Question
I’m building and entry door for my house, 2.25 x 36 x 96 solid makore. It will have a cope and stick profile plus I will use 5/8 x 5 dowels at all joints. I’m considering using Gorilla Glue because my dowel holes are 1/16 oversized to allow for adjustments. The way the glue expands, it should hold that dowel in place really well. I’ve used the glue before on cabinet doors and the only thing I don’t like about it is that it foams out from every crack and it’s a pain to clean up later. I’m guessing it will take me about 15 minutes to assemble the door before I’m ready to clamp it, so I’m in need of a glue with at least that much open time. I’m a beginner so any advice would be appreciated.
Forum Responses
(Adhesive Forum)
From Gene Wengert, forum technical advisor:
Because this is a one-time event, I would think that a slow curing epoxy might be a good choice. Another choice is PL-400. You might find that a different PUR adhesive will work better, so read the labels on the possible adhesives to make sure that it will do the job you want. In any case, make sure that you have really good ventilation as the adhesive you mention does emit some very noxious fumes; so does epoxy. Avoid skin contact.
