Ep. 20 The Maker's Bond: Adhesives, Glues, and Shop Secrets

Send us a textEpisode 20: This week on Whatcha Makin', Alex Duffey and Alex Adams dive into a sticky topic: adhesives in the workshop! They break down the different types of glues, from standard PVA wood glue and its necessary clamping pressure to the brittle vs. flexible bonds of CA glue (super glue) and E6000 (or "Shoe Goo"). Learn when to use the right adhesive for the job, whether you're securing magnets, filling a knot with epoxy, or working on delicate joints.The hosts share their favorite tips, including the trick of mixing sawdust and wood glue to create a seamless putty, best practices for preventing air bubbles in an epoxy pour, and why flexible glue is the secret weapon for components that experience wear and tear.Hear what the guys are making, including custom epoxy river cribbage boards, Sasquatch figurines, and holiday production runs of herb strippers. Alex Adams shares his troubleshooting woes with a three-day-delayed epoxy mix and his continuing turning projects. Plus, they discuss the hilarious but serious issue of an IP infringement on a public domain game.Tune in for practical advice, chemistry lessons, and all the sticky details on making sure your projects hold up!Support the show