Posted by MarkB_MI on December 09, 2009 at 07:19:24 from (166.217.142.53):
In Reply to: O.T.---Wood Glue posted by Jiles on December 08, 2009 at 19:22:59:
You didn't give enough information. Most wood glues will create a joint stronger than the surrounding wood. But you need to know the application to pick the appropriate glue.
The strongest, most water-resistant glue is epoxy. If you're bulding a boat or airplane, epoxy is about the only glue to consider. WEST System epoxy is the standard by which epoxy wood glues are measured.
Resorcinol is good, but it doesn't have the gap-filling capability of epoxy. I don't care for it because it stains wood red, but it's still a good choice for many applications.
The various yellow glues are good for most applications, but they lack water resistance. The higher-end PVA yellow glues like Titebond III have water resistance, but I wouldn't compare them with epoxy or resorcinol. You need to use yellow glue with biscuit joints, because the glue makes the biscuits expand. The biggest problem with yellow glues is they set very fast, which can be a problem with a complicated setup.
I don't care for the urethane glues like Gorilla Glue. They expand when they set and make a big mess that's impossible to clean up. However, one urethane adhesive I use for difficult applications is 3M 5200 Marine Sealant. It comes in a caulk tube, and can be used as a glue when you need a lot of flexibility. It is very strong.
I don't have any experience with hide glues, but I understand they're a good choice when you need a slow-setting glue.
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