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'''Wood glues''' are [[adhesive]]s used to tightly bond pieces of [[wood]] together.
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Wikipedia article on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_glue wood glue]
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Wood glue bonds tightly to wood, but not to itself. Therefore, [[woodworker]]s commonly use surprisingly little glue to hold large pieces of wood. Most wood glues need to be [[clamp (tool)|clamped]] while the glue dries to achieve maximum bond strength.
 
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==Types of Wood Glue==
 
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Many substances have been used as glues. The most common wood glue is [[polyvinyl acetate]] (PVA), also known as "carpenter's glue" or "Yellow glue". The white version of polyvinyl acetate is also used on wood. Traditionally, [[animal glue]]s were ubiquitous, especially [[hide glue]], which is still used in [[lutherie]] and restoration. [[Polyurethane]] glue (trade names include ''Gorilla Glue'' and ''Excel'') is becoming increasingly popular, especially where water resistance is required, although water-resistant PVAs are available .
 
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Substances used as wood glue include:
 
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* [[polyvinyl acetate]] (PVA), yellow & white
 
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* [[animal glues]]
 
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* [[Polyurethane]]
 
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* [[Cyanoacrylate]] (''Crazy glue'' or '''Superglue''') used mainly for small repairs, especially by [[Woodturning|woodturners]];
 
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* [[contact cement]] for [[Wood veneer|veneers]];
 
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* [[Hot glue|hot melt]] for temporary uses;
 
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* [[Epoxy]] mainly for exterior uses;
 
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* other synthetic [[resin]]s including [[resorcinol]], [[urea-formaldehyde]], [[phenol formaldehyde resin]], etc.
 
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==Exterior Use==
 
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Wood glues intended for exterior use vary in their suceptibility to water.
 
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* [[PVA (exterior grade)]]
 
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* [[Polyurethane]] - survives showers but not constant wetness
 
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* [[Hide glue]]
 
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* [[Cyanoacrylate]]
 
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* [[Contact cement]]
 
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* [[Hot glue|Hot melt]]
 
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* [[Epoxy]] - waterproof
 
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* [[Resorcinol]]
 
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* [[Urea-formaldehyde]]
 
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* [[Phenol formaldehyde resin]]
 
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==Trade & other names==
 
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* [[PVA, yellow]] - carpenter's glue, yellow glue
 
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* [[PVA, white]] - elmer's, white glue,
 
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* [[Polyurethane]] - Deckbond, Gorilla Glue, Excel
 
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* [[Hide glue]] - animal glue,
 
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* [[Cyanoacrylate]] - Superglue, crazy glue
 
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* [[Contact cement]]
 
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* [[Hot glue|Hot melt]]
 
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* [[Epoxy]]
 
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* [[Resorcinol]]
 
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* [[Urea-formaldehyde]]
 
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* [[Phenol formaldehyde resin]]
 
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==Alternatives to Wood Glues==
 
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* [[Screws]]
 
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* [[Nails]]
 
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* [[Tacks]]
 
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* [[Pins & headless pins]]
 
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* [[spiral headless things look like drill bits]] name of?
 
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* [[Corrugated fixings]]
 
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* [[Clips]]
 
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* [[Dowels]]
 
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* [[Biscuits]]
 
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* [[Dovetail & other interlocking joints]]
 
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* [[Repair plates]]
 
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* [[Wooden pegs]]
 
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* [[KD (knockdown) blocks]]
 
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* [[Metal strapping]] (perforated & screwed or nailed)
 
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* [[Friction, tight fit]]
 
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* [[Split pins]]
 
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* [[Staples]]
 
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* [[Plastic straps]] (wrap around, no screws/nails)
 
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* [[Nut & bolt]]
 
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* [[Pronged nut & bolt]] (exact name of?)
 
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* [[Binding]] eg with wicker, string, etc
 
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* [[Metal collars]]
 
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* [[Nail plates]]
 
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* [[Wire & eyes]]
 
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==See also==
 
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*[[Glue]]
 
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*[[Clamp (tool)]]
 
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==References==
 
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Patrick Spielman (1986). Gluing and Clamping: A Woodworker’s Handbook. Sterling Publishing. ISBN 0-8069-6274-7
 
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[[Category:Adhesives]]
 
[[Category:Adhesives]]
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[[Category:Woodworking|Glue, Wood]]
 
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[[nl:Houtlijm]]
 

Revision as of 03:14, 10 April 2007

Wikipedia article on wood glue

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