Who is the master woodworker?

[DanR]

I have a old GT wooden wheel that I have cleaned the pieces nicely and need to glue back together.

What is best glue?

Advice too!

 

[Aladin Sane]

I would think a clear two part epoxy would give the best results. It will be a pain to apply, but the end product can be sanded to whatever shape is required and then polished. I have not done this, but that is what left to mind.

 

[jumpinjan]

Please use "West System Epoxy" https://www.westsystem.com/
You want the clear epoxy and a lot of clamps, maybe a dozen or so.
Jan

 

[junkman]

I use wire tie wraps, about 30. I haven't tried the West System yet,I use Elmers wood glue and 6 or 7 coats of clear polyurethane.

 

[65sunbeam]

My friend who makes the wood Tiger steering wheels for me uses the clear epoxy and clamps the wood together like this

 

[hartmandm]

Is it cheaper to buy a completed steering wheel versus buying all those clamps?

 

[alpine_64]

I have a old GT wooden wheel that I have cleaned the pieces nicely and need to glue back together.

What is best glue?

Advice too!

Dan.. I'm sure you know and have done this....but .. as a reminder...fine sand the metal rim and maybe use some rust converter on it

 

[Warren]

West System is the wooden boat owners choice. Out of curiosity what black plastic strip do you use.

 

[jumpinjan]

I used strips of plastic inlay from a guitar building supplier. When one starts the process of gluing the wooden grips on, I found it can be a mess doing it all at once. I glue on the bottom grips first to get everything, including the scarf joins, properly placed and let it hardened over night. Then do the top wooden strips.
Jan