WHAT IS THE BEST GLUE

[wildcat hunter]

I want to build an all wood laminated bow. What would be the best glue to use in a project like this? I have Walnut, Red Oak, White Oak and Maple in 6' lengths. Some of these is what I plan to use. I have Titebond 111, will that work or should I use smooth-on or ????

[wihill]

Both will work, Smooth-On as an epoxy will fill any gaps or voids if your fades aren't paper thin.  

Another option if you want a non-epoxy glue would be Urac 185.

[Pat B]

Either will work. I've used TBIII and Urac.

[Tom Leemans]

TBIII is fine if your fit is tight. Urac is just a damn good glue and fills small gaps to boot.

[fish n chicks]

Can anyone comment on the price differences between the Urac and TB or smooth-on?

[Pat B]

TB is cheaper and local so that makes it even cheaper. d;^)

[wildcat hunter]

Thanks Guys!! Makes me feel more comfortable!

[sulphur]

Urac is hands down the best wood to wood epoxy.  You can find it at most woodcraft stores for about $12.   you can order it from nelsons paint webbsite easily.

[Pat B]

I've heard that Nelson Paint is out and won't have more for a while.

[Eric Krewson]

I checked Nelson's website, looks like they have plenty of Urac. I need to order some as I am down to about 1/4 pint.

I had a new pint but must have dropped it before I put it on the shelf in my extra full metal cabinet. Well, I had put a pin hole in the bottom apparent. Sure is hard to wash 1/2 of a pint of Urac off everything it dripped on 3 different shelves. Good thing it is water soluble, still took me the better part of a day to get things cleaned up.

[4runr]

The website says it won't be available to them until March. Click on an item and read the fine print.  :(

[Eric Krewson]

You are right, I didn't click on an item.

[Stagmitis]

Darn mice ate my Uraq catalyst! Guess the scent of powered walnut shells goes a long way this time of year!

[bigcountry]

Only thing I hate about Urac is the shelf life.  I guess if I built as many as Eric, it would be no big deal.  But 3 months, is short.

[sulphur]

i keep mine in the back of the fridge, it have used some as old as 9 months with no problems.

[shamus]

for a wood composite: Urac.