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Franklin International Titebond II Premium Wood Glue, 16-Ounces #5004

Binding: Tools & Hardware
Brand: Franklin
EAN: 0037083050042
Item Dimensions: 9301010200243
Label: Franklin International
Manufacturer: Franklin International
Model: 5004
MPN: 5004
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Franklin International
Studio: Franklin International

Features:

• Excellent water-resistance for exterior applications
• Strong initial tack-fast set for less "hold" time and more productivity
• Easily sanded for flush applications
• Outstanding bond strength for steadfast gluing
• First one-part wood glue to pass ANSI Type II water-resistance

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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
Use for woodworking projects including outdoor furniture, birdhouses, mailboxes, planters and picnic tables. Strong initial tack. Resists solvents, heat and water. Sands easily without softening. Safe to use. Easy water clean up. Environmentally safe. FDA approved for indirect food contact (cutting boards). Conforms to ASTM D-4236.




Rating: - DON'T LET IT FREEZE! The BEST Glue for wood, stronger than polyurethane glues.
I really like PU (PolyUrethane = Gorilla) Glues for certain jobs even though they can be messy, but for gluing wood to wood, you simply can't beat Titebond II or III

Fine Woodworking Magazine #192 showed that aliphatic wood glues are almost TWICE as strong as PU glue.

Titebond II or III are the best of these in my opinion. I've been a woodworker for about 30 years. There are other brands of wood glue (Elmers, etc) which are close, but the small difference in price is nothing compared to the cost of the wood or the hours I put into a project. Interestingly enough, common yellow glue is as strong as this stuff is, but I'm willing to spend a bit more for the water resistance. You never know when something will get wet.

Titebond III is almost twice as expensive but you don't gain a whole lot except longer work time. Technically Titebond III is waterproof while Titebond II is water resistant, so if you're making something that will be submerged in water regularly (wooden deck on the back of a boat?) then you will want III. Patio furniture? II is fine.

It also cleans up nicely with water. After a brief fling with PU glues I'm back to wood glues for wood.

One thing - DON'T LET IT FREEZE!!! It will last for years if kept cool and dark but it will be toast if it freezes. Don't ask me how I know this.

If you have found this review helpful, please let me know!

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Rating: - Great glue
I have been using this glue for just over a year now for assorted carpentry projects and I love it. I once tried to break a bond made with this glue, the wood broke before the bond did. It has a quick set time which can either be a great thing or a horrible thing, depending on what is being gluing.

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Rating: - best wood glue
This is the best wood glue we've ever tried. It sticks well, and stands up to hard use.

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Rating: - TiteBond II is a Five Star Glue
This is a fast setting glue that will allow you to unclamp and get back to non-stress finish work on the work piece quickly! It does require temps of the work piece and air to be at least 60 degrees F. to prevent chalking of the glue and undesirable results. TiteBond III will work down to 45 degrees F, so if you have a cold work shop and/or large glue jobs, TiteBond III would be better suited. I have had no problems with cleanup of "squeezeouts", using a wet rag and immediately wiping off excess after clamping. A little light sanding after drying serves to finish the joints nicely. TiteBond II is not for large glue-ups, but anything that takes less than 15 minutes or less at 70 degrees F to clamp and clean will be fine. I prefer TiteBond II's light color for light colored woods and TiteBond III for darker woods. All the joints I have prepared and glued with TiteBond have never come apart.

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Rating: - This is the gold standard...
I have been buying this glue in this exact quantity for years now and I am here to say that it is an absolutely great performer. Though I have used polyurethane glues and epoxy (I have yet to try the new Titebond III), this Titebond II is the glue I turn to 99% of the time. It has never let me down in any application - I build mainly indoor furniture and jigs.

Once cured, the strength of this glue is consistently stronger than the wood around it. I have had good luck with letting it dry and scraping the squeeze-out away with a sharp chisel and/or a flexible putty knife. After sanding I have had no problems with splotchiness in finishes.

I made the mistake of buying too much of this glue at once a few years ago and learned the lesson that it will go bad over time. Now I always buy this glue in these bottles and never have problems.

Highly recommended!

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