I chiseled out a 1/2" dado, and it turned out 90% perfect. However, I got a bit too eager and ended up taking out just a little too much on one side, which left a noticeable gap when I fit the mating piece of wood. My plan is to cut a small wedge to fill in that gap and then chisel it down to make it flat. I'm concerned that using the chisel on the wedge will risk popping it out since there won't be much surface area to glue down (about 1/2" x 3/4"). So, I'm trying to figure out if I should use normal wood glue or super glue for this patch job. I'm leaning towards super glue due to the smaller surface area, but I'm worried it might end up being too brittle. What do you all think?
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For wood-to-wood joints, wood glue is usually the best choice! As long as you can apply some pressure while it dries, you should end up with a solid bond. It holds better over time than super glue, especially in a woodworking project.
Have you thought about using wood epoxy? It's fantastic for small repairs and really strong. You can usually find it at places like ACE Hardware or similar stores.
I haven't tried wood epoxy yet, but it sounds like a good option! I'll definitely look into it for this repair.
It really depends on how critical the part is. If it's just a small, non-structural piece that won't bear much weight, super glue could work. But for a stronger, more reliable bond, especially for structural pieces, wood glue is the way to go.
Yeah, I agree! Wood glue just seems to give you that long-lasting strength you want for wood pieces.