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Titebond® Original Glue
The cabinetmaker's standard. A ready-to-use aliphatic resin adhesive with outstanding strength. We also have Titebond Dark Wood glue for dark woods. Titebond® Original Glue

Titebond® II Premium Wood Glue
Works great outdoors. Titebond II Premium Wood Glue is the only leading brand, one-part wood glue that passes the ANSI Type II water-resistance specification. It is ideal for exterior wood-working projects, including outdoor furniture, birdhouses, mailboxes, planters and picnic tables Titebond® II Premium Wood Glue

Gorilla Glue
The original premium quality polyurethane glue available in different sizes. Gorilla Glue

Dap 00203 Weldwood Plastic Resin Glue 1-Pound
A powdered, urea formaldehyde wood glue activated by mixing with water. Forms a bond stronger than the wood itself. Mets Fed. Spec. A-A-3052. Low VOC. When using this glue, have cross ventilation, and wear both gloves and a VOC respirator.

Titebond® Liquid Hide Glue
Genuine hide glue that’s ready to use in liquid form without mixing, heating or odor. Titebond® Liquid Hide Glue

Quick Cure 5-Minute Epoxy
Get permanent repairs on wood, fiberglass, concrete, ceramics, glass, leather and plastics in only five minutes! Easy to measure, solvent free. 8 oz. Quick Cure 5-Minute Epoxy

WEST SYSTEM® Epoxy
Highly trusted by boat-builders, WEST SYSTEM Epoxy is ideal for use as an ultra-tough waterproof coating, a high-strength, gap-filling adhesive or an easily sanded surface filler. The Resin works in conjunction with a variety of WEST SYSTEM Hardeners, Fillers and Pumps for a wide range of applications. WEST SYSTEM® Epoxy

Fast Dry Contact Cement, 1 Quart
Titebond's Fast Dry Contact Cement takes only 10 to 15 minutes to become completely dry, readying parts for assembly. This solvent based formula has a strong initial tack, is highly resistant to water, oil and heat. Fast Dry spreads easily with roller, trowel or brush. One quart, flammable. Use only with cross-ventilation, wearing both gloves and a VOC respirator.

Titebond HiPurformer Polyurethane Hot Melt Adhesive
Sets faster and works better than traditional hot melt adhesives Titebond HiPurformer Polyurethane Hot Melt Adhesive

Pro 100 Hot Glue Gun
Great for bonding thin stock, veneer, toy parts, and more, this hefty gun makes a handy addition to any wood shop. With 60 watts of power and a comfortable four-finger trigger, you can count on a good, steady flow of hot melt glue whenever and wherever you need it. Pro 100 Hot Glue Gun

Titebond Instant Bond Wood Adhesive
Available in four unique viscosities, these high-performance CA glues (cyanoacrylate adhesives) take just 5–15 seconds to set and 30–60 seconds for initial cure. For even faster adhesion, the Instant Bond Activator cuts set time nearly in half! Available in 2 or 4 oz. bottles. Titebond Instant Bond Wood Adhesive

Precision Applicators

Get precision application for glues, inks, lubricants, sealants, coatings, and all types of liquids and pastes. Choose from Dispense Pack or Squeeze Pack. #67735 Dispense Pack includes two 12cc syringes, four plastic micro tips, four stainless steel tips and two storage caps. #67743 Squeeze Pack includes squeeze bottle, one twist lock tip adapter, two stainless steel tips, and storage cap.

Precision Applicators

High Pressure Glue Injector

Make easy repairs, firm up joints and handle delicate assemblies with this micro-tipped glue applicator. Great for crafts and hobbies, it maintains pressure up to 600 psi for incredible dispensing power. Works to repair/reglue furniture joints, veneer, laminates, musical instruments and more. Use with water based glues. Includes solid brass nozzle with 1/32" opening. Additional nozzles also available.

High Pressure Glue Injector

Glue Bottle Kit
Kit includes the most common gluing tips for the majority of your woodworking projects — everything you need for five different gluing applications! Comes with 8 oz. glue bottle, biscuit tip, 2-1/2" roller, glue brush, dowel tip, fine point tip and covers. Plastic. Glue Bottle Kit

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It's important to understand the different characteristics of the different woodworking glues that are available so you choose the one that will work best for your needs.

Strength is not an issue with most woodworking glues, because all the common ones are stronger than the surrounding wood in a well-made joint. These glues include aliphatic (common yellow woodworkers glue), polyurethane (Gorilla is a common brand), plastic resin (brown urea formaldehyde powder mixed with water), hide glue and epoxies. Glues that are not stronger than the surrounding wood include contact cement and hot melt glue. I once saw some cheap plywood from a packing crate that came from Africa, which was made with blood glue. The plywood was delaminating from moisture exposure and abuse in shipment. I doubt you will ever see blood glue, thank goodness.

For most glues to be stronger than the surrounding wood, though, they can not fill a gap between the two pieces of wood they join. There must be a thin layer of glue between two pieces of wood that would otherwise be touching. The exception to this is epoxy, which will fill huge voids and make an indestructible joint.

Choose a glue according to the convenience of using it. Here are circumstances wherein you ought to use and not to use each type:

Aliphatic- Use for most woodworking. Cleans easily with hot water. Low toxicity, if any. But, it grabs quickly so don't use it where your assembly will take a long time to put together, as in a carcass. For long open time use plastic resin glue. Most aliphatic glues have low water resitance when dry, so are not waterproof. But some formulations are watterproof.
Polyurethane- Expensive, non-water based glue. Must be cleaned with solvents like alcohol. Will fill very small gaps. Cures in a few hours when warm. Big advantage- it takes stains well so glue lines will be nearly invisible. Bonds other materials well to wood. Waterproof. Toxic.
Plastic Resin- Has a very long open time, hours in cooler temperatures, thus is the choice in situations where assembly takes a long time. Must set up overnight. Very water resistant, effectively waterproof. Contains formaldehyde, which is toxic.
Hide Glue- Traditional glue made from cow hides. Big advantage is that it can be disassembled with hot water to make repairs, which can be done with no other glue. Therefore it is the correct choice for proper work on antiques. Very quick grab time makes some assemble procedures go easily, others a nightmare. Liquid hide glues have longer open time. Not waterproof. Nontoxic.
Epoxies- These are a pain in the neck to use because they are not water soluable. You must use toxic solvents to clean them up. Any epoxy on the wood surface will ruin your finish. But, they fill gaps well, are waterproof, and seal wood against moisture like no other coating. Different formulations have different toxicities, most are very toxic.
Contact Cement- Not so strong, but grabs right away, making it the choice for some veneering and all laminate applications.
Hot Melt Glue Guns- Not so strong, but bonds quickly. Good for temporary things like making jigs where you just need a quick grab.
Cyanoacrylate Glues- "Crazy" glues. Instant bonding makes them useful for little repairs like replacing splinters. Toxic.

Note that you will find a lot of specialty glues designed for certain tasks, such as veneer glues. When using these, be sure you understand exactly what they were designed to do and follow instructions carefully.

When using any toxic glue provide cross ventilation where there are two openings in the room so air can move in and out. Use gloves to keep the glue off your skin, use a VOC respirator (not just a dust mask), and don't breath any dust with glue in it.

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