Wearing Gorilla Gloves

[Bobby Hatfield]

Hey, everyone knows how us old geezers hate to change, so change I did, used gorilla glue today for the first time. Now the secret to getting it off hands, anybody ? Should have used gloves, you say, you know what I think about gloves, I wasn't loading a truckload of lumber, I was gluing up a dough board, for the local bakery. The old Goat, who owned it decided to finally retire again, and a friend bought it and moved it to his new Realty office building, HUH ? I know. There is another story about that. I should be retiring and enjoying RV'ing around the country, yu'say. Can't, someone else bought the motorhome (used) I had picked out, and haven't found a good Diesel Pusher MH to take its place. Wearing Gorilla gloves till they wear off. Will let you know what I think about using poly glue when I take the dough board out of the clamps tomorrow.

[Bryan Nuss]

Bobby,

Something like these??

http://www.daveyhorror.com/gorillagloves.html

[Steve Clardy]

Bobby, get the wifes bottle of 409 out from under the sink. Works on a lot of stuff, including getting glue off of old buzzards hands.
It takes fiberglass resin off also. Steve, been there.

PS, this isn't a "solvent".

[Jim Becker]

I don't know about the stuff that Steve recommends...don't have any...but the best way to avoid "black finger" from polyurethane glues is to wear the gloves despite loathing them. It's pretty nasty stuff and having to use solvents on one's flesh isn't such a good thing, either. Same goes for using spray-foam insulation!

[Bobby Hatfield]

Bobby, get the wifes bottle of 409 out from under the sink. Works on a lot of stuff, including getting glue off of old buzzards hands.
It takes fiberglass resin off also. Steve, been there.

PS, this isn't a "solvent".

Well I tried soap, lacquer thinner, fast orange, it still left a sticky feeling on my fingers, no black hand or burning of any kind. Its all gone now.
So, how does this poly stuff stack up to yellow glue for holding strength, anybody want to guess, or have any experience with poly glue ? I did a test on some cut offs at the same time and I can tell you my Titebond sets up much quicker, and holds together in the same time limit, very short time test, the cut offs came apart with no pressure at all.

[Bobby Hatfield]

I don't know about the stuff that Steve recommends...don't have any...but the best way to avoid "black finger" from polyurethane glues is to wear the gloves despite loathing them. It's pretty nasty stuff and having to use solvents on one's flesh isn't such a good thing, either. Same goes for using spray-foam insulation!

Aw Jim, I didn't have any black finger, just a little of the sticky stuff on a finger. I wear protective gloves when dyeing my jobs, and while using oil based stain also.I am no superman but working maintenance in a chemical plant will add experience quickly so a little poly glue is nothing compared what I have had contact with while repairing equipment and transfer lines. I will admit the chlorine and rapid decomposing stuff gets your attention.

[Glenn Clabo]

Bobby,
It's not even 5 am yet...not even one cup a coffee...but for some reason reading about a obstinate old fart wearing glue gloves has made my day. I HATE gloves...and have walked around causing strange looks from people who I'm sure wonder if waht I have is catchy.

[Ken Salisbury]

Bobby,

I use polyurethane glue on all my craft stuff that requires gluing brass tubes in wood blocks. I have tried everything (and I mean everything)imaginable to get the stuff off my hands to no avail. The only solution I know of is to wear those "examination gloves" like Nurse Goodbody uses.

[Todd Burch]

Poly glue is not as strong as tightbond, but it is more gap filling. Todd.

[Alan Turner]

Well I tried soap, lacquer thinner, fast orange, it still left a sticky feeling on my fingers, no black hand or burning of any kind. Its all gone now.
So, how does this poly stuff stack up to yellow glue for holding strength, anybody want to guess, or have any experience with poly glue ? I did a test on some cut offs at the same time and I can tell you my Titebond sets up much quicker, and holds together in the same time limit, very short time test, the cut offs came apart with no pressure at all.

I used this once, only. It was on 3 pairs of exterior french storm doors, of mahogany. Openings were about 4' wide, 7-3" tall. That was 4 years ago, and no problems yet. Nasty stuff, not enjoyable. Today I would use either Unibond 800, or West epoxy, for the same job.

[Jim Becker]

Poly glue is not as strong as tightbond, but it is more gap filling. Todd.

You do need to be careful that the "gap filling" is with the glue itself and not any foam generated by excess moisture...the latter has almost no strength. DAMHIKT! <G> I might use the poly glue for some outdoor projects that require a longer open time and extra moisture resistance, but am much more comfortable with Titebond II PVA for just about everything under normal circumstances...and it washes off with water before it's cured.

[Byron Trantham]

I use those blue gloves from HD. I don't think too much of them. I just finished a dye job on the Crib I'm building for the kids. My right index finger is Pilgrim Maple! I can't find any holes in the glove so I assume it bled through the glove. I've thought about those Nitril gloves advertised in various wood catalogs but haven't bought any. Has anyone used them?

[Rob Bourgeois]

. I've thought about those Nitril gloves advertised in various wood catalogs but haven't bought any. Has anyone used them?

I have used Nitrile gloves. My reasons are due to the possiblity of devolping a latex allergy. More comon in those of us whose jobs require long time exposure to latex and the powder in the gloves.

I like the nitrile gloves and never had anything bleed threw yet. I get them from a biological supply house ( Fisher or Cole Palmer) not from the wood working catologs but they are the same thing. I havent compared prices.

Side note...any one can develop an allergy to latex which would make your life difficult in most hospitals around the world. the usually signs are red skin dermitious but can result in respiratory problems if you breathe in the powder and you react to it.

[Roger Fitzsimonds]

I use the nitrile gloves and they hold up better for than the latex ones. I get them at harbor freight for 15 dollars for 100.

Roger

[Byron Trantham]

I have used Nitrile gloves. My reasons are due to the possiblity of devolping a latex allergy. More comon in those of us whose jobs require long time exposure to latex and the powder in the gloves.

I like the nitrile gloves and never had anything bleed threw yet. I get them from a biological supply house ( Fisher or Cole Palmer) not from the wood working catologs but they are the same thing. I havent compared prices.

Side note...any one can develop an allergy to latex which would make your life difficult in most hospitals around the world. the usually signs are red skin dermitious but can result in respiratory problems if you breathe in the powder and you react to it.

I've used the latex gloves with no apparent side effects but they disintegrate during use. That's why I tired the blue ones form HD. I would rub a hole right through them. I think I will try the nitrile gloves.