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    Steaming Glue Joints; Cutting Board Woods

    Jun 28, 2019 3 minutes

    Q Recently, my father, husband and I had a question about using steam to reactivate wood glue. We enjoy antique furniture, but sometimes the refinishing can take so long. Also, at times, something is broken and in need of repair. It would be nice to be able to take apart the furniture to repair/refinish and then reassemble. Is it possible to steam the area to soften glues or adhesives? Would this only work on water-based glues? Also, would the steam warp the wood?

    Kimberly Sutherland

    Smoot, Wyoming

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