Wood Glue for Frames in Australia

[Chiefman]

Hi Just want to see what everyone one here uses for glue to make up frames.

Will the white wood PVA glue suffice? Can you use something like Sellys Liquid Nails ( the brown construction adhesive ) Liquid nails stinks a bit and you would need to let it air for a few days, but would it be safe?

I see a lot of people in the USA use Titebond is there an equivalent product here in Aus

[kalium]

We can now get titebond in Australia from Masters. It's very affordable.

[ShaneJ]

Yep Titebond II for me.

[prestonpaul]

I have been using titebond as well but prior to that was using Sellys Aquadhere external PVA with no problems. Personally I think liquid nails would be more hassle than it's worth, that stuff gets everywhere  :-D
I think how you nail the frames together is more important than what glue you use, adding a nail or staple through the side bar in to the top bar on each end makes all the difference as far as frame strength.

[nella]

Titebond III is suppose to be waterproof. I use it and have no problems with it.

[Rmcpb]

I don't glue my frames and they seem to be OK. Maybe a bit delicate in the firat year but after that they are fine.

However, if I was going to glue them I would use either of the glues mentioned above.

Cheers
Rob.

[kalium]

I don't glue my frames and they seem to be OK. Maybe a bit delicate in the firat year but after that they are fine.

However, if I was going to glue them I would use either of the glues mentioned above.

Cheers
Rob.

I'm the opposite, I actually only glue them with Titebond III...don't bother nailing them.

[Culley]

I haven't made up many frames. I've used cheap PVA wood glue in all the frames I have made, though, and for putting starter strips in them, and for all the joins in boxes and nucs I have made.

I'm gathering from this thread that Titebond or external PVA is probably worth the extra expense.

[Rmcpb]

Yep, it would handle the extra humidity in the hive better Cully.

Cheers
Rob.