New glue from Titebond

[Cherryville Chuck]

I see that Titebond has a new glue out called Speed Set. It only needs 15 minutes of clamping time. http://www.titebond.com/print/product/1 ... f40d4c47df
It has a couple of other notable attributes too. It has over 60% solids content so it can fill small gaps if you wind up with a loose fitting joint. It also has higher temperature resistance which means it's not as likely to let go if the piece sits in hot direct sunlight like Stick said he's had problems with.

I tried Lee Valley's GF 202 gap filling glue years ago and you have to be careful when using a glue like that. In a tight fitting dowel or m & t joint you can split the wood when you pull the joint together. Even if you leave a path for the squeeze out you have to be careful because the glue won't go through the passage out fast enough sometimes.You also need to reposition the container regularly because the solids settle out and shaking the container won't redistribute them.

I believe in having the right glue for the job instead of trying to use one glue for everything so I think this glue will have a spot in my shop. There are a lot of jobs which can be sped up by the short clamp time and the bit of gap filling ability without having to mix up an epoxy is a bonus too. My must have glues are:
Titebond Melamine glue- the best glue there is for edge gluing to panel boards. It doesn't get sucked into the joint resulting in glue starvation like regular glues do and it dries rubbery instead of hard so it can make a joint that resists flexing better. It will stick to melamine across small areas.

Lee Valley Fish Glue- water soluble and stays water soluble forever. Great for gluing patterns onto wood, gluing plugs or buttons in a drilled hole, and gluing splits together where grain has separated. Because it's water soluble a damp rag wipes residue off and won't make a barrier to stain or finish.

Polyurethane Glue- although it can be a PITA to use it is the best for some applications. Totally waterproof and if you have a really tight fitting joint it's better to use than a water based glue is.

Epoxy- sometimes you need epoxy for large gaps or hard to glue materials and when it also needs to be waterproof. Automotive fiberglass resin also makes a good wood glue with all the same properties.

[Nickp]

Thanks, Charles...