I haven't had much luck with a google search of this topic so I thought I
would ask this very helpful group.

I have a kind of complicated book case to put together with horizontal and
vertical pieces so I'd like to give myself some more time with a longer
setup glue without going for the longer setup but messy Gorilla glue. I have
seen some references to Tightbond Extend but I also read some negatives on
this glue. What would you suggest?

TIA.

Dick Snyder

We use TB Extend in the shop whenever extra time is needed. Its white
not yellow but other than that and staying open longer I've never
precieved any difference.

If you can find any literature from Titebond regarding performance
differences I would consider the data 100% reliable. They usually have
very good data sheets on their products.

I think TB III also stays open longer and it is brown not yellow.

Only thing i don't know off hand is the water resistance of Extend vs
TB II or III.


Dick Snyder wrote:
I haven't had much luck with a google search of this topic so I thought I
would ask this very helpful group.

I have a kind of complicated book case to put together with horizontal and
vertical pieces so I'd like to give myself some more time with a longer
setup glue without going for the longer setup but messy Gorilla glue. I have
seen some references to Tightbond Extend but I also read some negatives on
this glue. What would you suggest?

TIA.

Dick Snyder

Dick Snyder wrote:

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I have a kind of complicated book case to put together with
horizontal and
vertical pieces so I'd like to give myself some more time with a
longer
setup glue without going for the longer setup but messy Gorilla glue.

snip

Epoxy with a slow hardener.

Lew

For my rocketry work, I use a two-part epoxy (west systems, 12hr) when
I need a glue that won't stick right away (cardboard is notorious for
speeding up yellow glue's set time) and won't swell the wood or
cardboard. Not sure it's right for woodworking, but that's what I
use.

It gives me about 20 minutes working time.

On Thu, 16 Nov 2006 20:33:24 -0500, "Dick Snyder"
wrote:

I haven't had much luck with a google search of this topic so I thought I
would ask this very helpful group.

I have a kind of complicated book case to put together with horizontal and
vertical pieces so I'd like to give myself some more time with a longer
setup glue without going for the longer setup but messy Gorilla glue. I have
seen some references to Tightbond Extend but I also read some negatives on
this glue. What would you suggest?

TIA.

Dick Snyder


I like Gorilla for that, but it seems you don't. Epoxy is my other
choice.

I can't say about Titebond extend, haven't tried it yet.

Dick Snyder wrote:
I haven't had much luck with a google search of this topic so I thought I
would ask this very helpful group.

I have a kind of complicated book case to put together with horizontal and
vertical pieces so I'd like to give myself some more time with a longer
setup glue without going for the longer setup but messy Gorilla glue. I have
seen some references to Tightbond Extend but I also read some negatives on
this glue. What would you suggest?

TIA.

Dick Snyder

when I have a complicated assembly I first try to divide up the
assembly into parts I can do in several gluings. for instance, make
spacer blocks to keep one end of the shelves spaced right while you
glue and square the other side.

the ultimate long open time glue is hide glue.

What would you suggest?

I use Gorilla glue when I need a longer open time - as long as I don't
use too much, and watch it to wipe up any foam-out while it's still
soft, I haven't had problems with messiness.
Looking forward to trying TBIII, though - as soon as I finish off my
current bottle of TBII.
Andy

I have used Gorilla glue and still do.
I found that the holding strength is not as good on wood as epoxy or TP II
or Lepage's equivalent. What to you think?

"Andy" wrote in message
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What would you suggest?

I use Gorilla glue when I need a longer open time - as long as I don't
use too much, and watch it to wipe up any foam-out while it's still
soft, I haven't had problems with messiness.
Looking forward to trying TBIII, though - as soon as I finish off my
current bottle of TBII.
Andy

Dick Snyder wrote:
I have
seen some references to Tightbond Extend but I also read some negatives on
this glue. What would you suggest?

Titebond Extend or 30+ minute epoxy, depending on the use of the item.

What negatives have you read about Extend?

"Dick Snyder" wrote in message
I haven't had much luck with a google search of this topic so I thought I
would ask this very helpful group.

I have a kind of complicated book case to put together with horizontal and
vertical pieces so I'd like to give myself some more time with a longer
setup glue without going for the longer setup but messy Gorilla glue. I
have
seen some references to Tightbond Extend but I also read some negatives on
this glue. What would you suggest?

IME, a plastic resin, like "Weldwood" is a good choice for long open times.

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I got my info on Titebond Extend from the Sept 2004 issue of Wood magazine
that did some study on glue. They gave it an "F" for water resistance
(shouldn't be an issue for my project I hope) and low marks for end grain to
end grain gluing (I don't plan to do it on this project) and they commented
that you really need to stay clamped up for quite awhile. None of these are
killers for my particular project.


"B A R R Y" wrote in message
...
Dick Snyder wrote:
I have seen some references to Tightbond Extend but I also read some
negatives on this glue. What would you suggest?

Titebond Extend or 30+ minute epoxy, depending on the use of the item.

What negatives have you read about Extend?

On Fri, 17 Nov 2006 08:42:12 -0500, Dick Snyder wrote:

I got my info on Titebond Extend from the Sept 2004 issue of Wood
magazine that did some study on glue. They gave it an "F" for water
resistance (shouldn't be an issue for my project I hope) and low marks
for end grain to end grain gluing (I don't plan to do it on this
project) and they commented that you really need to stay clamped up for
quite awhile. None of these are killers for my particular project.

I don't see these as "negatives", they're characteristics of the kind of
glue it is. If they gave any glue "high marks" for end grain I'd be
interested in knowing what--end grain is notoriously difficult to glue
reliably and much of the art of joinery was developed to avoid this
necessity. "White" glues (the family to which most Titebond products
belong) in general have low water resistance--Titebond has managed to
improve it a great deal in some of their products but for any use that
involves regular wetting that class of glue is the wrong choice. As for
having to stay clamped up for "quite a while", well what do you expect?
The trade-off for long open time is long clamping time.

"B A R R Y" wrote in message
...
Dick Snyder wrote:
I have seen some references to Tightbond Extend but I also read some
negatives on this glue. What would you suggest?

Titebond Extend or 30+ minute epoxy, depending on the use of the item.

What negatives have you read about Extend?



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"Dick Snyder" wrote in message
. ..
I haven't had much luck with a google search of this topic so I thought I
would ask this very helpful group.

I have a kind of complicated book case to put together with horizontal and
vertical pieces so I'd like to give myself some more time with a longer
setup glue without going for the longer setup but messy Gorilla glue. I
have seen some references to Tightbond Extend but I also read some
negatives on this glue. What would you suggest?

I use TBII extended. It is very thin, so I also use it for tight joints.
Seems to work fine.
I suspect it just has a bit more water.

It was never meant to be waterproof. Extend is a bit thinner than the
regular stuff so it soaks into end grain. Preglueing solves that. As far as
clamping time, it stands to reason that a glue formulated to dry slower
would need to be clamped longer. Sounds like the article is saying that the
glue performs the way it was intended.

"Dick Snyder" wrote in message
. ..
I got my info on Titebond Extend from the Sept 2004 issue of Wood magazine
that did some study on glue. They gave it an "F" for water resistance
(shouldn't be an issue for my project I hope) and low marks for end grain
to
end grain gluing (I don't plan to do it on this project) and they
commented
that you really need to stay clamped up for quite awhile. None of these
are
killers for my particular project.


"B A R R Y" wrote in message
...
Dick Snyder wrote:
I have seen some references to Tightbond Extend but I also read some
negatives on this glue. What would you suggest?

Titebond Extend or 30+ minute epoxy, depending on the use of the item.

What negatives have you read about Extend?

Swingman wrote:

IME, a plastic resin, like "Weldwood" is a good choice for long open times.

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Last update: 10/29/06

That gets my vote. And when it sets up, I would put it against just
about anything. And it is great for outdoor stuff, too. When I repair
a cabinet or split door jamb, something that needs to be set "just
perfect" this stuff lets you put plenty of clamps on before it starts
to set. It is a great tool, and I wouldn't be surprised if it held as
well as TBII. The only drawback for everyday use is its cost.

Robert

wrote:

the ultimate long open time glue is hide glue.


Especially the liquid stuff. It's not quite as strong as the hot pot variety,
but it's still stronger than the wood.

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wrote:
I have used Gorilla glue and still do.
I found that the holding strength is not as good on wood as epoxy
or TP II
or Lepage's equivalent. What to you think?
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VERY MUCH OVERPRICED AND UNDER PECKERED.

Lew

"Dick Snyder" wrote in message
. ..
|I haven't had much luck with a google search of this topic so I thought I
| would ask this very helpful group.
|
| I have a kind of complicated book case to put together with horizontal and
| vertical pieces so I'd like to give myself some more time with a longer
| setup glue without going for the longer setup but messy Gorilla glue. I
have
| seen some references to Tightbond Extend but I also read some negatives on
| this glue. What would you suggest?
|

I know that everybody else is telling you to use some high-tech product like
epoxy or a PVC-based glue but for long setup times and good wood joints,
I've found that nothing much beats old-fashioned hide glue.

Norm

In article ,
says...
I have used Gorilla glue and still do.
I found that the holding strength is not as good on wood as epoxy or TP II
or Lepage's equivalent. What to you think?

"Andy" wrote in message
ups.com...
What would you suggest?

I use Gorilla glue when I need a longer open time - as long as I don't
use too much, and watch it to wipe up any foam-out while it's still
soft, I haven't had problems with messiness.
Looking forward to trying TBIII, though - as soon as I finish off my
current bottle of TBII.
Andy


Hmmm. I use 'gorilla grip' (clear, comes in goo-gun cartridges) and not the
'gorilla glue' they sell here in bottles(foams up red). Bit of a special case
because if I need strength, I often work in gum (eucalypt spp) and epoxy is
quite unsatisfactory with those and often just let's go the wood, urea-
formaldehyde is MUCH stronger.

About 20 mins open time.

If I need more, I work at night when it's cool, I can get about 25-30 mins open
time out of aliphatic ... and I get SWMBO in to pass things and hold up what
shouldn't fall down. She's starting to pick up on things, too, built herself a
wooden tumbler 6' long by 2'4" diameter for her felt-making :-)

-Peter


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Peter Huebner wrote:


... because if I need strength, I often work in gum (eucalypt spp)
and epoxy is
quite unsatisfactory with those and often just let's go the wood, urea-
formaldehyde is MUCH stronger.

Next time mix some epoxy, then thicken with microballoons and apply
with a popsicle stick.

Clamp until set.

Think you will be pleased with the results.

Lew