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Originally Posted by Ben-Had

I've used a mixture of white vinegar and K-Y Jelly (don't laugh) to loosen braces glued on with titebond and it works well. Sounds like the same concept.

I would worry that the petroleum from the K-Y could get into the wood and inhibit future gluing. If I didn't want to re-assemble those pieces of wood I guess it wouldn't be a worry.

Similarly I'm not sure I want vinegar in my wood - I mean if it's acidic and attacks organic materials (like glue), will it soak into the wood and maybe soften it slightly?

Sounds hokey to me.