Slackbond 2

[modernist]

Following all the hoo-ha in various media I thought I'd give the veritable TB 2 a go. Have to say I am most disappointed

I glued up some douglas fir windows and trimmed the protruding tenons a full day later only to find that the glue was far from stronger than the wood and the the glue joint failed when given a knock with a mallet and chisel.

In my experience Resin W, waterproof or not, would give a much better bond and be virtually clear into the bargain, rather than a dark yellow glue line which is only too visible on Pine, let alone more delicate timbers.

Spare bottle into the bin and back to the tried and trusted.

Only a personal opinion of course ;D

Brian

[Keith]

I tried quite a lot of glues last year and I was really disappointed with Titebond one and two, as you say Resin W is far better.

Titebond 3 is a different matter and is IMHO the most versatile and consistant PVA type adhesive available.

Apart from the dark glue line

Keith

[dirtydeeds]

i used 2 litres of titebond 2 on a job last year so got to know it quite well

clamp it and let it cure overnight, if you stress the joint before that it can fail

make the joints accuratly and the glue lines dont show

i think titebond is an aliphatic resin rather than a pva

what aliphatic means and how it differs from pva i have no idea

[pitbull]

It shouldn't be used below 12 degrees celcius. And it is a PVA I bought a little bottle of it, and wasn't impressed