What is the best glue for box making?

Woodkid · #1 27th Jan 2012, 10:33 AM

What is the best glue for box making?
Thanks.
Ben

groeneaj · #2 27th Jan 2012, 11:19 AM

I use Titebond 3 - Titebond III Ultimate Wood Glue : CARBA-TEC
I find it gives me a little bit more time to put together dovetails without it drying too fast.

Andy

mn pete · #3 27th Jan 2012, 11:42 AM

I've used Titebond and Titebond III. Like Andy says, TB III gives you a little more time to get your joints aligned and set.

Woodkid · #4 27th Jan 2012, 11:58 AM

Thanks i use Titebond i was just wondering if there was anything else people like. So i will continue to use it.

son_of_bluegras · #5 27th Jan 2012, 01:07 PM

I happen to like hot hide glue.

ron

Billyboydes · #6 27th Jan 2012, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodkid

Thanks i use Titebond i was just wondering if there was anything else people like. So i will continue to use it.

Hi Ben, there are four glues I use.
- Titebond 3 when a tan glue (it dries tan coloured) is OK. Good 'hold' while clamping.
- Gorilla Glue goes on white dries clear, dries to a very strong bond, but has more slip at clamping.
- Techniglue Epoxy when some fill is required, dries cream.
- Super Glue for quick fixes, with sawdust for filling, gluing brass to wood etc.

regards

AlexS · #7 27th Jan 2012, 06:13 PM

Most glues are suitable. I use Titebond or Titebond II most of the time. For light coloured timbers I sometimes use epoxy such as Techniglue with tints; eg, for silver ash I would tint with ochre & white. Epoxy gives you more working time & is gap-filling, but is a bit slippery & messy until it starts to g6 off.