Hello, I am a woodworker in Los Angeles, Ca. I have been trying to find the best glue for some doors I am building out of Teak wood. Teak is a very oily wood that resists a strong glue joint. I have done many tests with industry standard glues and epoxies with poor results. I then tried a test with Krazy Glue and got a very strong bond.
My question is: Do you think this bond will last the test of time, moisture and slight wood movement? Are there any test results to review?
Can you please point me toward any information on this topic.
Thank you,
Victor Addotta
email: [email protected]
Website: http://AddottaFineWoodwork.com
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CA glues have poor impact resistance and poor UV resistance. I wouldn't use them for structural applications. There are marine epoxies made for teak. They work fine. Wipe the joints with acetone first to remove surface oils.
What Bob said is correct. You could also use Gorilla Glue, or polyurethane glue.
As was stated by another poster, use marine epoxy. West system epoxy is readily available in SoCal. Try any marine supply store, like WEST MARINE. Runs about $50-$70 gal for the resin and $30-$40 for the hardner. Most of west stytem's epoxy is a 5:1 ratio, so buy the pumps and your life will be a simpler. Be care ful #107 special hardner is 3:1(makes the resin more clear). To prep your joints for glueing, wipe all the joints with acetone one or two stimes and make sure they are dry before glueing
Also go to west system's websitefor any info on their products and where to buy: http://www.westsystem.com
Completely agree with everyone on 1) acetone to eliminate teak oil from the glueing service prior to 2) using West Systems epoxy. In restoring an old Boston Whaler, I built a variety of teak components (example a teak forward seat with teak handles) using this method. Despite the harsh environment these pieces see in their life, the joinery has never failed.
West Systems also comes in smaller containers with smaller pumps. You don't have to go all the way to the gallon size of resin. They also have a quart size of the resin and smallish cups of hardener.
I just bought some west system from Boater's World up in Washington for $50 a gallon on sale. they told me that it's on sale in socal for the same price. Normally around $68 a gallon. They have stores in through out calif.
For locations, look up: boatersworld.com
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