? FOR WOOD BOAT BUILDERS

[riggerman]

Hi all has anyone used Tite bond 3 for building wooden boats ? They claim this glue tacks up in 10 minutes. For the last 20 years i used West systems 105 resin and 206 hardner and the G-FLEX epoxy.Regards Andris Golts.

 

[Doubledog]

I've used Titebond and plain old Elmers Wood Glue Max. Both are fine.

 

[Ray Sametz]

I've used Titebond and plain old Elmers Wood Glue Max. Both are fine.

Really ???????

 

[Grimracer]

Titebond 3 for me.. I have also used PL glues with good results

 

[Terry Heddin]

I use it on every wood build.

 

[Jarcaines]

I’ve only used West Systems

 

[FloridaScaleBoater]

I use it on every wood build.

You use what on every wood build??

 

[Terry Heddin]

O/P was asking about Titebond 3

 

[FloridaScaleBoater]

O/P was asking about Titebond 3

He also mentioned West epoxy.
Easy for us "old guys" to get confused!

 

[ChrisHerzog]

Mr Ivan has always used Titebond 3 and he has built a ton of hulls. I personally prefer epoxy. G-Flex on all the joints and WS 105 for sealing.

 

[riggerman]

Thanks to all who replied to my post. Regards Andris Golts.

 

[Dave Gilles]

had issue with titebond 3 on a jae transom. switched back to good old BSi epoxy.

 

[Don Ferrette]

had issue with titebond 3 on a jae transom. switched back to good old BSi epoxy.

From Titebond web page-

Titebond III Ultimate Wood Glue is not for continuous submersion or for use below the waterline. Not for structural or load bearing applications. Use when temperature, glue and materials are above 45°F. Store product below 75°F.

I've tried lots of stuff over the years and have settled on Devcon 14251 for structural and frame ups and West Systems 105/206 for sheeting/sealing.

 

[Grimracer]

I dont have a choice.. titebond is nice as the parts do not slip as much.

Grim

 

[Bradley Maglinger]

I like titebond lll for laminating, however I do use epoxy for the transom, decks, and sealing. Titebond when it cures, dries & nice clear and easy to work with.

 

[John Beardslee]

I dont have a choice.. titebond is nice as the parts do not slip as much.

Grim

If you have problems with joints slipping, try a few grains of salt, it only takes 3 or 4 in a 1/4” x 10” joint to keep it from sliding. Salt grains have sharp edges and work great. Don’t use sugar as it’s grains are rounded. I got this from an old furniture maker in Grand Rapids, Michigan ( The Furniture City) circa: 1964. Works with all glue’s I’ve tried on big race boats and rc models.

 

[Bill Gibson]

Im afraid that all ive ever used for any wood model boat be it nitro or FE is Epoxy, vinylester, or polyester products........!

 

[John Beardslee]

All the full size race boats I built myself or when I worked for Byercraft I used Weldwood powdered water soluble glue, I think it was called resinoid but it’s been a long time ago so I might be wrong. This was at a time when Epoxy was new to the market and not many wanted to chance using it.

 

[Wasted wages]

What’s wrong with Zap ( CA ) and epoxy ?
All I’ve ever used…

 

[Bradley Maglinger]

What’s wrong with Zap ( CA ) and epoxy ?
All I’ve ever used…

Absolutely nothing, I like thick CA for framing, it is all a matter of preference.