Titebond lll - alternative

[max2]

I have used Titebond lll for many years to glue frames and supers but it has not been available in Australia for many months.
Any suggestions for an alternative?

[kanga]

It looks like Carbatec will be stocking it.
https://www.carbatec.com.au/titebond-3-wood-glue-473ml-green
Kev

[max2]

It says " coming soon - 3 weeks" also postage is very expensive to Qld

[Garigal]

Selleys Aquadhere Exterior or Durabond is even better.

[crispy]

Try timbecon in W.A they normally have it i have 3 types including the waterproof glue great stuff

[William Bagwell]

Watched this YouTube review of glues a week ago. https://youtu.be/k-g3efGa3sI Surprised he found Elmers Max was about as good as Titebond III One or the other was top in every test he did. Might be cheaper or more readily available for you.

[max2]

Impressive!!
I wonder why Titebond lll is so difficult to get? Did it catch the virus?
If I manufactured this product I would have it in every MITRE 10

Thanks for posting it
max

[little john]

Hi Max - the company 'Everbuild' based here in the UK has a global reach, and so their products might be available in Oz - worth a quick search perhaps ?

They manufacture two glues which might be of interest: one is called '502' which is D3 grade (meaning it's an external/water resistant glue, providing it's covered in some way - painted etc). The other is called 'D4' which, as it's name suggests is D4 grade (100% waterproof/boil-proof etc).

I use Everbuild D4 for just about everything - joint construction, as an edge sealant etc.
'best
LJ

[Russ]

Hi.
Another consideration is :- "You'll find that some PVA wood glues are in fact labeled ?food safe?. Titebond III, for example, is listed as FDA approved for indirect food contact, on their technical sheet. Titebond 2 is also safe for indirect food contact" Don't know about the others?
Worth looking into?

[paus]

I never considered that glue should be food safe ,only that the glue was moisture resistant or better waterproof.

[max2]

All good here - my supplier just got a box of Titebond lll in!!
Just in time - I will stick to what I know and have used for many years.
Thanks for the discussion

max

[Ben Framed]

Max I like and depend of Titebond III also. Has things eased up there as far as supplies are concerned?

[max2]

I eventually got 3 tubes from different sources here - I have not checked if it is available again.

[Ben Framed]

Hi Max
Good to hear. The last I bought was a gallon. I still have plenty on hand...

Phillip

[Ben Framed]

William Bagwell
Surprised he found Elmers Max was about as good as Titebond III One or the other was top in every test he did. Might be cheaper or more readily available for you.

I am surprised about the Elmers also William ..

[Michael Bush]

I mostly buy Titebond but settle for Elmers when Titebond isn't available.  I used to buy gallons but it seems someone leaves it out to freeze and then it's ruined.

[max2]

When Titebondlll was finally available again I purchsed a few bottles.

I was not aware that it actually does go off. Yes, I tried the shaking, hitting, putting in a warm place etc etc bit....

[Ben Framed]

Max I didn't realize it would would go off. Ive never read the fine print.

Phillip

[Sundog]

I also prefer Titebond III for the longer set/work time it provides.  Because its water based, you can add some when it thickens after a few years.  Freezing not an issue in my Florida garage.

The strength numbers of typical vinyl glues are more than adequate when properly applied, unless you expect to be dropping the boxes repeatedly.

[Ben Framed]

Thanks Sundog, Its good to know it can be refreshed by adding water.

Phillip