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Choosing a Wood Glue

There are many different kinds of wood glue on the market. The trick is to know when to use each kind.

Glue Types

Polyvinyl Acetate:

Polyvinyl acetate, commonly called PVA, is a great general purpose wood glue for indoor uses. While it is available under many different brand names and formulations, it generally can be unclamped after 30 minutes, though, depending on the formulation, it can take between 1 and 2 days to cure completely. PVA has a low moisture resistance and should not be used outdoors or in applications where it will regularly get wet.

Aliphatic Resin:

Aliphatic resin, commonly called yellow glue or, simply, wood glue, is a stronger version of ...Read More