How to Glue
PVC
When building especially complex projects, it's easy to glue the fittings facing the wrong direction. Which, of
course, leads to ruined fittings and having to start over. Frustrating.
So here's how I solved the problem...
- After cutting, "dry fit" sections of your project as you progress. Make sure the lengths are correct
and the fittings are facing the right way. Use a carpenter's square to guide you, if need be.
- When you are certain the section you're working on is correct then, with a yellow marking pencil, draw a line
an inch, or so, along the pipe up and over the fitting.
- Swab the inside of the PVC fitting with a light amount of cement, insert the pipe and quickly line up the yellow
marking. PVC cement dries fast, so you'll have only a moment. Wipe off excess cement immediately. (Which also removes
the yellow line.) Keep an old rag on hand.
NOTE: I apply cement inside the fitting only. Others like to swab both fitting and pipe. Use your own judgment,
but in 30 years none of my projects have ever come apart. Applying cement to both parts is, to me, overkill.
- Normally, PVC pipe slides into fittings easily. For those time when you're not certain if the pipe's in all the
way, gently tap the opposite end of the pipe with a dead-blow hammer (the orange mallet-looking thing in the photo
below).
Work in Sections
- For example, when building a chair I put together the left side first then the right side. Next, I secure the
connecting lengths of pipe.
- By the way, speaking of constructing chairs: be certain NOT to cement one side of the chair until AFTER you've
inserted the sling material (that is, if you use slings).
But What if You Don't
Want to Use PVC Cement?
Ahhhh, my friend... glad you asked. For many projects (for example, doll furniture) applying
one tiny spot of "super glue" to the inside of the fitting will do just fine. Not recommended, however,
for projects that will get heavy use.
Also, I've had very good luck using Elmer's ProBond and Elmer's Ultimate glue that I get from
Home Depot. It allows plenty of time (actually, up to 4 hours) to adjust your project before it hardens. So far,
it's held up quite well. Again, you probably don't want to use it for heavy-use projects like swing-sets, chairs,
etc.
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