YELLOW GLUE VS EPOXY

When should you use yellow glue (also called wood glue or carpenter’s glue) and when should you use WEST SYSTEM® Epoxy? This is a common question epoxy users ask, especially when trying to choose the best adhesive for their woodworking projects. Let’s look at when one is a better choice than the other, and why.

Rachael Geerts

Cost Most people notice right off the bat that there is a price gap between the two products. Yellow glues are typically inexpensive while epoxies are more costly. This is a good time to mention that you get what you pay for. Yellow glue is great for many applications but does have its limitations. Material This article will only apply to wood applications because yellow glue is inappropriate for work with other materials. When gluing a hem on your dress slacks, you wouldn’t consider using epoxy instead of fabric glue. That being said, the type of wood you are working with could make a difference in which adhesive you may be able to use. Nice dry pieces of mahogany or pine could be bonded with either WEST SYSTEM Epoxy or…

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