question on glue for langstroth bodies

[nada]

it appears i have used the wrong type of glue, elmers interior, for putting langstroth bodies together. what problems may that cause?

[bwisniewski]

Hello: Im a construction teacher/bee keeper up in Canada and interior glue will work but will dissolve once it gets wet for a while. If you protect the outside joints you may not have a problem. Titebond III is the way to go for best glue you can use. Good luck. Ben

[EastSideBuzz]

Titebond II or III and 2" staples.

[Mr.Beeman]

First, as bski said you sould be fine as long as it is sealed from the elements.
Second, get your eye presription checked. lol
Titebond II or III exterior is the way to go.

[windfall]

Paint will help, but I would just make sure you back up the joinery with nails in both directions(on each corner)...it will be fine even when/if the glue lets go.

[mmiller]

Titebond II or III and 2" staples.

Exactly!

[westernbeekeeper]

interior glue will work but will dissolve once it gets wet for a while.

What about "Elmers Interior And Exterior" wood glue?

[westernbeekeeper]

I make my own boxes with rabbet joints, and I glue and cross-nail the joints.

[Michael Bush]

Any glue will hold better than no glue, and most people us no glue... use the exterior next time, and don't worry about this time...

[psfred]

Prior to WWII the only option for glue was hide glue, and it's useless when it gets wet. Cross nail and all will be well -- if you are a belt and suspenders type, use drywall screws instead (but pre-drill!).

Titebond III is the best, but any glue that does not melt when wet will work (meaning carpenter's glue). Only thing that would be a real problem is white glue. I use that to glue wine bottle labels on since they come off after a couple minutes in hot water.

Peter

[pine_ridge_farms]

I use titebond III on everything and screws on all my boxes. It slows me down when I'm building but it makes a box that won't come apart!

[Daniel Y]

What about "Elmers Interior And Exterior" wood glue?

Exterior glue can be used for internal use. but not the other way around. Elmers adds the additional internal to the description for the abundant population that cannot seem to figure this out on their own.

[mac]

Have used Elmers carpenter glue ( interior) on all my boxes well painted and never had a box come apart in 12 years also have some boxes I never glued and they haven't come apart in 12 years. Had some glued frames left out in the rain and they did come apart. Use what ya got.

[Joel]

We use Titebond and 2" coated screws.

[throrope]

The most I'd do now is send three 2" self tapping deck screws in each corner, two one way, one the other. They'll never work themselves out and the other nails will do the rest. I doubt you'll even need that.

[Delta]

I like to go overboard 2" galvanized screws in each finger of joints both side + titebond III. I also drilled and countersunk all the screws. Takes for ever on each box but it looks good

[Jonathan4Bees]

i also use titebond III and i use 2" exterior decking screws on every finger

[notaclue]

Gorilla Glue (a little dab will do ya) and nails or screws.

[KPeacock]

I've used tome titebolnd II, titebond III, and gorilla glue. None of mine have any time outside in the weather yet, but as far as glues go, I don't care for how runny the Titebond III is. the II was easier to work with.

My overall preference is for the gorilla glue. I like the expansive nature of it.

[tommysnare]

i never know what to use soo i shoot a staple in each finger joint as well as a brad nail. all on both sides. i also use elmers and titebond II and III. then i finish up the corners with that drywall cornering metal which is screwed in with redhead coated screws. i cant seem to keep bees but man those boxes are rock solid !!!!!!!!!!!