Thanks to all so far.... Good stuff! No, the wood won't be getting wet.
Hey Lew.... What kind of epoxy? I will be having to brush it on in large
volumes so can't be too expensive. I can get a gallon of Titebond for less
than $20. Sorry Scott..... Can't tell you.... LOL. With good adhesives,
will the bond break before the wood, or will wood splinter first.... Doug
fir in question.

-thanks




"buck" wrote in message
ervers.com...
I have two 4"x 6"x4' fir pieces that I want to glue together "using clamps
for 24 hrs" and NOT use any screws or nails. My questions are...... Would
Titebond II or III or an equivalent provide a really strong bond or could I
expect them to come apart fairly easy under weight (300 pounds pull)? I am
not really familiar with the newest glues/adhesives. I don't know if glue
bonds are stronger than the wood or not. I am trying to laminate different
size wood together..... but I have to feel somewhat comfortable that they
will not come apart easily.......ie glue 2x4 to a 2x6 to a 4x6
etc.......don't ask :~)

thanks for any help