Ryan Grondin Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 What's your favorite glue? brand, etc. I use differen't glue's for different applications or projects, but do you have a favorite brand? Have you tried different brands and compared them to eachother? Just curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Titebond, mostly II, unless there is water exposure. Tried Elmer's wood glue, it work mostly like TBII, but slightly longer working time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Titebond ll and TB3 . I got a bad gallon of Weldwood glue once. I Also started buying TB3 in quarts, gallons will get thick and lumpy if it sits too long. Store at room temperature ! Heat and cold hurt glue pot life. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 I use tb3 for pva except blonde panels where the glue line will show grey. When I need longer open, I'll go to ws epoxy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Grondin Posted August 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 TBII is my go to mostly. I've tried a few other brands but alway's come back.. Tried gorilla glue, wasn't bad but it was more expensive than the TBII. Tried Elmers, but I still always come back to Titebond. I did have a half gallon freeze last year, left it out accidently, It turned into a thick paste even after thawing out lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prov163 Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 TB II most of the time, but TB III for any outside project. Occasionally I use some epoxy, but 75% of the time it's TB II. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Titebond II - Titebond III for moisture exposure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Original TB and TB III if I need more time. Systems 3 T-88 epoxy outdoors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Tite bond 3, only issue I have is if you are like me and get tempted to brush a little run off on your jeans, with tb3 it will never come off once it cures. I like the longer open time, strength and water proofness, even though that is rarely needed. For me, I don't use THAT much glue so that the cost difference between Tb1 or Tb2 doesn't really matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Elmer's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 TB2 and TB3. I buy 2 in gallons and 3 in qts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 It depends on the application. For outdoor projects it is West Systems epoxy or Titebond III. For furniture projects it's Titebond II or Titebond II Dark for darker woods. For jigs or other non critical applications it's Titebond I original or a fast setting PVA like Wudcare 5 minute PVA. For musical instruments I like to use hide glue for future disassembly/repair. Normally Titebond Liquid Hide rather than a glue pot. I only buy it in small bottles as it has a very limited shelf life. For inlay work on new instruments it is CA glue either clear or tinted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 TB II, i rarely do outdoor but have some TB I and TB III around. I also have west systems epoxy but i haven't used it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 TB2 and epoxy! TB2 95% of the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilgaron Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 For shop stuff I use Elmer's wood glue, for 'nice' things I use either Titebond Liquid Hide Glue or Bjorn hide glue. Occasionally epoxy, but more for random repairs, and usually just whatever 5 minute epoxy brand is cheap on Amazon at the time I run out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 I use TB-III for cutting boards, trivet, coasters; anything that may be used around the kitchen or have frosty mugs of barley-pop set on them. I do not save it for that and will use it for other pieces as well. I use TB-II for light colored woods like ash and maple. I also keep things like these around: epoxy contact cement Duco plastic cement Silicone Rubber E-6000 various CA All these are in tubes or jars and fit nicely in a plastic container in a cabinet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pwk5017 Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 I buy TBIII in gallons, so that is what i typically use for everything. I have a gallon of west systems, but it is almost exclusively used for filling defects. I dont even know the price difference between TBII and TBIII. I probably use 5-6 gallons of III a year. You would swear i drink the stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkrusen Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 TB2 for the majority of my furniture and boxes. TB1 for jigs. TB3 for cutting boards or anything in the kitchen/bathroom. West Systems epoxy for outdoor projects or if I need a long open time for a tough glue-up or something. Unbind 800 for bent lamination and veneering. Oh and CA glue for fixing stupid little mistakes like splintering off a corner etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mat60 Posted August 11, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 TB2 and Super Poligrip work fine for me. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TerryMcK Posted August 11, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 4 minutes ago, mat60 said: Super Poligrip work fine for me. so no searching through the dust collector for errant teeth. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 My primary glue is currently TB2 because I got 2 gallons at a woodcraft going out of business sale. Otherwise TB1. West Epoxy for outdoor projects. I find TB3 messy, difficult to use and don't like the dark glue lines. TB LHG for small parts or projects where I need good initial tack without a bunch of sliding. PVA is slippery. LHG is not. TB molding and trim glue (the thick no drip stuff) for shop jigs. Its strong, dries fast and has good initial tack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradseubert Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Original TB and TB III if I need more time. Systems 3 T-88 epoxy outdoors. How do you like that system 3 epoxy? I have a complicated glue up coming up and was looking into using epoxy for the open time. System 3 seems much cheaper than west systems at least in small quantities. How's the open time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 I use original TB, and TB3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 My go to glue is the Lee Valley brand I also use Lepage wood glue. I use westsystems for epoxy and hot stuff CA glue. Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Someone mentioned contact cement. I use H20 by WilsonArt. It's a water based contact cement. It can dry a little slow when it's cold or very humid, but a heater and a fan solves that. Faint ammonia smell,less than Windex. It's easy to apply with a roller or brush. Water clean up is nice. The flammable solvent stuff had the neighbors complaining about the smell. The nonflammable stuff cost more, still stank and was a health hazard too. I think you can get it anywhere that sells Wilsonart laminate like Home Depot. Around $50 a gallon but no solvent for clean up lowers your overall cost. No complaints about smell in the house, priceless ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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