PVA Woodglue

[chippy minter]

For the last few years I have been useing Scewfix's waterproof pva Glue, I see they do'nt sell it anymore. What other reasonably priced pva's would anybody recommend? bearing in mind it must be waterproof.

 

[woodbloke]

I use the Evode D3 PVA glue and very good it is too, it's not strictly 'waterproof' but is very water resistant which is good enough for most of the things I make. If you want a better degree of water resistance then look for a D4 grade of PVA. I looked at a big D4 bottle the other day but it only had a 3 month shelf life iIrc so I didn't buy it in the end - Rob

 

[doorboy]

Over here in the New World, there's a glue called Titebond III, and it's a great PVA glue. I'm just not sure if it'a available in the UK. Sounds like it may be similar to woodbloke's suggestion.
Good luck in your search.

 

[woodbloke]

Over here in the New World, there's a glue called Titebond III, and it's a great PVA glue. I'm just not sure if it'a available in the UK. Sounds like it may be similar to woodbloke's suggestion.
Good luck in your search.

That's been available in the UK for a while now, but I seem to think that it leaves a dark glue line?...not sure as I've never used it :? - Rob

 

[andrewm]

Over here in the New World, there's a glue called Titebond III, and it's a great PVA glue. I'm just not sure if it'a available in the UK. Sounds like it may be similar to woodbloke's suggestion.
Good luck in your search.

Available over here from Axminster and probably several other places as well.

 

[doorboy]

You're right--dark glue line. It's not a problem for me since most of my work is fumed white oak, however Titebond II is also excellent and not as pricey.

 

[Slim]

Yep, Titebond II is brilliant. III is more expensive for not much difference IMO.

 

[jasonB]

I also use Titebond II as well fill the 16oz bottle from the gallon one and it works out a reasonable price. If I need it really waterproof then their PU glue is good as well

Jason

 

[doorboy]

Slim, it's my understanding that III holds up to heat much better that I or II.
As far as waterproof glues go, you might try Polymite powdered resin glue.
It's a bit of a task to mix, but the open pot-time is good and it's very stable.

 

[Paul Chapman]

If you don't want to pay too much, Lidl sell PVA woodworking glue - it's made by Bostik, so similar to EvoStik. They do the ordinary one (black top) and water resistant (red top). Price is quite good when they have it in.

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[Steve Maskery]

For "ordinary" gluing I use Wudcare 5 minute PVA. It's fast and strong and great. Ax sell it, although I get a better price from my local ironmonger's.

I have today taken delivery of my first bottle of TitebondIII from Ax and my first experience is not good! "Clamp for 30 minutes", it says. So I did, and passed the resulting piece over the planer, whereupon it promptly came apart. OK, I should be fair, it also says "Do not stress the joint for 24 hours", so I guess I was being a bit prem. I'll let you know if today's remedy has worked tomorrow. It has such a good reputation that I'm happy to believe that it way my impatience that was to blame.

Cheers
Steve

 

[ProShop]

Steve,

As is mentioned in the above posts Titebond 111 definately leaves a dark glue line if your using light coloured timbers.

I too use the Wudcare 5 mins glue & find it very good.

I did some non scientific tests on the Titebond range and was disappointed in the mechanical strength results. This was after a couple of joint failures on some furniture about a year ago. So I use the D4 range now, with much better results.

It seems a bit mad to me that glue comes all the way from America when there are perfectly good glues made here. Global economics, it's a mad world out there

 

[misterfish]

On my last order from Isaac Lord I needed to add the odd item to get free postage and I included a 1kg bottle of water resistant PVA woodworking adhesive (about 1 litre - I don't know why they do it by weight). It seems excellent and at only £3.74 seems good value.

http://www.isaaclord.co.uk/productDetai ... subCat=000

Misterfish

 

[steve tighe]

I've used that stuff as well misterfish,works well & is excellent value for money.

 

[Digit]

Am I the only poster who still uses Pearl glue?
In doors, if the item is unclampable and you don't wont to drag the compressor and nail gun in, it's marvelous stuff!

Roy.

 

[Russell]

There are not many people who buy pearl glue now I took it off sale about 6 years ago