Balsa wood
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Ponal wood glue is a safe glue. I have only seen it available online.
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I’m really not sure about balsa wood being safe, it is very soft though so even if it is safe it could get chewed very quickly.
I use ponal glue too but there are cheaper pva glues that are safe, I’m not sure if they all are though so it’s best to check before using them.
I use ponal glue too but there are cheaper pva glues that are safe, I’m not sure if they all are though so it’s best to check before using them.
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Balsa wood is safe, but it is soft as elusive says. It may be destroyed quickly if your hamster is so inclined and may not be suitable for weight-bearing things like platforms.
For most wooden things, I find a PVA craft glue good enough (if you look for one marketed for children's crafts or schools you can be sure it's safe), but there are non-toxic wood glues like Ponal which are a bit stronger.
For most wooden things, I find a PVA craft glue good enough (if you look for one marketed for children's crafts or schools you can be sure it's safe), but there are non-toxic wood glues like Ponal which are a bit stronger.
Thank you Pete isn't much for chewing things he only tends to chew/eat his whimzees or seed balls so hopefully the balsa wood wouldn't tempt him either but will be observant just in case
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I think pine or hardwood would be better. Or formaldehyde-free plywood. I use ponal glue and it’s great. It glued rock solid, no fumes, hardly any odour at all and the bottle lasts for years. It’s about £12 a bottle online but I have used it for so many things since getting it.
