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1. 
   JMartinsky | Apr 21, 2009 02:24am | #1

   Polyurethane = bad

   PVA (Yellow) = good.

   Best,

   John

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   integrity_woodworks | Apr 21, 2009 03:06am | #2

   Kenneth I have used urethane glues for these dozens of times with great results, but just about any water resistant glue works fine, and before I get attacked - any wood glue will work. but water resistant glues last longer.

   Dan

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   PheasantHunter | Apr 21, 2009 05:38am | #3

   I prefer Titebond II, a PVA glue.  I gave a cutting board to a friend, I found out the other day that she has been running it through her dishwasher for several years and it is still together.  I don't recommend this kind of abuse for a wood cutting board but do recommend the glue.   No I don't work for Titebond.

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   Kenneth | Apr 21, 2009 04:16pm | #6

   Thanks to everyone for the advice.  I agree that Titebond III is probably the best option due to its tendency to creep and adjust for the wood movement.  I know that it is advertised as "water resistent" but not water proof so I wasn't sure that it would stand up to repeated cleanings in the sink.  However, is sounds like that should be no problem. 

   Thanks again!

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   saschafer | Apr 21, 2009 04:25pm | #7

   Titebond III is advertised as being waterproof. It's Titebond II that's just water-resistant.

   -Steve

    

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   mrbird90 | Apr 21, 2009 06:49am | #4

   I would use Titebond II or III. 30 years ago I made a maple cutting board using regular Titebond yellow glue and the board is still in great condition even after being used almost every day and wiped with damp cloths and sponges.

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   JMartinsky | Apr 21, 2009 03:32pm | #5

   Dear Kenneth,
   Titebond 3 would be my choice.

   Best,

   John

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   JeffHeath | Apr 21, 2009 06:03pm | #8

   Titebond III

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   HowardAcheson | Apr 21, 2009 06:33pm | #9

   Titebond II or Titebond III both work well and are sufficiently water resistant.

   Howie.........
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   RichinVA | Apr 21, 2009 10:28pm | #10

   I use Titebond III, as it is waterproof. One added benefit is that it seems to have a bit more set-up time than the II, so that I can fit all those pieces together before it sets up.

   My $.02..............

   Rich