What glue for cutting boards?

Brad_bb · September 20, 2023, 10:45:03 AM

When making an end grain cutting board, what glue should be used? ...So it doesn't come apart over time.

boonesyard · September 20, 2023, 11:55:42 AM

Tite Bond 3, it's water proof

TroyC · September 20, 2023, 12:20:16 PM

Second on the Titebond!

doc henderson · September 20, 2023, 02:23:03 PM

TB3

Jim_Rogers · September 20, 2023, 02:38:45 PM

Quote from: boonesyard on September 20, 2023, 11:55:42 AM
Tite Bond 3, it's water proof

That's what I used, and it lasted for many years.
Jim Rogers

firefighter ontheside · September 20, 2023, 10:34:33 PM

TB 3 is probably best. I have used TB2 with no problems. It is water resistant.

Tom K · September 21, 2023, 07:31:42 AM

I've also used TB 2 with no problems, and some boards are over 20 years old now.

It's mainly just for convenience though. TB 2 is my go to glue and what I stock in the shop. I just use what I have on hand.

Jeff · September 21, 2023, 07:55:48 AM

Okay, this aint helpful, but I've wanted to post it since I saw the title of the topic.

"I use saws for cutting boards"

Old Greenhorn · September 21, 2023, 07:59:37 AM

You are right, it's not helpful. It IS dang funny though! :D

Brad_bb · September 21, 2023, 10:53:11 AM

I must have missed some other discussion because I don't get what Jeff said.

My go to in the shop is TB I, I had to throw out some TB II that got too old. I'll just have to buy it when I go to do it.

I was also thinking about this when it comes to end grain flooring. I've been saving a lot of timber cut offs, mostly white oak and Walnut, but I'll end up having a bunch of Ash and cherry too. I might wand to glue up some sections of a pattern when I go to do it. I'm not sure of the best thickness to make the pieces for an end grain floor.

Dan_Shade · September 21, 2023, 11:00:09 AM

(Jeff uses a saw to cut boards, he doesn't use glue to cut them)

Hilltop366 · September 21, 2023, 04:21:33 PM

One thing not mentioned for for cutting boards (for the kitchen not sawing them) is the glue should be food safe which I believe Tightbond III is.

doc henderson · September 21, 2023, 05:32:02 PM

The company is great. I have called and I recall that it is fine if cured (dry). As well, I buy by the gallon and refill containers. I like their 16 once colored bottles (to let you know what version it is, 1, 2, or 3, or dark.) I wanted to buy new caps. they are not available for sale, but they sent me a package with about 4 of each color to replace the worn-out ones. good company.

beenthere · September 21, 2023, 06:08:48 PM

Yupper, glue won't cut boards..

8) ;D

Larry · September 21, 2023, 09:54:31 PM

TB 3 has only been around for about 20 years and I have been making end grain cutting boards for a eons I think. Before TB 3 I used resorcinol, epoxy, and TB 2. With TB 2 I had a couple boards open at the glue joints after a few years. I don't know if it was the glue, the user, or me that was the problem.

Today I only use TB 3 on anything that will see water. TB 1 for everything else since I'm cheap. Another step....even though the glue will set in 20 minutes and I can take it out of the clamps I don't. Leave it overnight in the clamps for most projects.

Brad_bb · September 22, 2023, 08:48:57 PM

Quote from: Jeff on September 21, 2023, 07:55:48 AM
Okay, this aint helpful, but I've wanted to post it since I saw the title of the topic.

"I use saws for cutting boards"

OH! I guess I'm a little slow on the uptake lately. I've noticed a lot of changes after 50.

RPF2509 · November 20, 2023, 07:44:38 PM

A cutting board given to my brother as a wedding present is now going on 35 years - Titebond II. III would be even better. Don't put it in the dishwasher!
I think treating it with butcher block oil is the key to keeping the water out.