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Martin Lawrence:

 Hi Bryan,

 8mm threaded bar set 20mm into wood, have done this before with other woods no problem it just appears the glues dont set with African blackwood

Have got one clamped up with Gorilla glue over night so will try again in the morning but still open to sugestions

Cheers Martin

Doug Barratt:
Try cleaning the hole & bar with meths prior to gluing.

bodrighywood:
The wood has moisture repellent properties so may well be oily like Lignum which could well affect adhesive properties. Washing in meths as suggested could well be the answer.

Pete

Tim Pettigrew:

--- Quote from: Doug Barratt on November 27, 2012, 11:25:52 PM ---Try cleaning the hole & bar with meths prior to gluing.

--- End quote ---

Acetone would be better - used this on Teak when doing boat repairs prior to using epoxy glue and it works extremely well.

Tim

Martin Lawrence:
Currently have everything soaking in Cellulose thinners which I beleive is acetone based. Will then try again with Gorilla glue.

Thanks for all the tips  Martin

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