Wood Glue - Sticking Planks together on woodwork bench frame

[TheJay]

I am making a woodworking bench and securing it with a combination of Evo-stik and screws. Can anyone please tell me if I can save myself a few quid and buy something which is water resistant and equally good (or better) for less money?

http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wc...ay?langId=110&storeId=10151&partNumber=591188

 

[Deluks]

Don't go crazy with glue if you need to take it apart in the future. Good use of screws and/or bolts should be strong enough.

Cheaper, better, wood glue is available.

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Adhesives+Sealants/Wood+Adhesive+PVA/d180/sd3198

 

[big-all]

yep fully agree
"D4" my choice
but do not glue
batons and planks well supported and screwed and a sacraficial top off perhaps mdf/worktop/ply that can be changed when worn

 

[TheJay]

Don't go crazy with glue if you need to take it apart in the future. Good use of screws and/or bolts should be strong enough.

Cheaper, better, wood glue is available.

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Adhesives+Sealants/Wood+Adhesive+PVA/d180/sd3198[/QUOTE]

Which one would you go for?

I don't plan on taking it apart so I want it absolutely solid. I don't think one screw (even 10cm long) will keep it together without support.

 

[Harbourwoodwork]

PVA is probably the best value for money at around £12 for 5lts but good for internal work only
Cascamite only rated MR , will serve you well, but can be used for external joinery if over painted, if your not using glue on a regular basis get just enough for the job the shelf life isnt great as moisture starts the chemical reaction and use a face mask when mixing
PU is great for exterior use with great gap filling capabilities be warned some types are very short pot life you could be down to 5 mins you need to be very organised pre construction.

 

[chippy5]

external grade PVA you can get it in most shops (B&Q, Jewsons etc) i thing evo-stik put it in a blue bottle

 

[foxhole]

I don't plan on taking it apart so I want it absolutely solid. I don't think one screw (even 10cm long) will keep it together without support.[/quote]
Would hope you plan to use more than one screw?

 

[TheJay]

I don't plan on taking it apart so I want it absolutely solid. I don't think one screw (even 10cm long) will keep it together without support.

Would hope you plan to use more than one screw? [/quote]

To secure each piece of wood...

 

[stableroofer]

have you tried that gorilla glue? sticks anything!

 

[TheJay]

Anyone else rate Gorilla Glue over others?

 

[big-all]

i use this stuff similar foaming action works out as £7.57 a pint as gorrila is often sold in pints[20 fl oz/568ml]
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p52489

 

[wotan]

Aerolite 306 is probably the best glue you can get, stronger than the parent wood.

Wotan

 

[Harbourwoodwork]

Aerolite 306 is probably the best glue you can get, stronger than the parent wood.

Wotan

Blimey havent used aerolite for years ,I always thought it was a bit smelly

 

[wotan]

Aerolite 306 is probably the best glue you can get, stronger than the parent wood.

Wotan

Blimey haven't used aerolite for years ,I always thought it was a bit smelly

It's still available, it was developed for glueing the Mosquito twin engined fighter bomber together.
The formaldehyde is a bit nasty if you don't wear gloves.

Wotan

 

[pinenot]

I am making a woodworking bench and securing it with a combination of Evo-stik and screws. Can anyone please tell me if I can save myself a few quid and buy something which is water resistant and equally good (or better) for less money?= quote]

If you have have a local reclaimed timber yard nearby have a look for a solid core door, or if you want a small bench top a suitable cutting.
These are fully laminate softwood cores covered with thin moisture resistant plywood skins, both sides, and have very little movement over their lifespan...pinenot