Titebond III

fz7m0d · Post by **fz7m0d** » Tue Mar 15, 2005 3:19 pm

Titebond 3 is advertised as being completely waterproof. Would it be a good choice for laminating paddles?

Doug · Post by **Doug** » Tue Mar 15, 2005 4:38 pm

In order, I would place;
1 -Epoxy
2 -Polyurethane glue (eg. http://www.gorillaglue.com/gGlue.html )
3 -Titebond III

I have only ever used epoxy to laminate paddles, with no failures yet.
I believe that it is the kind of failure that I do not want.
Having said that, I have always had a surplus of epoxy from fiberglassing projects.

Doug

Bassbug · Post by **Bassbug** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 8:28 am

I used to use epoxy for paddle laminations. I switched to Gorilla about 2 years ago and don't plan to use epoxy again. As long as I have good joints and follow instructions, I have not had any problems. I've not tried Titebond III however.

pangea · Post by **pangea** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 10:58 pm

Titebond 3 works great. Easy to clean up and easy on the pocket book. i used it on this paddle http://usera.imagecave.com/aegnap/PADDLE/

itfitz · Post by **itfitz** » Thu Apr 14, 2005 9:40 am

Good to know since I have a gallon of Titebond in the shop. I was thinking of using biscuits in the joints for added strength. Any thoughts on this?