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Re: Temperature for glue
By:Robert Woodard
Date: 11/16/1998, 2:06 pm
In Response To: Temperature for glue (Bob Marr)

> Here's an elementary question: How warm does it have to be for titebond or
> Elmer's wood glue to dry properly? I'm going to be building in my basement
> this winter and it can get down to 35 degrees or so at times.

> Also, what brand/type of glue is the best (in everyone's opinion)?

I'm using elmers Pro Bond, which I think is the same thing as their Interior wood glue. The bottle says to use when air, glue, and material are above 60 degrees.

From a little research I did before starting this project, there are 2 type of titebond, and 2 type of elmers wood glue. Titebond and elmers interior wood glue are about the same. Slightly water resistant, sets quickly (under 30 minutes).

Titebond II and Elmers exterior wood glue are close to the same thing as well. Takes longer to set up (~1 hr) but is more waterproof.

Might be a good reason to put in a space heater while you work on your project.

Messages In This Thread

Temperature for glue
Bob Marr -- 11/16/1998, 1:20 pm
Re: Temperature for glue
Edgar Kleindinst -- 11/16/1998, 2:51 pm
clarification
Bob Marr -- 11/16/1998, 3:00 pm
Re: Temperature for glue
Robert Woodard -- 11/16/1998, 2:06 pm