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Thread: Which is the best glue?
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25th January 2005, 01:49 PM #1
Which is the best glue?
Which of these glues is the best?
I have quite deliberately left out PVA and similar/family/style/types. No don't argue! I want feedback on these three OK.
Wer'e talking of what may be termed specialised glues, though perhaps you use them everyday.
Horse for courses you say?, Well name your horse and pick its course.Boring signature time again!
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25th January 2005, 01:53 PM #2
Which of what glues is the best. :confused:
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25th January 2005, 01:59 PM #3
You're too quick for me.
Plus my connection is playing up something horrific today.
Have a go now, don't forget to add reasons.Boring signature time again!
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25th January 2005, 02:03 PM #4Originally Posted by outback
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25th January 2005, 02:45 PM #5
I voted for epoxy, as had 100% of all respondents when I voted (mind you I was the only respondent at that stage ) It's water proof, strong, gapfilling and works well on a large range of timbers as well as metals and a lot of plastics. Easy to mix (I use scales to get the ratios right), can use for filling, fairing, laminating and glassing depending on additives. I've never had any glueline failures or creeping. Can be mixed with a normal or slow hardener for varied potlife. Excellent shelf life. Easy to clean when wet with epoxy thinners. Hmmmm, maybe I should get a job as a salesman for it!
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25th January 2005, 02:51 PM #6Originally Posted by outback
There are databases scattered across the internet that allow you to mention the item you need to glue to another item, then it returns a recommendation.
http://www.thistothat.com/ is one example.
I usually look up or ask about different jobs if not sure.
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25th January 2005, 10:32 PM #7Originally Posted by Groggy
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26th January 2005, 11:59 AM #8Supermod
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hmmm....can't vote on this one cause I use all three independantly for different reasons / applications etc. Plus PVA to that group.
Horse may have their courses but different horses suit different courses, just ask a bookie.
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26th January 2005, 02:56 PM #9
The reason for only three choices is so people like Shane can give an input on them all. I guess we all use PVA of one sort or another. I was just looking for feedback regarding the others.
Boring signature time again!
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26th January 2005, 04:14 PM #10
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27th January 2005, 11:00 AM #11
Hide Glue........ No. Not because we sell it!
Hide glue has stood the test of time just look at all the antiques, it is the only glue that can adhere to itself and a the only one that I know can be undone. In the hands of someone who knows what they are doing it can be used for a rubbed joint that does not require clamping and will be as strong as (if not stronger than) most modern day adhesives. It is a brilliant gap filling glue when mixed with talc, scan be easily coloured and can be used for a range of amazing decorative finisher (but that's another story).
Although a pain in the but to use, it is still the best glues to use if you intend to make fine furniture that is designed to last for generations.
Epoxy has a range of plusses going for it like water proofing etc and is great for bonding non wood items to wood. It has one major flaw and that is the human factor, mix it wrong and it can be a real pain in the neck. In my personal opinion I don't reckon is has lasting power of hide. I have seen epoxy joints break under normal every day use where hide joints haven't. I feel this is due to the fact that hide keys itself to the timber much better than epoxy.
I am talking about fine woodworking joints with really good timber to timber contact. Not something that has come straight off the buzzer and had a bit of glue shoved on.
Just my thoughts on the above. As others have said each has their own application. Personally I prefer Polyurethane Glue (although still hard to get here) to Epoxy.
Cheers - Neil
PS have to admit it has been a few years since I last used epoxy and there may have been some changes since that time but not to my knowledge
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27th January 2005, 11:09 AM #12
I see that Titebond sell a liquid "hide" glue in a squezze bottle.
What's that all about?
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27th January 2005, 02:15 PM #13
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27th January 2005, 07:06 PM #14Member
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I voted epoxy, for the reasons enunciated by AlexS but I use all types listed, including liquid hide glue by titebond. All have their place and users should make an informed choice for the task required.
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30th January 2005, 10:44 PM #15
Personally would have to say weetbix.
Have you ever tried to wash up breakfast bowls that have had leftover weetbix dry up in them. Damn near impossible. That stuff sticks to anything.Have a nice day - Cheers