Laminated Stocks- what glue to use?

[cncmill]

Those of you who are making your own laminated stocks, what kind of glue do you use for the laminations? Feel free to post pictures.

Thanks,

Erick Crouthamel

 

[Preacher]

All I have used in the past 12 years is Gorilla Glue, and so far no problems.
There are lots of adhesives to use these days, and I'm always open to new stuff to use...

 

[Larryh128]

Looks pretty good to me. What NOT to use is pretty much any white glue, they are mostly water soluble.

 

[treeman]

hey Bruce,
What type of clamping system do you use? that pistol looks like it would shoot off the bench real well. how much does it weigh?

Darrell

 

[jonbearman]

+2 on the gorrila glue.

 

[Steve Blair]

Preacher is correct, Gorilla Glue is the way to go. Be sure to moisten the wood before gluing. I use a vacuum bag for laminating because furniture can have fairly large veneer areas and curved surfaces. Clamping works fine for projects as small as rifle stocks. Just remember that there is no such thing as too many clamps.

 

[broncman]

Gorrilla glue? Which one? They make a non swelling/foaming stuff. Is that what you guys are using? Heard of some using the titebond III.

 

[cncmill]

Very nice picture. Thanks for the responces. I will definitely check out the Gorilla glue.

Erick

 

[Steve Blair]

Gorrilla glue? Which one? They make a non swelling/foaming stuff. Is that what you guys are using? Heard of some using the titebond III.

[br]
I use the original Gorilla Glue, not the newer Gorilla Wood Glue. [br]
http://www.gorillatough.com/index.php?page=gorilla-glue

 

[madderg]

the best is Tite bond 2 or 3. Go to their site and read the test data.

 

[Preacher]

I used 8 clamps to hold it until the original glue cured out..
Thats a 338/284 Winchester, with a 1.250 20" barrel, it tips the scales at 16#'s

 

[timeout]

Now that's what I call a HAND CANNON!

 

[pdhntr]

Above: 22-250, mauser 98.

Above: 300 Win Mag pd rifle, M17

 

[pdhntr]

The Tortoise and the Hare. The Tortoise is the 6 BR, the Hare is a 6-06. 58 Gr. V-max at 3975, or 68 gr. Berger at 3825.

Jim

 

[pdhntr]

Above is CZ 527 in 223. The truck gun.

All of the above stocks are laminated, although it is hard to see on some.

As far as glue is concerned the yellow interior/exterior glue like Titebond and Probond work very well and are reasonably priced in gallons. I tested a lot of glues and was surprised that I could soak little pieces of laminate in water for almost a week before the glue joint would let go. Gorilla is fine, I did one stock with it, but I prefer Titebond.

What will loosen the laminates instantly is heat. If you grind the butt to fit a recoil pad, go slowly, as if the wood gets hot, the laminations will come apart.

Jim

 

[cncmill]

Preacher and pdhntr,
They are some beautiful pieces of craftmanship. I hope when I get around to doing mine, it will look half as good as those pictured. I have some pieces cut out of old cherry log. I am hoping it will have some nice features. I have two rough cut 4" thick slabs. Don't have the time to wait for it to dry so I want to cut some thinner slices and laminate, possibly with a different wood.
Thanks for posting the pictures. It got me more motivated.

Erick

 

[katokoch]

I use a clear epoxy resin when laminating with carbon fiber, otherwise I've used Titebond wood glue successfully for wood on wood.

Erick even if you re-saw the cherry slabs, do NOT laminate them until you are positive they are cured... you may still have to wait on the boards 'til they are ready.

 

[boogershooter]

I have revived / hijacked this thread to ask a similar related question. Last year I was given some curly walnut logs. I had them sawn to mostly 5/4" stock and air stacked them. I was wondering if I run them through the planer down to 1" and glue three or four layers together, depending on the lay out, is this thin enough? Any input is appreciated.
Pdhntr that is some really beautiful work!

 

[big bad bill]

Yes you can do that. I recently completed a figured hard maple stock with layers just over an inch in thickness. One does gain strength if the layers are thinner, but that would only be necessary if one wanted a thumbhole or other strength compromise. I use yellow carpenters glue for the laminating. Use lots of clamps for gluing.
Good luck with the stock!
Bill

 

[clowdis]

I've never used anything other than Titebond. Holds like crazy and is waterproof.