Polyurethane glue for joinery?

[krismusic]

Hi, I have to add strips to the edges of some Ash doors. Do you think I would be best advised to use a polyurethane glue? I have used poly for construction a lot but never for anything finer as it can be a bit messy to use. Any other suggestions for a glue likely to perform well in all weathers? Advice much appreciated.

 

[jasonB]

Any reason for using ash in all weathers as its classed as a perishable hardwood

West Systems Epoxy would stand upto all weathers but its about a messy as PU to use.

Maybe titebond III but I've not tried it myself.

Jason

 

[krismusic]

Hi Jason, thanks for the reply. Reason for using Ash? liked the look of the wood. Sounds like maybe an ignorant decision but they are made now, so they are going in! :lol: I have used West system with great results but again not where overspill is important. I wondered about Titebond Ultimate but have never used it before. Has anyone else?

 

[jasonB]

The Titebond III can leave a dark glue line which maynot be what you want on ash, I'm sure some of the members that have used it will chip in soon.

Welcome to the forum BTW.

J

 

[krismusic]

Thanks for the info and the welcome. Dark glueline would not be good. I would probably have that problem with Poly.

 

[DaveL]

I have used Titebond III, it dries with a light brown glue line, not clear like most other PVA glues.
I have never used a ploy glue so cannot compare the results.

 

[Digit]

Protected properly Ash is no worse than softwood. I'd use PU.

Roy.

 

[Tusses]

another vote for PU

its cures to a light yellowish colour. not too far out form ash

Rich

 

[krismusic]

Thanks guys. The Ash is going to be oiled. No matter how economical I am with the PU, to get an even coverage I will probably end up applying too much. Do you think that the overspill will prevent the oil penetrating? Obviously I will go over the doors with a sander to finish before oiling. I guess the Titebond would be close in colour as well... :?

 

[Tusses]

you can mask the edges that you dont want the glue to affect. packing tape is cheap and does the trick

 

[Digit]

Shouldn't be any difficulty getting PU overspill off.

Roy.

 

[krismusic]

Looks like PU it is then

 

[bluezephyr]

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/AdhesivesampSealants/Adhesives/d180/sd2340

Ive used a few Pu glues and prefer this one code:78519, The more liquid ones i have found tend to foam out too much, This one doesnt. It foams out but in a more solid form than a bubbly mess.

 

[OllyK]

I use this pretty much exclusively these days. Any overspill can be easily removed with a scraper once dried.

 

[krismusic]

Many thanks for the replies. I usually use the Wudcare PU. Seems very good. Any real difference between makes?