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   forestgirl | Dec 22, 2005 08:32pm | #1

   You probably should be using Titebond 3, it has a much lower working temp (45*).  If the TB1 is chalky, I'd toss it.

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-)
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   HowardAcheson | Dec 22, 2005 08:50pm | #2

   TB I will withstand cold weather, even freezing.  However, you can not use it if the temperature is below 55 degrees (65-70 is best).  It will be OK once it is warmed up.

    

   Howie.........
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   jackplane | Dec 22, 2005 10:16pm | #3

   You can still use it when chalky, but the bond will not be as strong as when the temp is consistently above 45. If your shop drops to freezing at night, the glue will become gelatinous and must be discarded.

    

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   Marion | Dec 23, 2005 04:38am | #4

   Thanks for opinions. I thought I had titebond 3,but bottle was used up as was titebond 2 bottle. I go out to store tomorrow and get more of the titebond 3.

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   mrbird90 | Dec 27, 2005 01:08am | #5

   According to the maker of Titebond I glue it should not be used below 50 degrees F. A chalking is an indication that the temp. is too cold and the joint probably will have reduced strength. Once back to temperature the glue in the bottle will be ok. If frozen, just thaw and make sure it is above 50 degrees F. before using.

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   bldrbill | Dec 27, 2005 02:53am | #6

   Marion, I too have  cold shop.  Put a small watt light bulb in the cabinet where you keep your glue and it will always be warm.