This video is an accompaniment to my column in the April 2009 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. The article serves as a general review of common woodworking glues and when to use them. The video, however, focuses specifically on urea resin glues. These glues definitely have their advantages: low water content, gap-filling, long open time, and rigid glue lines just to name a few. But keep in mind the one big disadvantage: safety. These glues are pretty nasty and you might be best served considering other options. But with proper precautions (gloves, goggles, and respirator), this glue can be a nice addition to your shop. The two brands I use are DAP Weldwood, and Unibond 800.
Download the PDF of the article.
-- For free video tutorials and other cool woodworking stuff, check out http://www.TheWoodWhisperer.com
6 comments so far
gbear
home | projects | blog
328 posts in 2270 days
#1 posted 1125 days ago
Thanks for the info Marc. I was wondering how the Unibond 800 compares to Titebond Cold Press for Veneer? Have you ever tried the Titebond?
Thanks again,
George
-- gbear, Carmichael, CA
Woodwrecker
home | projects | blog
3005 posts in 1746 days
#2 posted 1125 days ago
As always, great tip Marc.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
-- Eric
thewoodwhisperer
home | projects | blog
581 posts in 2354 days
#3 posted 1125 days ago
Thanks guys.
Gbear – I haven’t played much with the PVA type veneer glues. But I have heard good things about them. JoeWoodworker sells some decent glues that are much nicer to work with, in terms of safety. In fact, I know some folks believe the need for urea resin glue is quickly going away, since there are options what are safer to work with and work just as well. I can definitely tell you that the next time I veneer something, I’ll be trying one of the safer alternatives.
Just an FYI, my original fear of using these alternatives was their water content. But that’s a concern that comes from other people’s experiences. So I’ll keep you posted on what I find.
-- For free video tutorials and other cool woodworking stuff, check out http://www.TheWoodWhisperer.com
AngelofDeath
home | projects | blog
116 posts in 1246 days
#4 posted 1125 days ago
Marc,
As always thanks for the helpful videos. Makes me feel a little more comfortable to try certain new things.
Thanks again
Gale
Bob Kollman
home | projects | blog
1779 posts in 1361 days
#5 posted 1125 days ago
Thanks Mark, between you and Charles Neil it’s hard for me to keep up with all I’m learning!!!
-- Bob Kenosha Wi.
davemoorefurniture
home | projects | blog
14 posts in 1150 days
#6 posted 1122 days ago
uni bond for life!
-- http://www.davidmoorefurniture.com
Have your say...