Spreading wood glue with a paint brush?

Is it ok to spread wood glue using a paintbrush?





Would it diminish the bonding strength because the paintbrush thins out the layer of glue?Spreading wood glue with a paint brush?
i usually do use a brush when gluing up tenons, dovetails etc because it is quicker and more even, i use a smallish paint brush with the bristles trimmed to about half their original length, this makes the brush stiffer and easier to control/clean.





you only need a surprising small amount of glue to make a strong joint, excess glue does nothing to strengthen a joint.





a thin even coat, enough to cover it, but not so much that it runs and drips off when the piece is tilted, on both surfaces is all that is needed.Spreading wood glue with a paint brush?
Personally I like to have the glue cover more area and less amount the glue it's self. I've seen many people especially younger people just take glue and glob it on then wipe any extra off which really looks like crap. If you thin it out over more area and use the same amount it's much stronger because the glue actually has a chance to dry and not take weeks. You should be able to judge if you have enough on the wood and a paint brush doesn't limit you, you can always put on more.
I would think It would be safe, just don't apply it to thin, and make sure when you are done to rinse out the brush thoroughly so it doesn't harden and become a rock! Hope this Helps! :)
a brush is fine for spreading glue. you dont want a lot of squeeze out anyway...