Hi Lew,
That is good logic. Since the plans call for epoxy first, then PVA or
yellow as alternatives with shorter working times, and because some of the
guys suggested it, I went with the Titebond II. It was in the plan and I
saved a bit of cashola. And because I'm using the Titebond, I'm gluing up
smaller sections. I figgered I could run them through a planer to flatten
them out and then assemble 'em. I like your idea to take it to a commercial
top shop for them to sand it flat though. Now, do you mean a counter top
place, or something else? Like I said in an earlier post, I'm a rookie at
this stuff...having fun, but wanting to do it right.
Thanks,
Pete

"Lew Hodgett" wrote in message
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Pete Stolz wrote:
Hi, I'm making a maple workbench top and I need to glue it up. The
plans
(the Veritas Modern Bench) call for epoxy because of the long working
time
or PVA or yellow glue. The epoxy was REALLY expensive, the PVA and
yellow
are not expensive but the working time is not as long.
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When it comes to adhesives, after epoxy, everything else is down hill.

You indicate epoxy is "REALLY expensive".

I submit that is a relative term.

Yes, epoxy will be probably 3-6 times more expensive than say TiteBond II
which as about $13-$14/gallon the last time I bought it, but that cost is
not necessarily the final determination.

What percentage of the cost of the total project, does the cost of the
epoxy represent?

My guess is less than 10% of the total project.

Use something that is 50% of the cost of the epoxy and your total savings
are only 5% of the project, but you finished project will have it's value
reduced by far more than 5%.

Glue the strips in groups of 3-4, the glue these groups together.

When everything is glued up, head to the commercial top shop and have them
sand it flat.

Enjoy.

Lew