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What glue for a cutting board? I am thinking waterproof, so not titebond, elmers or the other yellow glues. Maybe titebond II? Gorilla glue would work but will there be any problems with foaming?
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David
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From my experience waterproof glue on a cutting board is overkill. The reason being is that the oil used to finish the board protects the glue. I have one made with elmers that LOML has been hacking on for about 3 years now.
I have seen one person go to the extreme to prevent the possibility of one coming apart. He drills holes at both ends through all the pieces and after gluing uses threaded rod and bolts as clamps, then puts one final piece on each side to cover the bolts.Mike
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Depending on the number of pieces (laminations) involved, you might need to be more concerned about working time than water-resistance or strength. I've never made a cutting board or chess board, but if I did, I'd use a plastic resin glue (Weldwood powder, or similar) to give me plenty of time to get the several pieces buttered and clamped up.LarryComment
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I used Titebond III and finished with mineral oil. I also reapply the mineral oil every so often to keep it protected. I don't expect a lot of water is getting past the oil, but if it is then the glue is rated to hold...online at http://www.theFrankes.com
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titebond II or III will work fine. after soaking it with mineral oil rub wax it with beeswax to add more waterproofing.Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas EdisonComment
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glue for cutting board
Crokett, I was in basically the same position as you are in a few weeks ago
about the cutting board. I had to repair one that had a crack in it it was an
old one (about 20 years old) I separated it at the crack, resurfaced the boards on the jointer, used yellow wood glue, clamped it up, let it dry,
sanded it down, and refinished the whole thing with butcher block oil
(it is a mineral oil), 3 good coats let in soak in well over night and put in back into use in the kitchen. So far no problems, wife uses it all the time and she hasn't complained about it yet! eezlockComment
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I've used Titebond II and III and all the boards are still together.
It's managing the dang pieces while they are slipping and sliding away that is the problem, then suddenly they stop slipping caused the glue setup, but the pieces aren't where you intended!
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