Gluing wood: wood glue or hot glue?

[FlaresideLariat]

Hey guys,

I'm making a wooden box in one of my classes and wanted your opinion as to which adhesive was better. I already have a hot glue gun (high temp) w/ glue sticks, so that would be ideal for me instead of going out and buying wood glue. They have some at the woodshop, but I don't want to leave it there if it won't dry in less than an hour.

Thanks. :-)

[BlueZero]

Re: Gluing wood: wood glue or hot glue?

Never used hot glue for wood. I love Titebond for wood! It's by far the best wood glue I've ever used. I use Titebond III. You might be able to get away using plain Titebond plus it's cheaper. With Titebond III it's recommended that you clamp the item for 30 mins and wait 24 hours before stressing the joints. I've found after an hour you can move the item to a better spot for drying and it's pretty strong already. If you can leave it set for the hour you should be able to put it in your car and move it gently with out any problems. Just make sure to give it the full 24 hours before you stress the joints.

What type of glue do they use at the shop? That stuff might work too. Anyone there you can ask that has experience with the glue they use?

[KTruck]

Re: Gluing wood: wood glue or hot glue?

Hi:

My recommendation would be to use a wood glue.

1. It can be spread easily to cover the joint. Complete coverage is important for a good bond.
2. After assembly, excess glue can be cleaned up with a damp rag.
3. It usually does not cause a problem with any applied finishes.
4. Since it does not set (dry) immediately you will be able to assemble the box and get it square before clamping.

It does require clamping and should be allowed to completely dry before removing from the clamps.

Hope that helps.

KTruck

[Maserati Mario]

Re: Gluing wood: wood glue or hot glue?

Wood glue!
Your a man not a woman!
JK! lol!

[PorscheGuy997]

Re: Gluing wood: wood glue or hot glue?

What about Gorilla Glue?

[FlaresideLariat]

Re: Gluing wood: wood glue or hot glue?

I AM a woman, lol. Also guys, what kind of adhesive do you recommend if I wanted to put postage stamps on a piece of (sanded) wood? What kind of adhesive should I use?

[Escape Artist]

Re: Gluing wood: wood glue or hot glue?

I AM a woman, lol. Also guys, what kind of adhesive do you recommend if I wanted to put postage stamps on a piece of (sanded) wood? What kind of adhesive should I use?

Always use wood glue there are stronger faster higher claims all over but use wood glue for wood.
Sticking stamps on wood you could use wood glue or clear paper glue most likely you would have to topcoat with something once the stamps where dry some kind of lacquer .
Try and Google "scrap booking "minus the bunny ears.

[Nappers]

Re: Gluing wood: wood glue or hot glue?

What about Gorilla Glue?

NO not the gorilla glue!!!!!!!!!!!!

FWIW, I bought the Gorilla Glue brand wood glue and it is pretty dang strong.

[FlaresideLariat]

Re: Gluing wood: wood glue or hot glue?

Always use wood glue there are stronger faster higher claims all over but use wood glue for wood.
Sticking stamps on wood you could use wood glue or clear paper glue most likely you would have to topcoat with something once the stamps where dry some kind of lacquer .
Try and Google "scrap booking "minus the bunny ears.

gotcha. so the stamps don't peel off?

[Maserati Mario]

Re: Gluing wood: wood glue or hot glue?

I AM a woman, lol. Also guys, what kind of adhesive do you recommend if I wanted to put postage stamps on a piece of (sanded) wood? What kind of adhesive should I use?

So sorry if I offended you.
I won't do that again.
Wood glue would work on the stamp also

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Gluing wood: wood glue or hot glue?

Try the gorilla wood glue.

[Escape Artist]

Re: Gluing wood: wood glue or hot glue?

gotcha. so the stamps don't peel off?

Yes to stop them peeling and if they are detailed in any manner(as in art work)it will preserve the color separation.
The last thing you want on those idy biddy critters is the colors to bleed thus rendering said artwork(some of it very sophisticated on postage stamps)unreadable.
I know from a brief foray mounting my artwork on mdf their are several coatings(aerosol)available-also I have not done this my self but I watched Martha Stewart (when she was outside)use various varnishes both waterborne and oil based.
Good luck post pictures.