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Wow it's cold! Is it OK to cut, glue and paint in this weather?
javeryh:
I'm in northern NJ and this week the temperatures have dropped pretty drastically - it's cold out there!! Anyway, I was wondering whether or not it is OK to proceed with building my cabinet out in the unheated garage. I can always bundle up to keep warm but what I'm really concerned about is whether or not wood glue will dry properly and if I take my time whether or not I can get a real nice painted finish.
I don't want to wait until March to keep working!!! Any thoughts?
ChadTower:
Depends on how cold it gets in your garage. If it's in the 50s, you may be able to get away with it. If it's in the 30s, forget it. Your paint/glue will partially freeze and your tools/materials will start snapping instead of cutting.
shardian:
There are usually temperature warnings/guidelines on the label of the paint and glue. Give them a read. I believe 50 degrees is the cut-off for painting.
ChadTower:
And at 50 degrees the set/dry time will take A LOT LONGER. If it says 50 degrees, I'd say the cutoff should be 60. 50 would work for stuff that doesn't need to be pretty, but not things you want with an optimal finish on it.
Kaytrim:
Just build yourself an insulated paint booth in the garage and get a small electric space heater. ;D I would strongly suggest you not get a propane heater unless you are building a bomb using paint fumes. :timebomb: