Product properties and application
Titebond Original is an exceptionally strong wood glue for furniture making and repair, and for bonding solid wood, plywood and MDF. It is also used in wooden musical instrument making and repair, and in interior joinery. Strong initial tack and fast drying help align components precisely and shorten clamping time. Straightforward to use for professional tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts alike.
Impressive bond strength of approximately 253.1 kg/cm². In the manufacturer's ASTM D905 test on hard maple joints at room temperature, Titebond Original achieved a shear strength of 3600 psi (approximately 24.8 MPa).
- ✓ Strong wood joints
- ✓ Shorter clamping time
- ✓ Easy to sand
- ✓ Water clean-up before curing
Bond strength: 253,10 kg/cm²*
Open assembly time: 4-6 min.
Total assembly time: 10-15 min.
Application temperature: above +10 °C.
Strong joints and versatile applications. Suitable for solid wood, plywood, MDF and other wood fibreboards and particleboards, leather, fabrics and other porous materials.
Machining and finishing. The glue line is solvent-resistant. Cured glue sands exceptionally well, does not damage woodworking tools and is suitable for subsequent finishing. To achieve an even finish, remove glue residue from visible wood surfaces: wipe uncured glue with water or a damp cloth, and scrape or sand off cured glue.
Standards and use. Non-toxic glue that is straightforward to use and cleans up easily with water before curing. Conforms to ASTM D-4236. The manufacturer states a VOC content of less than 0.2 g/l. Follow the Safety Data Sheet instructions during use.
Application limitations. For interior use. Not suitable outdoors or where significant moisture is likely. For exterior work, choose Titebond II Premium or Titebond III Ultimate according to the specific application conditions.
Not intended for structural bonding of load-bearing building components. If proposed for a joint with additional mechanical fixings, the suitability of that arrangement must be assessed by the structural designer.
*Strength measured to ASTM D905, bonding maple to maple at approximately +21 °C. Assembly times are given at +21 °C and 50 % relative humidity. Actual results depend on the timber, surface preparation and bonding conditions.
Application examples are available under Video, with detailed technical information in the attached Lithuanian PDF.
