Glue options

[Jim-78028]

When y'all have to glue some fretwork to a solid back piece, what do you use?

[don in brooklin on]

I have been using Titebond Translucent.  When it dries it is clear so if there is any squeeze out it doesn't show.

I apply sparingly.  On the fine pieces I dab on with a tooth pick.

Don

[pierre62]

Hello for my part i glue with hot glue gun, and it's ok.

Have a good day!

[Jim-78028]

Appreciate the replies, I was hoping someone knew of a spray glue that would hold like bottle glue does.

I found one by locktite, but it sprays streams rather than an actual spray like the stiff used to adhere paper patterns to the wood

[Rapid Roger]

I think that if you use spray glue (I use Loctite also) and you spray both surfaces it is suppose to make a permanent bond. That's what it says on the can anyway.
However for a good strong bond you need to use a good wood glue like Titebond or something similar. Most wood glue joints are in fact stronger than the wood it's self.
Spray glue may be a bit faster but, I think it is messier and not nearly as strong.

[Bill Wilson]

Depending on circumstances, I've used Aleene's Tacky Glue, CA glue, regular old yellow wood glue, white carpenter's glue, Weldbond and probably a few more.  If the fretwork is relatively thick and stable, I'll only glue it in a couple places, to hold it on the backer.  If this is just a display piece, it really isn't going to be under any stress, so over gluing just causes problems, like squeeze out, that I'd rather avoid. 

[CrewChief10]

I've used Locktite 200.  Only done it when applying birch to mdf, and only sprayed the birch.   Works well, would also be up for any other suggestions.