Glue spreader for domino mortise

[smittyc]

What do you use to get a good coating of glue in a domino mortise ?
I have been using the small black bristle glue brushes to coat both the mortise and the domino but the bristles get all bent quickly and make a mess on the edge. I'm only doing small plywood projects as I learn to use the machine so I'm talking about small dominos.
Has anyone tried the silicone glue paddles ?
Maybe I'm overthinking this but I watched the halfinchshy video where he showed the importance of putting glue in both the mortise and on the domino for strength.
I may try popsicle sticks next.
Thanks
Chris

 

[neeleman]

I always use a small brush and a screwdriver which is easier to put in the holes and to clean afterwards.

 

[Birdhunter]

I buy a big bag of glue brushes from Rockler. I think there are about 5 cents apiece at most. They have a metal shaft and black bristles. I trim the bristles off about halfway to get the brush a little stiffer and more precise. I trash the brush after using it.

 

[Jason Kehl]

I use the silicone glue paddles from Lee Valley on the smaller sizes. I bought the Lamello pressurized glue pot and they offer a selection of nozzles, some of which work well for the larger Domino mortises. The Lamello system is a bit pricey, but it is very well built and a huge time saver.

 

[GarryMartin]

I'm waiting for some clever chap with a 3D printer to print a set of nozzles, sized for the various Domino tenons, that would screw on to a GluBot glue dispenser. Anyone?  [wink]

 

[bruegf]

I used to use the small brushes as well until I went to one of the Festool training classes where the instructor said he only puts glue on the domino.  Since then I just place a small puddle of glue on a scrap piece and rub the domino through it (like breading a piece of fish before frying).  Not had any problems with any joints doing it this way.

Fred

 

[Bohdan]

I just use the cheapest artist's brushes that I can buy and rinse them out. They come in all sizes usually less than a dollar and last for ages.

 

[blaszcsj]

I'm waiting for some clever chap with a 3D printer to print a set of nozzles, sized for the various Domino tenons, that would screw on to a GluBot glue dispenser. Anyone?  [wink]

Do you have a hand sketch of your idea? I can draw a few up in cad for printing.

 

[Letsonbandr]

Saw an article, may have been on here, where someone used pipe cleaners to spread the glue around in the domino mortise.  Cheap, quick and easy.  Lotsa Luck!

Brendan

 

[stvrowe]

I'm waiting for some clever chap with a 3D printer to print a set of nozzles, sized for the various Domino tenons, that would screw on to a GluBot glue dispenser. Anyone?  [wink]

Do you have a hand sketch of your idea? I can draw a few up in cad for printing.

Pizzi makes Domino nozzles for their gluing system.  They can be seen at:  Pizzi Domino Glue Nozzles

I think the biggest challenge would be the metering and distribution of the glue to prevent hydraulic locking with the narrow setting.

 

[tjbnwi]

Put glue on a piece of cardboard, roll Domino in glue, insert Domino.

Tom

 

[Wuffles]

I'm waiting for some clever chap with a 3D printer to print a set of nozzles, sized for the various Domino tenons, that would screw on to a GluBot glue dispenser. Anyone?  [wink]

Do you have a hand sketch of your idea? I can draw a few up in cad for printing.

[member=11629]GarryMartin[/member]

Yeah, come on gobby  [tongue]

 

[anthonyz]

Acid brushed from Harbor freight. 36 brushes for $2.99, cheaper than Rockler's for $14.99 but you do get 12 more.
http://www.harborfreight.com/36-pc-12-in-horsehair-bristle-acid-shop-brushes-61880.htmlhttp://www.rockler.com/disposable-glue-brushes-48-pack

They are the same brush.

There are a hand full of products that are the same as Harbor freight's. Like their HLVP and their Excelsior Mini Lathe. I have a Central Machinery lathe and got the Excelsior Mini Lathe extension for it because they are the same lathe. just re-branded and better paint colors at Rockler.

 

[Elmar50]

I use a scrap of wood thin enough to be flexible (keep pieces like that around for filler as well). If the wood I'm using is porous and or very dry, then using said stick I'll spread some glue in the mortise.

 

[anthonyz]

I'm waiting for some clever chap with a 3D printer to print a set of nozzles, sized for the various Domino tenons, that would screw on to a GluBot glue dispenser. Anyone?  [wink]

Do you have a hand sketch of your idea? I can draw a few up in cad for printing.

[member=11629]GarryMartin[/member]

Yeah, come on gobby  [tongue]

Just ordered a 3D printer, not a bad idea. 

 

[GarryMartin]

Yeah, come on gobby  [tongue]

[member=761]Steve Rowe[/member] nailed it with the link he gave to the Pizzi nozzles. No need for my crude drawings [member=20162]Wuffles[/member]  [cool]

 

[anthonyz]

Yeah, come on gobby  [tongue]

[member=761]Steve Rowe[/member] nailed it with the link he gave to the Pizzi nozzles. No need for my crude drawings [member=20162]Wuffles[/member]  [cool]

I didn't see that link. nice, but $140. Get a Glubot with a new tip blade, and instead of cutting the tip off, drill tiny holes. I think we have a solution.

 

[GarryMartin]

I didn't see that link. nice, but $140. Get a Glubot with a new tip blade, and instead of cutting the tip off, drill tiny holes. I think we have a solution.

The Glubot tips are stepped, so you'd always be holding it at an angle to the mortise. In the larger size mortises, you'd also be dribbling glue out of one side that wasn't in contact with the material, or you'd have to take the tip out, rotate it 180 degrees, and drop it back in to glue both sides of the mortise. Either way, it may be a small improvement but still far from ideal.

I'm still holding out for something like the Pizzi nozzles, sized for each Domino tenon size... but considerably cheaper!!!

 

[Jesse Cloud]

The acid brushes work much better if you shorten the bristles.  I cut them to half the length.  That way they won't bend as easily.

 

[smittyc]

I like the "roll dominos in a puddle of glue on a piece of cardboard" idea for the dominos. Much faster than brushing the glue on with an acid brush individually as I have been doing.

I recently purchased from Acme Tools a 50pc WOODSTOCK glue brush set for 50 cents US. They are just like what are commonly called acid brushes as from Harbor Freight and elsewhere however these have the stiffest bristles I have ever seen and are almost useless for glue. They are so stiff they tend to scrape the glue away rather than spread it in a film. Maybe that's why they are 50 cents. Probably find some other use for them though.

Thanks for all the replies, Happy New Year