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Workshop too cold for glue ups?

preacher.45

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Garage workshop isn't heated and we're already dropping into the 40s at night here, I'm trying to finish a project that needs glue ups but I'm worried about the cure times and strength in these temps. Do you guys heat your space just for projects inside, or just wait until spring for anything requiring adhesive?
 
woops, you shouldn't do glue ups in the cold, cause the glue will not cure properly and will result in a weak bond.
just bring your project inside to a warm, heated space to complete the glue ups, or wait until spring.
Some modern glues can set in lower temperatures, but you risk failure if you use them under 45F
 
Have you considered a space heater or perhaps polyurethane glue, but that's a long short anyway because the foam out will annoy if your fit isn't tight, I kinda agree with @coffeeN_tea
 
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