Stand construction question

[Larry Grenier]

I'm about to make a new stand. I've made a few before and they turned-out well built and quite strong albeit a little ugly.

 

I've always used screws and elmers glue. Is liquid nails as good as elmers? Easy to work with as-in not runny although a mess to get off your fingers.

 

Sorry for the boring question folks. Thanks for your advice.

[Nitro Junkie]

The liquid nails that i have used is in the tubes you can put in a caulk gun. Its thick stuff so doesnt really run. Super sticky , used it on many outdoor projects , should handle what your going to use it for

Edited January 31, 2008 by Nitro Junkie

[steveoutlaw]

The liquid nails that i have used is in the tubes you can put in a caulk gun. Its thick stuff so doesnt really run. Super sticky , used it on many outdoor projects , should handle what your going to use it for

 

 

Agreed. Stronger than elmers and easier to work with.

[extreme_tooth_decay]

Liquid nails and construction adhesives are good stuff.

 

However, when I've built stands, I've always just used screws.

 

tim

[fab]

Definitely glue and screw. Liquid nail or equivalents should be fine. Home Depot is switching from Liquid Nail to another product that is supposed to be as strong as or stronger than Liquid Nail.

 

fab

[lanman]

Larry - you live a 3-minute drive from Ybenormal - carpenter extraordinaire! If you run into any problems, I'm sure you could talk him into making the drive.

 

bob