Great info Thorreain. I am following with great interest.

Although titebond FAQ mention that you can thin titebond3 upto 5% I have never done it; out of fear really. I was taught to seal the end grain with a thin layer of glue before applying some more for the glue up. Here you are not working with end grain but long grain.

in the interest of learning, Do you mind me asking what’s the reason for thinning? I know oak has fairly large pores and that’s one of the main reason why I don’t use it much anymore.

Thanks!

Abbas, Castro Valley, CA