Glue that'll work in lower temps?

[Darl Bundren]

My work area is currently pretty much unheated, and the glue I have (maybe titebond II?) says that glue and materials should be over 55 degrees to adhere properly. Is there a glue out there for woodworkers that doesn't have the low temp caveat? If possible, I'd like to stay away from anything that foams. Thanks.

[Mike Cutler]

Epoxies.
Epoxies can be used in sub freezing conditions, as long as the correct hardeners and resins are selected.
Google up "West System Epoxy", and or "System Three Epoxy".

No foaming either.

[Ben Grunow]

IIRC, gorilla glue will work until the moisture required to cure it freezes at 32F. Not 100% sure but think so.

[Stephen Tashiro]

I think Gorilla glue is a very interesting product. It flows for a long time after you apply it. You can put it in a crack on the top side of a board and find it has seeped out the bottom of the board the next morning. If I don't want pieces near the joint to get glue on them I usually protect them with masking tape. It seems to foam as it sets so it fills in cracks.
And it makes a strong joint.

[Dennis Peacock]

Darl,

I agree with Mike. What you want is a chemical drying adhesive and a good quality epoxy is the way to go on that.

[Jeffrey Schronce]

Titebond III gets you down to 47 degrees.

Epoxy is the way to go though.

[Ed Aumiller]

Have used Elmer's "Carpenters Yellow" & Titebond II at temps in high 30's with no failures.....just leave it dry for 24-48 hours before unclamping...
Have kitchen cabinet doors glued with Elmer's at low temps over 25 years ago and they are still fine....
One nice part of low temp gluing is that setup time is not an issue....take your time and do a nice job...

[Jack Norfleet]

You could always move south. It was 75 today.

[Aaron Beaver]

I think Gorilla glue is a very interesting product. It flows for a long time after you apply it. You can put it in a crack on the top side of a board and find it has seeped out the bottom of the board the next morning. If I don't want pieces near the joint to get glue on them I usually protect them with masking tape. It seems to foam as it sets so it fills in cracks.
And it makes a strong joint.

Have you tried Sumo glue, its made by Loctite. Doesn't expand as much, and its just as strong and it requires less clamping time. Cure time is about the same as Gorilla glue but clamp time is only 30 minutes or so and that is a huge time saver.