Titebond v Everbuild

[murphy]

I am thinking of making some more endgrain chopping boards, the last time I did some I used Titebond 3, which is quite expensive compaired to Everbuild glue, has any one got any feedback on the Everbuild 502, the Everbuild 502 is 5 litre and the Titebond is only 3.8 litre, so a much better deal, if it is okay, they do take a lot of glueing and cutting and more glueing
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everbuild-WOOD5-Purpose-Waterproof-Adhesive/dp/B0012MEMTK/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=Rf5OA&content-id=amzn1.sym.a4ac6c4d-6ae7-4d95-b5e0-812c9dcfc72e:amzn1.symc.fc11ad14-99c1-406b-aa77-051d0ba1aade&pf_rd_p=a4ac6c4d-6ae7-4d95-b5e0-812c9dcfc72e&pf_rd_r=YJ7HJDP758E7XN6ETZEV&pd_rd_wg=YscDE&pd_rd_r=76695f22-3f25-49dc-bd0d-39ec2165c0df&ref_=pd_hp_d_atf_ci_mcx_mr_ca_hp_atf_d&th=1

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0002YQ3M8/ref=ewc_pr_img_1?smid=A11PQ9ULN2WJFR&th=1

 

[Doug B]

Everbuild 502 is only a D3 adhesive I’d opt for Everbuild D4 as an alternative to Titebond, D4 is the only PVA I use these days.
https://mytoolkit.co.uk/products/ev...-25-litres-and-1-litre?variant=44819848888532

 

[kinverkid]

I have been making chopping boards for many years using 502 as well as other segmented items. Never had a problem with them.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

The only down side to D4 is the short open time.

 

[ChaiLatte]

Please check delivery cost, but this appears a good price:

https://www.sealantsandtoolsdirect....pose-weatherproof-wood-adhesive-5-litre-wood5

There was a thread here a while ago about some sellers sending glue that had exceeded its use-by date. If that is important to you, it would be wise to confirm this information from the supplier before buying.

 

[murphy]

Thank you all for your help, I will try Everbuild D4 as it might be better for chopping boards, I know of one woman who put one in the dishwasher, the 1 litre bottle is £12 on Amazon, I get free delivery with Prime, and £15.28 at Toolstation

 

[kinverkid]

I used the D4 on a couple of birdhouses in February 2021 where I would usually use UF glue and they are still holding fine. I've removed the perch since.

 

[meccarroll]

If you looking at Everbuild 502 V Titebond 3 you would be suprised to find that they actually come out very similar in that the characteristics of both in relation to water and glue strength is about the same however Titebond 3 is not recommended for structural use Everbuild 502 can be used for structural applications.

Everbuils 4D can be immersed in water and should still hold up it can also be used for structural work so could be your best bet if you are really concerned. The stated shelf life of Everbuild D4 is 6 months, it's the same for all similar D4 wood glues because of the modifiers used to reach the D4 standard.

Everbuild 502 for everday use like general joinery cabinet making etc or Everbuild D4 for extreme weather conditions where prolonged water contact is expected. Everbuild 502 (D3 grade with one year stated shelf life) Everbuild D4 (D4 grade with six months stated shelf life).

 

[murphy]

If you looking at Everbuild 502 V Titebond 3 you would be suprised to find that they actually come out very similar in that the characteristics of both in relation to water and glue strength is about the same however Titebond 3 is not recommended for structural use Everbuil 502 can be used for structural applications.

Everbuils 4D can be immersed in water and should still hold up it can also be used for structural work so could be your best bet if you are really concerned. The stated shelf life of Everbuild D4 is 6 months, it's the same for all similar D4 wood glues because of the modifiers used to reach the D4 standard.

Everbuild 502 for everday use like general joinery cabinet making etc or Everbuild D4 for extreme weather conditions where prolonged water contact is expected. Everbuild 502 (D3 grade with one year stated shelf life) Everbuild D4 (D4 grade with six months stated shelf life).

Thank's for that lesson, I will try D4 for outside work and chopping boards and D3 for interior work, I have been using Titebond 2 and 3 for years now but it is getting more expensive, and maybe Everbuild is just as good

 

[HamsterJam]

I use Everbuild D4 for almost everything. Not let me down yet even when it’s slightly out of date. (Note I am not using it in a professional capacity).

 

[Phil Pascoe]

It's easy to tell when it ages - it yellows.