I use polyurethane glue on some of my projects. I have tried many different kinds, but the two that seem to be more widely popular are Elmers polyurethane glue and Gorilla glue. They were both at the top of some consumer comparisons versus other brands, and I always see Gorilla just takes top honors. I don’t see it that way. First, Gorilla glue is more liquidy, and tends to run more, and because of that, you have more downtime waiting for it to dry. Seconly, Gorilla glue I have found is more pliable when it cures compared to Elmers. Lastly, Elmers is a little cheaper.
So, if anyone wants to use these glues, I recommend the Elmers brand.
Heck, that was the brand that many of us ate as kids, so you know you can trust it!
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If you read that FWW article on glue ratings, polyurethane glues were poorly rated. I think Titebond III was the highest rated glue for most applications and epoxy for the rest.
why do I get the impression manko works for Elmers? maybe i'm wrong but it just seems that way....hhmmmm
mvflaim,
Does it have anything to do with this....
manko
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Or maybe it is that none of the posts to him have been read. It is curious, a new member who has visited the forum once because he just felt like he had to tell all of us how wonderful Elmers glue is. Now I won't buy anything from Elmers just in retaliation for insulting our collective intelligence.
Rob
Hi Rob,
Precisely! why was his very first post about the wonderful value of elmers glue???
I've heard of marketing companies using word of mouth advertising to promote their client's product through web forums and chat rooms but I never thought I would run into one.
Probably the guy is new to the forum and felt he had good info to share. By the way I agree with him on the elmers.
mike
Well if he ever comes back we'll know won't we. As long as messages to him keep showing "unread" I have my doubts though.
Rob
Thank you. I did have an opinion about what I feel is in the best interest for myself, and maybe, through my own experiences, could share what I think could be useful. I just thought I would start off with what I stand for.
I am not new to the forum. I've been busy in the shop, and that work thing. I don't work for Elmers or do any advertising. I am just a woodworker always trying to top myself with new challenges, and I will have moments from time to time, where I will need advice from fellow woodworkers.
I think that there are people who have knowledge they want to share with other woodworkers like myself, and in turn I could share knowledge of what I know. I do take opinions of other into thought, which it was interesting to read about Titebonds glue.
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I have used all of them in outdoor projects. Gorilla is a bit darker when dry and Elmers is a bit lighter. Titebond was too thick to control easily. Elmers seemed to be a thinned version of Gorilla and absorbed into the wood faster than Gorilla. Gorilla spreads silky smooth and gives me enough time to assemble the project and not be rushed before it starts to foam. Gorilla makes a faster version also, as well as a super glue that is very good and gorilla tape that is better than anything out there. Gorilla is now making wood glue which if they follow their lines quality should be another plus to woodworkers. So far no failures in 7 years in poly glues all living outside in Minnesota in all weather.
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