Wood Glues and Accessories
2 things that you should not underestimate. How many types of glue and their quantity you need and how many jobs you will find for blue tape. That feels like 3 things.
So glue first. Find a wood glue that you like and that suits your purpose. I find the Titebond type 3 is a little pricier but it covers all bases., It is food safe, outdoor rated and has a slightly longer working time which I like as glue ups rarely go right first time.
CA glue is vital in the workshop. Grab the activator too and realise that waiting a full 30 seconds was always too long and now you feel like a pro.
And then there is blue tape. Good for everything you see it used for in every video showing the uses. All but one anyway. I have come to realise in time that double sided tape is a better solution for the old blue tape and CA glue hold down trick. Try it and you will see.
Spend what you feel you can afford on this stuff. The link is to the cheaper end of the market but it does a job for me. I suggest having a stock of thin width and medium width at all times.
When waiting 30 seconds for CA glue to go off is just too much. Jokes aside, this is really handy for setting the CA glue and just moving on with the job.
General all purpose CA glue. Good viscosity for all jobs.
Thin viscosity CA glue so that it can soak into joints and into already glued areas that just need a little more hold.
Spreading and scraping. The silicone brush is brilliant. Just let the glue dry and then pull it out. It’s actually fairly satisfying.
A cheap and easy glue bottle that can be refilled and used as much as you need.
Brilliant glue applicator for accuracy and easy clean up. The special design means you can use it without tipping it and waiting for the glue to run down. This is surprisingly handy.
Silicone food pots. Perfect for glue
Simply seal and reuse up to a day later.
Or easy to clean either right after use, or
once glue has set.
Pick the glue that suits. Brand and type. This is the one I use as it has a linger open time and it works for outdoors and food safe. The US link is the closest thing.
Small glue roller for medium sized surfaces
Silicone so you can wash right after use
or wait and peel off dried glue.
Nice kit that includes the brush and a tray to pour the glue into and a spreader for larger areas.
Blue tape is used daily in my workshop. This dispenser makes it easier to get at and rip off.
All UK links are for products that I have used. US links are the closest I can find. They are recommendations made from my experience, yours may differ.
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Small glue brushes. Wash after use and when they come to the end of their useable time you still have a wooden dowel from the handle.
If you want wood glue to be quick and thick, this is that. Great for quick jobs.