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  1. 07-03-2010, 5:01 AM #1
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    Glue for cypress used outdoors

    Looking for suggestions on correct glue for cypress that will be used for exterior project.

    Thanks to all.

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  3. 07-03-2010, 5:45 AM #2
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    Something waterproof.

    Seriously tightbond II or III if fine. The poly glues and epoxy are also good choices.

    Seems to me there was an outdoor/indoor torture test of glues in some wood rag recently. Regular exterior PVA did very well.

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  4. 07-03-2010, 10:01 PM #3
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    Gorilla glue.
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  5. 07-03-2010, 10:05 PM #4
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    Gorilla wood glue is what I would recomend, not the poly gorilla glue.
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    I have made 6 Adirondack chairs with cypress and all the glueing was done with Titebond III.
    The chairs have all be setting outside for the last 2 years and I see no problems with the glue joints.

    They have gone though temps from 16 degrees to 107 degrees and rain and snow and still no problems.
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    Resorcinol, epoxy, polyurethane glue or even construction adhesive will all work well for outdoor furniture but for ease of use, Titebond III is my preference.

    TBIII is type 1 water proof, has a fairly short setting time compared to the rest and cleans up with water.
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    A vote for Gorilla glue. I used it on some cypress outdoor furniture and it has worked great.
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    if it will ever see standing water, i'd go with a poly glue, like gorilla glue. if it will just see humidity/dampness, tb3 will last fine.
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    I would go for epoxy.
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    Titebond 3 easy clean up and does a great job.
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  12. 07-06-2010, 10:19 AM #11
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    TBIII is waterproof and easy to clean up. Poly based glues just make a mess, imho.

    I'd also use EPOXY if you need the extra time. I did a bench, and I'm making another one, that has over 130 M&T's. With the slow set, you have enough time to take a lunch break!
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  13. 07-06-2010, 10:49 AM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by Eiji Fuller View Post
    I would go for epoxy.
    Ditto. I spent quite a few years doing boat carpentry (briefly on a professional level, and for years as an amateur). I use nothing but Gougeon Bros. epoxy. I've never seen a joint fail. I've seen the wood fail, but never a joint. Best glue on the planet.
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  14. 07-06-2010, 2:51 PM #13
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    I used Resorcinol for an open porch project several yrs. ago. Extermely effective but the stuff is a deep purple color. Glue line will show.
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