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jmbfestool said:When I started using cedar I did so e research and found out about its oils etc. so got a little worried about glueing it up soooo decided to do some test before hand.
I found PVA doesn't pond western red cedar very well. I found it wasn't very strong it never failed like yours but I could easily break the joint apart with out any wood breaking off that's glueing with the grain and end grain to end grain.
so I never use PVA with western red cedar any more. I use PU (polyeruthane) I have done a few test with good results another good thing about PU it likes Damp wood and cedar I have worked on can sometimes be slightly damp.
I did some more research cus even thought the Regular PU I use does hold well especially glueing two pieces togetther with the grain. Regular PU doesn't work as well as I like it to on end grain to end grain
I found this Contruction PU which is brilliant and holds extremely well even end grain also it does NOT require pressure even though I still recommend it! Down side it has a extreme fast cure time! [mad]
Jmb
good job it likes damp if theres a pond involved