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   ring | Jul 21, 2010 08:15am | #1

   All of the above

   You don't have to be enamored with PU to use it.  I think Gorilla is very good for most outdoor projects, you just need to get used to its behavior.  Epoxy is great for the really critical situations, but overkill for most "garden variety" use.

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   caryhson1 | Jul 23, 2010 10:08am | #2

   Gorilla Glue is your best bet. I build a lot of outdoor furniture. Squeeze out is unavoidable as the glue expands as it dries. I suggest taping around the joints to avoid hours of clean up later. Also wear gloves. The glue is like “Great Stuff” and will not come off your skin.

   Don’t forget to post a picture when you’re done. Good luck

   --Cary

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   swannyww | Jul 25, 2010 12:22pm | #4

   Try cupran, it works.

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   Don01 | Jul 23, 2010 06:26pm | #3

   PL Premium Maybe

   I have been wondering about PL Premium. It is outdoor, all weather, polyurethane based. Not all that expensive but does not come in small containers. It doesn't foam badly like the "shop" glues, but is an ugly grey. Titebond III can turn an ugly grey as well in teak and paduak.

   I built a patio trellis last year and used PL Premium to glue parts of the frame to the concrete patio. It sees +35C in the summer and -35C last winter an is still stuck.

   There is now an advanced formula that claims 4X holding power of the original. swifter, higher, stronger.....

   I have read or heard that construction adhesives are not as elastic or flexible as shop grade glues and this could be a problem. I don't know why as long as it holds the joint. I believe you can even use it to repair failed eaves trough joints.

   I am edge joining some jatoba and tigerwood. I think I will give this glue a try. 

   Don

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   Don01 | Jul 25, 2010 09:42pm | #5

   20 years ago I built a 300 IG aquarium using plywood, epoxy paint and Dural Marine Glue. I ahd it in my living room for 10 years until the plywood started separate in one area. The joints were solid. This glue cures hard as stone.

   Don

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