Franklin International 1415 Titebond III Ultimate Wood Glue, 32-Ounce Bottle

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Product Description

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Ideal for both interior and exterior applications, the Franklin Titebond III ultimate wood glue is the first one-part, water clean-up wood glue ever offered that is proven waterproof. It features superior bond strength, longer open assembly time and lower application temperature. This wood glue provides strong initial tack, sands easily without softening and is FDA approved for indirect food contact. Non-toxic and solvent-free, it cleans up with water. The glue comes in a 32-ounce bottle.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 3 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002YQ3KU
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 1415
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,078 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Top-performance glue, but..., July 7, 2009

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A. S. Templeton (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Franklin International 1415 Titebond III Ultimate Wood Glue, 32-Ounce Bottle (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've found in working with Titebond III that it's very aggressive in tack. Even positioning unclamped workpieces will be a problem half a minute later if you have to adjust things. It self-shims a bit so clamps are a must. With tight-fitting joinery you get one chance to knock glued parts together.

From its MSDS, Titebond III is a PVA polymer glue with 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol as a solvent/carrier, the latter being a Listed hazardous substance. As a solvent it passes readily through the skin, so despite what the brochure says, wearing gloves would definitely be prudent. I can attest that the drying glue leaves hands a wreck.

The solvent is toxic to fish, so cleanup where rinsings can reach waterways would be poor eco-stewardship. And it is mildly inflammable, so no open flames!

The PVA portion is a skin, eye, and lung irritant and should not be inhaled as sanding dust. Use full respiratory protection as you would with any glued workpieces.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I like this glue a lot!, May 18, 2005

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Scott Pointon "Former Marine, Librarian, Wood... (Crest Hill, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Franklin International 1415 Titebond III Ultimate Wood Glue, 32-Ounce Bottle (Tools & Home Improvement)

For many years I have been using Titebond II almost exclusively, and to great result, so I thought that Titebond III would have to be pretty outstanding for me to switch. On the first project that I used it on, I was very impressed. In the course of building an arts and crafts inspired coffee table, I needed to glue up six relatively long boards into a panel (the table top). I appreciated two things right away with this glue. First, the long open time meant that I was able to work at a comfortable pace without as much hurrying and stress as that sort of operation usually induces. Second, I appreciated that this glue dries to a light brown color, which blended in well with the general color of my q/s white oak.

Of course, only having used it for building indoor furniture, I cannot attest to the waterproof nature of this glue, but with all other things - open time, bond strength, color, etc. - I am sold. Titebond III is a winner in my book.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better in most ways to original Titebond and Titebond II, December 27, 2008

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Kenneth C. Reed (Forest Ranch, California United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Franklin International 1415 Titebond III Ultimate Wood Glue, 32-Ounce Bottle (Tools & Home Improvement)

This glue has some very good qualities: a long open time, excellent adhesion, nearly waterproof (not for use under the waterline of a boat), and low viscosity. I don't, however, like the darker color for some applications, especially light colored woods like maple, ash or bamboo.