Construction adhesive

[Bruce53]

I am constructing a grape crusher based on a new idea. What wood adhesives (glue) can I use assuming the grape juice contact with the unit will be only momentary? How about Gorilla glue? Many thanks...

 

[Tom]

Depends on what you are gluing. For big pieces of wood Sub-floor adhesive is good. If its where contact of grapes or juice Gorilla may work BUT, dont know if its food grade.

 

[Tom]

Any drawings or pix?

 

[jtstar]

What ever glue you decide to use make sure that it food grade where are those pictures so we have a better ideal how to help you

 

[Wade E]

If its the big round drum that presses the grapes it had better be waterproof. Personally I think Gorilla glues sucks. Id go with Franklins Tite Bond 2 is proven stronger and lasts longer under weathered conditions and is much less messy to use!!!! For the best water prrof glue there is, Resorcinal 2 part glue was the best but DAP stopped making ot for some reason.

 

[Runningwolf]

I agree with Wade on not liking Gorilla glue.

 

[Sirs]

to be safe why not just use good brass screws or stainless steel then you don't gotta worry about contamination am I not right? Normally even on smaller pieces of wood you can pre-drill the holes as not to bust the wood. just my thoughts on it

 

[Bruce53]

Thanks guys... Some good ideas for me and much appreciated. I am a nubie or whatever. My third try at some good wine. Photos coming...

 

[Bruce53]

The big question is: in presses and crushers, where the contact with the must is only momentary, does the material matter. I realize that in the later, longer phases where contact is in days or months, I need to be very careful with material.
A related question: can I safely use good marine plywood in construction?
Thanks for the help...

 

[Sirs]

myself I wouldn't use marine grade plywood as it's been treated big time

 

[jtstar]

Use a hardwood like white oak

 

[Airplanedoc]

myself I wouldn't use marine grade plywood as it's been treated big time

I agree completely. I personally would stick with stainless fasteners for my adhesive

 

[Wade E]

I agree with Sirs as to not use plywood and to use white oak or pine at the least. I wouldnt recommend to many other wods but wouldnt worry about using the Titebond II glue. I would not use construction adhesive though even for that short term contact.

 

[Bruce53]

Picture of crusher coming when a bit more developed. Here is a pic of my press. Not entirely my design. Floor jack with one and a half tons. Basket about five gallons. Need a bigger tray and need to use nylon straps on basket instead of galvanized iron....

Any drawings or pix?