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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: BowJunkie on May 20, 2011, 12:02:11 pm

Title: Different types of TiteBond Glues
Post by: BowJunkie on May 20, 2011, 12:02:11 pm

What is the difference between TiteBond, TiteBond II, and TiteBond III ????
I started out making bows with Titebond and somewhere along the line ended up using Titebond III
Now I just stick to TBIII. Any suggestions?

Title: Re: Different types of TiteBond Glues
Post by: aaron on May 20, 2011, 12:17:39 pm

i think it's basically more warerproof as you go up in #'s. also different chemistry...
Original Titebond...Aliphatic Resin. Never used it but it must be like Elmers.
Titebond II...Crosslinked polyvinyl acetate. Water resistant. I've had some experiences that bear that out. lower shelf life than III
Titebond III...Polymer. WaterPROOF. You can believe it.

Title: Re: Different types of TiteBond Glues
Post by: ErictheViking on May 20, 2011, 01:22:40 pm

http://www.bowyersedge.com/glue.html   14th or 15th paragraph down Dean says titebond has a stronger bond than II but II is more water resistant.  actually the rest of the article is good info for most other glues. the article was written before titebond III so no info on that. hope this helps.

Title: Re: Different types of TiteBond Glues
Post by: sadiejane on May 20, 2011, 01:52:12 pm

good article eric
thanks for posting

Title: Re: Different types of TiteBond Glues
Post by: ErictheViking on May 20, 2011, 02:32:02 pm

More than welcome, his site is pretty cool. A very well rounded fountain of knowledge.

Title: Re: Different types of TiteBond Glues
Post by: PeteC on May 20, 2011, 05:40:37 pm

 Titebond III is all I use.I like the other Titebonds as well ,but #3 is waterproof,and It's never failed me.I use it for tip overlays,handle add-ons,backing,and repairs.I even use it to put a thin coating over sinew on arrows to waterproof them . I'm sold on it. JMHO God Bless

Title: Re: Different types of TiteBond Glues
Post by: Elktracker on May 20, 2011, 06:22:21 pm

I have always wondered about the tighbond liquid hide glue in the brown bottle?

Title: Re: Different types of TiteBond Glues
Post by: Pat B on May 20, 2011, 07:49:03 pm

Any of the Titebond carpenters glues work well for bows. If you seal your finished bow well waterproof or not shouldn't matter. You would really have to soak your bow for a long time for it to effect the glut. Heat would be more of a problem because all the TB glues will release at 150deg(F). A bow sitting in a closed car or leaning against a tree in the sun would be more detrimental to your bow it TB glue is used.
  TB Liquid Hide Glue is good if you get it before it's shelf life runs out. I believe it has additives added that effect the shelf life and if old it will take a long time to set.

Title: Re: Different types of TiteBond Glues
Post by: Marlin on May 20, 2011, 11:50:20 pm

I am glad you brought up this subject. I was at Lowes today debating on witch glue to buy TB I, II or III. I guesed I could not go wrong with III. :D

Title: Re: Different types of TiteBond Glues
Post by: mullet on May 21, 2011, 12:06:07 am

I believe as the numbers went up, it indicated more water resistants. But, I don't think that everybody realized that it actually takes a lot longer for curing time.

 It may seem hard on the surface after glueing with TB3, but it has actually sealed the glueing off surface from the air. It yakes quiet awhile for all the glue to go clear and kinda amber in color.

Title: Re: Different types of TiteBond Glues
Post by: ricktrojanowski on May 21, 2011, 11:06:30 pm

Generally I only use TB 2 or TB 3.  I like the 2 for work that I want a quick set.  And the 3 for work that I want a little more working time with.  Also the 3 is more water resistant.