Chet Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 I am just kind of interested in what glue people use and why. I just do general wood working for myself and some gifts and usually use Titebond or Elmers and I know that Titebond has a II and III which are supposed to be water resistant and water proof. I guess I am just curious if people have found properties that make them use a particular glue over another and not necessarily what the manufacturer has stated but personal experience. I am always looking to learn and improve my game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 I use Titebond II if I need a quick set and TB III when I need longer assy. time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Mostly Titebond.. Titebond III for anything that will see any moisture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 All flavours of Titebond used here 1 thru 3, veneer glue, hide glue. Also use West Systems epoxy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Yea, I use a little hide glue here and there and epoxy as well.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Depends on the end use, but the Titebond brand covers most of what I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 TB the majority of the time, but I use WS for any glue-up that makes me nervous. I use it more and more often these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodbutcher74 Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 I use TB III mostly. Don't go through that much glue and I don't want it to get out dated. I also use a little Gorilla glue for extra hold on some things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 I use TBIII on stuff that will encounter water...but I hate using the stuff. I'm sure it's just in my head and it's perfectly fine, but it's so watery and thin it seems like it won't give you as good of a bond as the regular stuff. I've never had it fail...in fact my buddy got his canoe paddle that I built wedged in some rocks and cracked it...and the joints were all intact...total wood failure. But still, I don't like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 The WS is so darn expensive, I've started getting syringes from Walgreens instead of using the plungers for small jobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Meh, yeah it's expensive I guess...you can get the big kit with the pumps for like $120 on ebay...and it lasts FOREVER. It's an expense...I don't worry about it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinF Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Mostly TB II. I use II because menards had a sale on glue and they were sold out of regular TB. Scientific, huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Titebond as my all purpose glue Titebond III as anything that will get wet or have anything to do with indirectly touching food (cutting boards, segmented salad bowls) Hide Glue for instrument construction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 I use tite bond II for most everything. When I need water resistance or food safe I go tite bond III. I'm with Eric - I don't like th viscosity of the tb3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 TB 1 ,2, and 3. Plus various epoxies and rarely polyurethane or CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfitz Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 I use mostly Titebond. I use TB II for anything that might get exposed to minor moisture. Like others I use epoxy for tough or "interesting" glue ups but I use System Three, not West Systems. No preference - it's just what I picked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 I just use TB III to keep things simple. Longer open time and lower temps are a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Titebond II for almost everything, unless the project is meant for water exposure, then TB III. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 8d ring shank work well also 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick A McQuay Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 I use whatever is on sale and have no loyalty to any one brand. I do keep a bottle of TB3 around for outdoor projects but for regular stuff I use TB1, Elmers, or occasionally whatever generic brand I find at the woodworking store. I haven't noticed any difference in strength. The Elmers grabs very fast which is a blessing or curse depending on the project. It grabs and tacks so fast that you can rub two pieces together and within seconds struggle to get them apart again. TB1 is a good all purpose glue. The generics work just fine. TB3 is only suitable for outdoor projects. It turns dark and shrinks more than the others and leaves a visible glue line regardless of your skill at joinery. I never liked TB2, can't really put my finger on the reason but it just didn't grab me (hardeehar). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisFaulkner Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 I prefer Titebond 1, it seems like the glue line disappears better than other ones I've tried. However, this time of year I end up using a lot of Titebond 3 since it has a lower minimum temperature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewG Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 For most stuff Titebond II, but I also have some Titebond III mainly for glue-ups needing longer open time. Over the holidays, I picked up some StickFast Medium CA with the aerosol activator for assembling a shot glass rack. I'd seen Marc using the stuff for tear-out repairs and some small non-joinery assemblies. I have to say that stuff is great. The medium viscosity formulation makes application easy to control, and the aerosol activator makes the actual joining process very fast and predictable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vyrolan Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 I use Titebond II if I need a quick set and TB III when I need longer assy. time. I use tite bond II for most everything. When I need water resistance or food safe I go tite bond III. Titebond II for almost everything, unless the project is meant for water exposure, then TB III. For most stuff Titebond II, but I also have some Titebond III mainly for glue-ups needing longer open time. That's me...but sometimes I'm lazy and just... I just use TB III to keep things simple. Longer open time and lower temps are a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceHoleInOne Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 General construction = Titebond III Lots of dovetails = Titebond Hide Glue - Longer open time On work that will have a very light or natural finish. Elmers Glue All - dries clear so no glue seam to deal with -Ace-. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nginear Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 I agree with most here.....Titebond II or III depending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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