Resorcinol would be way over kill for that. A better choice would be
Titebond II or a polyurethane like ProBond or Gorilla. Elmers wood glue
(either white or yellow) would not hold up. Titebond II would require a
little less pressure and is waterproof as long as it is not constantly
immersed. I have been playing with the new Titebond III and it is even
better. Still not a marine glue but good for high humidity joints.
If you can't clamp a 10' 6x6 you ain't got enough clamps! No self
respecting DIYer can have less than a dozen bar clamps. You are definitely
not leaving the proper hints for Fathers day and Christmas. Bet you got a
closet full of ties. :-)
--
Glenn Ashmore
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"Some Guy" wrote in message ...
I've got some 6x6 spruce fence posts that I'm applying finished planks
of 15/16" pine to cover the exposed part of the post (front, back, and
a little of the sides). I'm using a *few* brass screws to hold the
planks to the post, while a water-proof glue will bond the planks to
the post.
Seems that my 2 choices for glue is (a) an out-door version of Elmer's
Wood Glue, or (b) a 2-part resorcinol glue (DAP/Weldwood) that is
popular in marine applications.
I've read where the resorcinol has more specific needs (temperature,
humidity) which I have no problem with (this time of year)- but does
the wood need a high compressive pressure while curing? I can't apply
any such pressure in my case (planks are 10 ft long) so the only
holding pressure is going to come from a line of brass screws running
up the center of the plank every 2 feet.
Since the posts will be topped with a wide cap, I don't expect them to
have direct exposure to rain, but being hit by a water sprinkler
continuously for an hour at a time isin't out of the question.
Is bonding or clamping pressure critical for resorcinol?
Or do I have an alternative to Elmer's wood glue?
Who retails resorcinol in Ontario (Canada) ? Home Depot? Rona?