glue for garden bench

[Niall]

Just made a garden bench in oak. Some tenons, halving joints and some places wood just mating and held with stainless screws.

This is to be used in one of the wetter parts of the UK and I thought I'd give West 105 system resin a go, as used in boats.

Anyway it was a time consuming and messy process. Wondered what others think of this glue for this purpose? Did I create an unecessary rod for my back? Is Titebond III just as good in practice for garden furniture?

 

[Henning]

I have just made a table and in the process of making a bench and two chairs out of oak for our deck. I have taken a chance on Titebond III, but i cannot say anything yet about how it holds up to the weather as the table has just been finished and the bench and chairs are still very much work in progress. I am guessing it will work out ok, though, but have noticed some differing opinions on t'other side. (woodwork uk)
I'll just have to wait and see, but would also be grateful if someone has tried and knows if it works or not.

 

[Digit]

Wetter part of the UK? You must be near me! :lol:
I use PU and found it excellent.

Roy.

 

[srp]

Nothing wrong with West (or SP Systems) epoxy for garden furniture (except it's maybe a touch expensive). To save getting in a mess, the following might help, all learned from bitter experience:
1. Use digital kitchen scales to measure out the correct quantities of resin and hardener - much more accurate than a graduated plastic beaker or the pumps they supply.
2. Have a selection of plastic containers and home-made lolly sticks for mixing.
3. Tape a sheet of polythene on the bench, and use parcel tape to protect clamps where they are likely to come into contact with what oozes out of the joints when you clamp up.
4. Use a cheap silicone spatula from Tescos for applying and spreading.
5. Wear vinyl gloves - put 2 or 3 pairs on, and remove a pair when they get unbearably sticky.
6. Use meths for cleaning un-cured epoxy - much cheaper than epoxy solvent.

PU is also very good - a lot of boat builders are using it in preference to epoxy, especially for the less critical stuff. Personally I would avoid Cascamite or whatever they call it now - I have had several expensive failures with exterior joinery in the distant past and as a result have not bought any for years.

 

[Nigel]

I have made 3 benches from reclaimed Teak and used Gorilla PU,

They are about 5 years old now and at the homes of family members, outside in all weathers and no sign of joint failure yet,

cheers Nigel

 

[colinc]

Hi,

something you never hear mentioned on here is Aerodux which is probably the most long lasting wood glue I know of. It is one of the few glues approved in the UK for aircraft woodwork and has a good record established over many years in aircraft and boat building.

The downside is that it does stain the wood and leaves a dark glue line but for things like laminations I think it is great.

Colin