avigo Posted July 30, 2016 Share #1 Posted July 30, 2016 So I won't get into the details, since it is very embarrassing, but I had a wood piece tied to the top of my jeep and it flew off while I was driving. Subsequently, it broke pretty badly in several spots. Hindsight is 20/20 and it's killing me right now. Anyway, do you guys have a recommendation for a really good wood glue? Ideally something used by museums, etc. Is there anything like that out there or should I just use Elmer's/gorilla/etc? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted July 30, 2016 Share #2 Posted July 30, 2016 I would use elmers wood glue: if you wipe off the excess with a wet cloth it should dry without any evidence of the glue. I've not had good luck with getting clean repairs using Gorilla glue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor996 Posted July 30, 2016 Share #3 Posted July 30, 2016 I second what Bob says. I have not had good long term results with GG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avigo Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share #4 Posted July 30, 2016 Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww1buff Posted July 30, 2016 Share #5 Posted July 30, 2016 avigo, Elmer's would probably be the easiest to get and is safe to use. It is only slightly acidic, but for wood and paper, this is not enough to cause a problem. If you want to, you can find pH neutral glue online, or you can even get a higher grade of wood glue if you have a carpenter's shop around (maybe even a Lowe's/Home Depot. I would not recommend Gorilla Glue though. Find something that is water soluble (when wet) like Elmer's and you should be OK. ww1buff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted July 31, 2016 Share #6 Posted July 31, 2016 Elmers makes a wood glue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normaninvasion Posted July 31, 2016 Share #7 Posted July 31, 2016 Is it an antique wood piece? I would recommend Titebond wood glues, easily available at Lumber yards and hardware stores. IMO best woodworking glue made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad1 Posted August 2, 2016 Share #8 Posted August 2, 2016 I would recommend the Titebond Premium wood glue. I have used it for many applications with great success, worked great repairing an old gun stock I was afraid I was going to have to try to find a replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdubs Posted August 10, 2016 Share #9 Posted August 10, 2016 A good conservation glue is Wheat starch paste. It is 100% acid and corrosion free and is also reversible. It is used in bookbinding and documented repair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted August 16, 2016 Share #10 Posted August 16, 2016 A couple more options (if archival issues are critical) - "Yes!" paste is good for paper - Old reliable rabbit skin glue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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