On my latest boat I have been using the new elmers "exterior use" wood glue. This is the stuff with real wood fibers in it (whatever good that does) I didn't like it at first but now I do. It has a "no-run" formula which keeps it from dripping all over the place. This is especially handy when turning a strip over to glue the bottom side. The problem with it is that it doesn't run to the bottom of the glue bottle too well so you have to shake it quite a bit. I have taken to storing the bottle upside-down which solved that problem.

It seems to work great, I haven't had a drip hit the floor yet. Also it washes up with water much easier than the titebond II which in my humble opinion makes a mess. Titebond's original formula was much better but I can't find it anywhere so I had to switch to elmer's.

The elmers sands quite easily. It also sets up pretty quick, within an hour it is bonded to the point you can't get it apart. Temperature specs should be listed on the bottle of all glue products. (I am at work or I would go look for you).

35 seems pretty cold to be building a boat in. When you get to the fiberglassing part you might run into trouble.

> 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)?

> Thanks