glue strength

[Farrell]

Something else to consider - if the glue joint is stronger than the wood 
itself, from a practical standpoint, how much stronger is Titebond III than 
hot hide?

Not often do I choose an adhesive based on it strength. More often the 
choice is made on characteristics such as gap filling properties, set-up 
time, clean-up ease, color, viscosity, etc.

Most good quality adhesives, when used properly, are more than adequately 
strong for most applications.

Terry Farrell

----- Original Message ----- 
>I read the same article.  Before passing judgement on Hot Hide Glue, go to
> Bjorn Industries, and check the dozen or so Hot Hide Glues they 
> manufacture.
> It's available in 5 lb. lots. As I understand, some of it is very strong.
> What's commonly available is a small percentage of what you can get.
> Paul Chick
> Subject: glue strength
>
> Hello List,
>
> Interesting reading in the most recent Fine Woodworking magazine.  The
> editors tested the following glues:
>
> Type I PVA (Titebond III) 100%
> Slow-Set Epoxy  99%
> PVA Glue (Elmer's Carpenter's Glue)  95%
> Liquid Hide Glue  79%
> Hot Hide Glue  76%
> Polyurethane Glue  58%