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What glue?

I'm curious to know what adhesives people here use when they need to bond wood for their CBGs. I've tended to use various epoxy glues which have been fine, but I'm beginning to wonder if other adhesives have any advantages. I've used cascamite for other types of wood working and I'm aware of at least one instrument builder who uses it.

(I thought I'd ask the question here within the British section because discussions in general forums about materials and techniques tend to end up with people suggesting American brand names, which aren't much use to me)

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Permalink Reply by Naz Nomad on August 11, 2010 at 11:33pm

Evo Stik green, same as Paul ... you'll destroy the wood before you break the glue-joint.

There's a 'blue' one, which I believe is a waterproof version, but since there won't be much left of a cigar box outside in our weather, the green bottle does just fine. :-))

Permalink Reply by J-Hob on August 20, 2010 at 1:35am

I use titebond for everything, not had any problems with it thus far - certainly seems very strong. It comes highly recommend in the ukulele luthier community.

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