What's the best wood glue

[Astralstroll]

The title says it all really, what's the best wood glue for use with plywood? A long time ago when I built a model boat it was Cascamite. Is there anything better available these days?

[Tinker1947]

Cascamite is quite brittle, PVA would do a good job, nothing fancy required...

[MadAlbert]

Cascamite is now Polymite, good but doesn't take shocks very well. Anything from Titebond will work. Aerolite is good, too. If you want one of the best you might try the West system (epoxy). Depends what the application is.

HTH

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[8kids]

I like polyurethane glues or any of the titebond range will do. Epoxy glues are pretty good but I don't have that much experience with that type. What are you gluing?

[bambuko]

For everyday joinery that is meant to be water-proof there is nothing better (and economical) than polyurethane glue (as used in many boatyards).

For some seriously structural stuff epoxy mixed with some flock is perfect (but complicated, expensive and potentially nasty to your skin).

You have also a choice of glues used in aviation - either Aerolite (Urea Formaldehyde) or Aerodux (Resorcinol Formaldehyde).

Forget about PVA - it's OK for furniture.

[glowjet]

Evostick Weatherproof Wood working Glue, used it for years for all my joinery work and the joints have never failed

[MadAlbert]

The title says it all really, what's the best wood glue for use with plywood? A long time ago when I built a model boat it was Cascamite. Is there anything better available these days?

What are you making?

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[ArmyAirForce]

Evostick Weatherproof Wood working Glue....

I'll second that.

[steppenwolf]

I really like PVA for this purpose as it soaks into the substrate making for a better bond.

[keithatrochdale]

Do not forget to sand the ply where you are glueing in case there is any release agent on it.

[Astralstroll]

Many thanks for the comments and suggestions. I'm hoping to get back on with building my big dobsonian scope in the New Year. Work on it has been somewhat interrupted by a seemingly endless string of other woodworking projects. These have included two compost bins, five large planters, a couple of bird boxes and now a large storage cupboard for my girlfriends kitchen. Endless fun, and somewhat of a challenge to my rather basic woodworking skills. Still, I do feel that I'm getting better. Just as well with a telescope to build.

[Davey-T]

I bought a big bottle of this for something and ended up using it for everything.

Dave

http://www.screwfix.com/p/geocel-joiners-mate-liquid-wood-adhesive-500ml/44485#

[Horwig]

I can vouch for Gator Glue, used it to make my dome.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Everbuild-Gator-Adhesive-500ml-EVBGATOR05/dp/B004FJ4XMI/ref=sr_1_1?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1386017607&sr=1-1&keywords=Everbuild+Gator+Glue+Adhesive+500ml

Huw

[rowbow]

Gorilla glue, it fills gaps works on damp wood as it sets it foams, use gloves because it stains the skin, the set glue can be sanded, keep the bottle sealed,

if you need it to set quicker spray with water.

Regards

Rowbow  

[Steve Ward]

If you want to use a D4 Polyurethane go for Everbuild or Bison from your Builders merchant , exactly the same as 'Gorilla' glue but a fraction of the price .... 

[Astralstroll]

A few more choices now. Many thanks for the additional suggestions.