Testing titebond III

[Elite]

See for yourself. I wish I have something heavier I can use to test.

Yup it's an un-open bucket ;D ..

 

[sfsuphysics]

What is the purpose of the joint you plan on gluing together?

Because if that is the configuration that you have, basically a horizontal board(top of the stand) across a vertical one (as a leg) then you're testing that application WAY wrong, you won't have any pulling force on it, it'll all be sheer (horizontal) forces, sure there's compression but glue doesn't help with that

 

[Elite]

I tested it another way too. I can't hold it and take pic at the sametime ..

 

[Mr. Ugly]

Bash it with a big hammer. If the wood pulls apart before the glue, you're ok

 

[Elite]

Is there anything that strong??

 

[Mr. Ugly]

Yep, decent wood glue will do that

That's how I checked spot welds too. The metal should tear before the weld does.

 

[Elite]

for real? wow.. what kind of wood glue would that be? I want to buy it and try it out ;D ..

 

[Mr. Ugly]

Titebond III is probably that strong.

Can't remember what glue it was. Used to get it from Truitt & White in Berkeley. It's just the typical yellow wood glue, but for professionals. Not like the watery stuff for homeowners.

 

[Elite]

nah it's not that strong .. One hammer and it came apart ..

 

[Mr. Ugly]

Well, you glued to end grain, so that's not going to be a strong joint.

 

[Elite]

I didn't know that.. I will try again later on ;D