 30 minutes of clamp time, fully cured in 24 hours
- Use Indoors or Outdoors; Passes ANSI/HPVA Type II water resistance
- Versatile; Ideal for use on hardwoods, softwoods and natural wood composites
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Off White |
| Height | 6 Inches |
| Length | 1.1 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | 1 - Pack |
| Weight | 0.33 Pounds |
| Width | 2.5 Inches |
Oh no these things are stout. When I built them I used proper wood glue (not just dipping the dowels in water) on all the joints, and used a ratchet instead of that dinky hex key it came with. Just don't turn them the wrong orientation when setting them up. The "shelves" should be horizontal; if you turn it sideways by accident and the individual slats are load-bearing, you might have a swaying left-to-right issue.
The only problem I really had was the carpet. My floors aren't completely plumb near the baseboard and the shelves tilted away from the wall. Those things came with anchoring kits (for liability reasons, "hey dummy we gave you a wall anchor") and I thought of using them but instead had a better idea. I took heavy cardboard and some wooden door casing wedges and made a little platform under the shelves to tilt them back.
They're pretty solid, I'm not worried about my kids knocking them over.
I just assembled this over the weekend. It was a little more work than I thought, so here is what I’d say to do:
Get this hobby knife (or something like it): SE 813PK 16-Piece Hobby Knife Set with Aluminum Collet Chucks https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002BBYIE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_FRGhAb4HDSWWY
The pieces were very difficult to punch out and several big pieces splintered in places (not to the point of structural integrity). After a couple of this (I know I know, I tried to change my technique), I used the flat chisel like piece to begin punching them out. Took a lot more time but it worked. Pressed the chisel down and lightly tapped with the hobby hammer I got from Meeple Reality.
Speaking of which, get this hobby hammer (or something similar, the light weight is important. I got big hands but it is fatiguing swinging the little bigger guys): Cousin Craft and Jewelry Mallet, 8-Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001144WTE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_SJHhAbJ83KX36
Once the glue is in, or you got the pieces together, hammer them in. Check for gaps in the joints.
Speaking of which, get this wood glue (or something like it) : Gorilla Wood Glue, 4 oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HDM9I3S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_MOGhAbT804887
The first half or so I applied it to every joint. Keep a paper towel handy or something to clean the excess that seeps out.
The last couple of intricate pieces I only glued the outside supports. The intricate pieces inside didn’t require it. I’m pretty sure it’ll hold. If it doesn’t I’ll glue it when it happens.
Ok, I think I got it down. I wrote this over 4 sessions as time permitted quick style, so if something is weird or doesn’t make sense let me know. I have so little DIY experience , so if I can do this, you can do this.