Carvebuddy and gorilla glue

[Ramjet]

Hi .
I have seen the ad for the Carvebuddy in SSWS and checked out Carvewright on the web I also watched a demo at the Puyallup Wa wood show . Has any one had experience with this product ?
I would also like to hear comments from users of Gorilla glue . I tried it and I'm beginning to wonder if it is more trouble than it is worth .Stay with the tried and proven .
Cheers . Roger

[workin for wood]

Don't know carvebuddy. Gorrilla Glue is great, but it has it's place for sure. If you want to build a table with a solid top to go outside, it's perfect. Great for gluing a tube in a pen, especially if you have a sloppy hole. Not great for detail work or fine woodworking. Most common problem is using more than you need.

[minowevie]

Rodger, mmmm gorilla glue. well I have to say, I just don't like it at all. but then maybe I haven't used it like I should. on wood, you just can't beet probond. or just good old capernters yellow glue. or woodbond, there is lots of good glues out there. you just have to use it and see what you think. I am a glue junkie, and still go back to the old good old glues. fast tack, and hold till heck turns over. your friend Evie

[Fremmed]

Like the others, don't know carvebuddy, but gorilla glue, I have experience with. I have used it several times for furniture repair fixing things like dowels and chair legs. It's really hard to keep from making a mess with how it foams. However it holds well for the repairs I've done. I can't think of any reason to use it on a woodworking project.

[Big_red_S]

Gorilla glue is a good glue but it expands when it dries.

[CanadianScroller]

Hey Roger, what did you think of the Carving tool?

I havent used one but I can see it's potential. I have been thinking about one as a retirement tool. There are some issues though since we live in Canada and it isn't sold here

It is a hobby quality CNC machine. It has some great features, like the copying stylus. I am not sure of what glitches there may be in the system though.

I think if you wait a little while you may get some real reviews on the topic, from those who have used it.

[CanadianScroller]

Gorilla Glue.

I have used it on some signs I made for outdoor use. I applied water to one of the pieces with a paint brush, applied the glue sparingly to the other pieces and when they were joined, watched the foam expand.

I do like woodglue for most of my projects, but I did like the weather resistant qualities of Gorilla.

[Ramjet]

Hi . Thanks everyone for the input . I thought it was just me with the gorilla glue . I'm sure it has it's place . I have spent more time trying to get the cap off after it foamed and dried. Must have something to do with storing it upside down to eliminate the air so the glue would be fresh . I was trying to find a glue that would be strong snd leave no residue ,at least something not so noticeable I did some baskets and the glue spots were visible . Live and learn and $$. Carvebuddy is a cnc router with interesting potential . I read some blogs and looked scarry as with any new electronic tool .
Cheers . Roger

[Ramjet]

Hi Carl .
The Carvewright demo I saw was interesting but noisy . I asked why they are not available in Canada . They are looking for someone anywhere in Canada that would sell and manage the repairs . Shipping and turn around repair times seems to be a concern . Sears in the US shows them on their web site, but out of stock .I spoke to a couple who use a laser and carvewright . He had a few problems in the beginning . He said if you have a bit of mechanical ability you should be able to fix any minor problems . The electronics would stop me . He was cutting wood jewelry for his wife to sell . $2500.00 show price . I asked customs what the cost to bring one across . If made in the US, just PST and GST no duty. I wrote to Carvewright as somwhere it says NASA had something to do with it . Not entirely sure if it is made or assembled in the US .That could pose a problem . Spoke to Midland tools in Nanaimo . They were attending the tool Show in Vegas and were going to look into it . Tried to get tickets . Not open to the public . As time goes on the glitches should be worked out . Cheers .Roger

[HAMMER]

If you dont like gorilla glue but do like the holding power try liquid fusion. it is clear does not expand and can be wiped off with a damp cloth prior to drying.


Gorilla Glue I have used on many fret projects where I wanted the edge to be solid when gluing layers together such as plaques. If you take a wet rag and wipe the excess off it seem to cut down on the mess for me anyway.....