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Elmer's, Smelmer's

Posted by Charlotte Henry on February 14, 2012 at 8:28am

I won't be using Elemer's yellow glue any more. The thicker viscosity makes it a poor choice for gluing where you are using anything other than substantial clamps.  Spring clamps just don't have the force to give a good glue line using Elmers.  Titebond is a little thinner and this helps it perform better under clamping pressure. 

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  • Slowpaw Steve T February 17, 2012 at 3:40am

    I always use Titebond 3, i'm even getting to like the smell of it now...wooohooweee! (-;

  • blufloyd February 14, 2012 at 9:25pm

    Thanks for the tips....

    Piano rebuild?  Ever do any from lesser known Illinois builders. Used to be factory where I live....

  • Richard G Caudill February 14, 2012 at 2:45pm

    Yes I used elmrs for a looong time ,, when i started building the cbq s   ,, knew had to find something deiiferent or or better ,, went to the titebond and   hoo haw  ,,success!!

  • Uncle John February 14, 2012 at 8:38am

    I like Titebond too and for the same reasons as Randy.   Elmer's makes white glue that is better. 

    In some places I will use Gorrilla glue - when I WANT it to expand and take up some space - often due to my mediocre craftsmanship!   And that stuff does expand.  

    To glue metal to wood, etc.  I use Duco Cement- small green tube - works well, but has to sit overnight.

  • Randy S. Bretz February 14, 2012 at 8:30am

    I use the white Titebond trimmers glue, excellent holding and dries clear.

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