Choice of GLUE for cutting board project

blueman <[email protected]> wrote in
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> As mentioned in my previous post, I am planning on building a bread
> cutting board.
>
> Obviously, I need a waterproof glue but I'm not sure which glue gives
> the best performance in terms of long-term strength, water-resistance,
> and non-toxicity.
>
> I am leaning towards using epoxy (West Systems) but am also considering
> other watherproof glue choices like Tightbond III or polyurethane glue.
>
> Any suggestions regarding pros/cons for this application?
>
> Thanks

If you're concerned about suitability for food contact, be sure to read
the label or call the manufacturer. I believe my bottle of Titebond II
says it's ok for indirect food contact, Titebond III is probably the same
way.

When you get to finishes for the cutting board, there's plenty of recent
discussion in the archives about what to use.

Puckdropper
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"blueman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> As mentioned in my previous post, I am planning on building a bread
> cutting board.
>
> Obviously, I need a waterproof glue but I'm not sure which glue gives
> the best performance in terms of long-term strength, water-resistance,
> and non-toxicity.
>
> I am leaning towards using epoxy (West Systems) but am also considering
> other watherproof glue choices like Tightbond III or polyurethane glue.
>
> Any suggestions regarding pros/cons for this application?
>
> Thanks

I've had good results with Titebond III

blueman wrote:
> As mentioned in my previous post, I am planning on building a bread
> cutting board.
>
> Obviously, I need a waterproof glue but I'm not sure which glue gives
> the best performance in terms of long-term strength, water-resistance,
> and non-toxicity.
>
> I am leaning towards using epoxy (West Systems) but am also
> considering other watherproof glue choices like Tightbond III or
> polyurethane glue.
>
> Any suggestions regarding pros/cons for this application?

1. You don't need water proof, water resistant is plenty. You aren't - or
at least shouldn't be - doing anymore than wiping it off with a damp rag.
Most of the time there is no point in doing even that with bread, just brush
off the crumbs.

2. Epoxy is OK but so is TiteBond ll. My bread board was glued with that 16
years ago and is still going strong.



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I use epoxy. It allows for much more fuss around time and is fully
waterproof.

JP

On 2/21/2010 7:48 AM, dadiOH wrote:
> blueman wrote:
>> As mentioned in my previous post, I am planning on building a bread
>> cutting board.
>>
>> Obviously, I need a waterproof glue but I'm not sure which glue gives
>> the best performance in terms of long-term strength, water-resistance,
>> and non-toxicity.
>>
>> I am leaning towards using epoxy (West Systems) but am also
>> considering other watherproof glue choices like Tightbond III or
>> polyurethane glue.
>>
>> Any suggestions regarding pros/cons for this application?
>
> 1. You don't need water proof, water resistant is plenty. You aren't - or
> at least shouldn't be - doing anymore than wiping it off with a damp rag.
> Most of the time there is no point in doing even that with bread, just brush
> off the crumbs.
>
> 2. Epoxy is OK but so is TiteBond ll. My bread board was glued with that 16
> years ago and is still going strong.
>
>
>
I completely agree, TB II is plenty, but if you have III go ahead and
use it. OTOH, polyurethane failed me completely. I have really gone off
the stuff, TB II or TB III is my goto glue these days.

Harvey

dadiOH wrote:
> blueman wrote:
>> As mentioned in my previous post, I am planning on building a bread
>> cutting board.
>>
>> Obviously, I need a waterproof glue but I'm not sure which glue gives
>> the best performance in terms of long-term strength, water-resistance,
>> and non-toxicity.

> 2. Epoxy is OK but so is TiteBond ll. My bread board was glued with that 16
> years ago and is still going strong.

I used Elmer's Wood Workers glue 35 years ago figuring if it ever came
apart I could re-glue the sucker. I made it, (and a bunch of others as
gifts) out of firewood, maple, cherry and walnut. Not one ever came
apart, and they have been washed in soap and water 1000's of times. I
wouldn't put them in the dishwasher, nor soak them for long periods in
hot dish water, but I wouldn't be surprised if the wife has done both.
My guess is Titebond II is the exact same stuff. Oh, the finish I used
is air, regular air from Pittsburgh.

If it were me (and it was) I'd use whatever I normally use to glue wood,
and not wring my hands over it. If it ever comes apart (not likely)
find a woodworker you know to re-glue it.

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On 02/22/2010 10:16 AM, Jack Stein wrote:
> Oh, the finish I usedis air, regular air from Pittsburgh.

Yowsa! That shit's caustic, isn't it?

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Steve Turner wrote:
> On 02/22/2010 10:16 AM, Jack Stein wrote:
>> Oh, the finish I usedis air, regular air from Pittsburgh.
>
> Yowsa! That shit's caustic, isn't it?

Used to be, now it's mostly hot air from government workers....

Feels good but is even more caustic than the mills!

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On Sun, 21 Feb 2010 01:26:25 -0500, blueman <[email protected]> wrote:

>As mentioned in my previous post, I am planning on building a bread
>cutting board.
>
>Obviously, I need a waterproof glue but I'm not sure which glue gives
>the best performance in terms of long-term strength, water-resistance,
>and non-toxicity.
>
>I am leaning towards using epoxy (West Systems) but am also considering
>other watherproof glue choices like Tightbond III or polyurethane glue.
>
>Any suggestions regarding pros/cons for this application?
>
>Thanks

I use yellow Elmer's carpenter's glue for cutting boards. None have
fallen apart, but I don't soak them in water either. Not sure what
other ingredients are added for outdoor glues, so that makes me leery.