We were bonding...until you got hard
Written: Dec 11 '03 (Updated Dec 12 '03)
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Pros: Working time up to 15 minutes, bonds many surfaces, weather & waterproof.
Cons: short shelf life - glue gets hard and unusable.
The Bottom Line: Although it does bond well, it dries out far too quickly so buy the smaller bottle if you can't find Gorilla Glue or Tite Bond polyurethane glues.
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| criteeker's Full Review: OSI PL Premium Tan Wood Glue, 4 Oz. |
Ok, I know what you're thinking - how exciting can a review about GLUE be? Well, if you're a woodworker (like I am) on occasion, you'll need a polyurethane waterproof glue.
So, I decided to write this review as if I was interviewing two similar polyurethane glues for the job in my workshop. I spent a few minutes (before meeting the applicants) to read over their resumes.
Applicant's Resumes:
OSI's PL Premium Wood Glue - 100% weather and waterproof - best for exterior and below ground applications. Glues a variety of surfaces including, wood, foam, concrete, stone, marble, metal and more. Working time: up to 15 minutes. Cure time: 90% in 2-4 hours and 100% in 24 hours. Clean up: while wet; use any solvent like mineral spirits and when cured; use scraper, chisel or sand paper. Best bonds are achieved with clamps, rubber bands, string, etc. If the two surfaces to be bonded are dry, they should be dampened before glued. It's solvent free and can withstand heat up to 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
Lutz File and Tool Co's Gorilla Glue: This applicant's resume is VERY similar except for the following: Cure Time:90% in 1-4 hours, and 100% in 24 hours. Working time: at least 20 minutes. It will withstand heat up to 130 degrees Fahrenheit. It mentions that Gorilla Glue (a non-thermoplastic) will not expand or contract after hardening. Whoa...it won't expand after hardening? Bummer for him.
The Interviews:
PL glue: At first glance, I noticed his slender cylindrical physique, his yellow face, tan interior and cherry red cap. His jacket read like an in-depth resume. When I asked him what his attributes were, he replied, "I can take the heat - up to 200 degrees. I work well underground and in the rain. I come with a medical emergency 800 number. I can bond a wide variety of surfaces and I'm made in U.S.A."
I said that was fine, but everyone has their faults. Tell me some of yours. He paused, composed himself, and confessed, "Well, I have a shorter than normal shelf life - I harden too quickly. And if you handle me, you need to wear gloves, because I can cause skin irritations. I contain Methylene bishenyl diisocyanate." Easy for him to say.
Hmmmmm, I thought, here's something the ladies can have a laugh at: Something that gets hard and is useless? (That was for YOU, DocDevience...LOL)
Gorilla Glue: At first glance, I noticed his slender cylindrical physique, his brown skin, maple-colored interior, and all-white cap with a plastic leash so as to not lose the cap. When I asked him what his attributes were, he replied, "I can do what he does, but I have a longer reposition time, I'm called the "Toughest Glue on Earth" and I won't leave a glue line. Like him, I'm paintable and stainable and I'm made in DENMARK."
Ok, sounds good, but like him, you must have a few drawbacks. He replied, "Yes, I can only withstand 130 degrees of heat, but how often do you need 200 degree resistance?" Good Point. "You'll need to use gloves with me as well, but please use a respirator if you suffer from asthma." I replied, "I know what ya mean, I need a respirator just to be around my brother...that, or Beano."
The Final Decision I thanked both applicants and went into my garage for the final decision. NOTE: Tite Bond makes another applicant in this category, but it failed to show for the interview (I have never used it).
After all of the comparisons, I chose Gorilla Glue over PL Glue. Though they're very similar in every way,
I have used PL glue a few times in the past, but it dries out faster than the other glue.
In either case, my BUYING ADVICE is rather simple. In both cases, I STRONGLY suggest purchasing the smaller 4 oz. bottle. If you'd use this type of product often, buy the 8 oz. bottle - Don't buy anything larger. Although it might be more expensive per ounce, you'll end up throwing out less when it dries out. In both cases, it's smart to store the opened (but capped) bottle upside down or on its side so it'll slow down the dry-out process. If you're in need of a strong wood glue for common indoor furniture projects, I would suggest using a premium water-based wood glue like Elmer's Pro or Tite Bond Pro wood glues.
I'm VERY pro-American-made products, but one factor helped me in my decision: While both glues are available in home centers and hardware stores, only ONE made it into ALL of my hardware and online hardware suppliers. Rockler.com, Trend-lines.com and amazon.com/toolcrib ONLY carry Gorilla glue. There's probably a good reason for that fact.
In the case of needing to bond marble, stone, metal, etc., I would suggest using an industrial strength epoxy.
Note on method: Both glues will foam when cured so use less than you would with regular wood glue.
Contact for PL glue: www.osisealants.com and the emergency number is Chemtrec (800) 424-9300.
SAFETY: Please use gloves, eye protection and a respirator with either glue.
Recommended:
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