Joining outdoor furniture

Gampa · Post by **Gampa** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 4:38 pm

While not exposed directly to the elements (it is on an open outdoor porch) the porch swing I made last year is still looking good this Spring. I countersunk the wood screws and covered with plugs. I didn't glue the plugs in (my Grandson (He was three at the time) was having to much fun hammering the plugs in for me to take time to apply glue) I did however finish the swing with three or four coats of spar varnish thus allowing the first coat of varnish to soak into the wood and around the plugs and act as a glue. So far none have tried to back out. Of course they were hammed home pretty good.

rdewinter · Post by **rdewinter** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 2:03 am

Mike
I agree with Ed that a tight fitting plug glued in place would not collect water or dampness. Sand the plug smooth and it won't look like you used any fasteners at all. In my opinion, just about any outdoor or waterproof yellow glue will work just fine. Titebond III works well. Check out this link http://www.titebond.com/Download/pdf/Ho ... e_FWW.pdf/

Bob
San Diego

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 12:25 pm

The plug will work if the wood fibers in the plug are oriented in the same direction as the fibers in the wood in which the plug is glued. If not, it won't matter what glue you use -- the plug will eventually come loose.

With all good wishes,