Pro tip: I was using way too much PVA glue for years without knowing

I mean, I always thought more glue meant a stronger hold, right? But then I saw a video from a binder in Portland who showed their process, and they used maybe a quarter of what I put on. I tried it on a test copy of 'The Great Gatsby' and the spine was way more flexible and opened better. Has anyone else had that 'aha' moment with glue amount?

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the_pat6mo ago

Remembered that with wood glue too.

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kimg576mo ago

Yeah, it's wild how many things work like that. Do you think it's because they all need to soak in a bit to make a good bond?

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williams906mo ago

Wait, you have to let wood glue soak in? I always just slapped it on and clamped it right away. Maybe that's why my joints were kinda weak. I started giving it a minute to get tacky first and it made a huge difference. It's like the glue needs to settle into the wood fibers or something.

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