Found more Best Glues
 

This topic may never get old. :wink:
After working with several glues I thought I might just mention a couple that I stumbled upon and found to be of excellent quality.

One is a wood "sand-n-stain" type from API's crafter's pick. It gets very tacky after a couple of minutes which helps to hold planks and such until they are pinned or clamped. It can be sanded off of wood with no discoloration. I found it to be stronger than plain white glue. The drawback (or plus) is that it doesn't dry clear but to a dark tan. They even have an antique'd crackled looking glue. Check out their full range of products.

http://www.crafterspick.com/02sand.html
http://www.crafterspick.com/02craq.html

The other is an epoxy from Gorillaglue. The best thing is that it is 100% water proof for RC boats while also being super strong! :workout:

http://www.gorillaglue.com/theglue/

Re: Found more Best Glues
 

Craven, moved this over from the Archived files.
I've seen the Gorilla glue before. It's very good, but I still prefer epoxy for my water models. What I like about it s that you can "coat" the inboard side of the hull with a thin coat of the epoxy. Makes the hull super strong and extremely water tight.
I've tried the other glues too. They are good. My local art supply store has them. I must have about twenty different glues stockpiled on my shelves. It's always good to have a stock of various glues for different applications.
Have you tried those glues yet? And if so, how do you like them?

Re: Found more Best Glues
 

I have tried them with great success. The crafter's pick glue worked very well with the planking as it quickly turns very tacky which acted like a third hand.

The gorilla glue doesn't have moisture in it which eliminated the problem of the wood warping when I was assembling the frame. The bulkhead lines were true even after the epoxy dried and clamps were removed. BTW don't get any on your fingers, there is no known solvent so it will be there for awhile.

Like you said, the lowly glue, and the corresponding selection is growing.

Now, if I can just get the CA outta my hair... :loltwo: