best glue?

[aturcotte127317 10+ year member]

Nope, Titebond II all the way, the gorilla glue expands too much for me

hm... did it hold good though?? (the GG)

The expansion could come it handy for minor imperfect{SP} cuts... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif

 

[PaulThompson229 10+ year member]

hm... did it hold good though?? (the GG)
The expansion could come it handy for minor imperfect{SP} cuts... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif

I held fine, but it was a small, low powered box for a single 10" so most anything probably would have worked, and the silicone bead on the inner seams after assembly is best for airleaks from imperfections.

Tightbond and Elmers form a chemical bond with the wood creating a joint that is stronger than the wood itself, I am unsure if Gorilla Glue does this.

 

[aturcotte127317 10+ year member]

I held fine, but it was a small, low powered box for a single 10" so most anything probably would have worked, and the silicone bead on the inner seams after assembly is best for airleaks from imperfections.
Tightbond and Elmers form a chemical bond with the wood creating a joint that is stronger than the wood itself, I am unsure if Gorilla Glue does this.

.... now i am worried.... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

i might drive back to home depot and switch it out...

 

[mlstrass 5,000+ posts]

Only downfalls I've found to using liquid nails over silicone is it stinks a little bit more, and can make a huge mess. Good luck getting that shit off clothes, skin, anything. Other than that I don't see how it "sucks ballz".
I always use titebond.

I did a wall last year and used LN and screws to attach 2x4's on the outside for bracing. Used a ton of that shit. 4 weeks later when I took it apart the 2x4's fell off when I removed the screws //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/furious.gif.fc81ca146dbff91fede3ed290dbc4f4c.gif

Gorilla Glue also sucks. I've broken apart 3 enclosures I built using that stuff and all broke at the glue joint without delaminating the MDF.

TBII or Elmer's Pro is all I use now //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[ngsm13 5,000+ posts]

Titebond II

No need for titebond III, since you don't need it to be waterproof. Gorilla glue is a pain in the *** for boxes, and liquid nails sucks my nuts off.

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[PaulThompson229 10+ year member]

Titebond II
No need for titebond III, since you don't need it to be waterproof.

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Thanks for that, I have always wondered what the difference was between II and III since I've never used III.

 

[Pyro_By_Nature 5,000+ posts]

I did a wall last year and used LN and screws to attach 2x4's on the outside for bracing. Used a ton of that shit. 4 weeks later when I took it apart the 2x4's fell off when I removed the screws //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/furious.gif.fc81ca146dbff91fede3ed290dbc4f4c.gif
Gorilla Glue also sucks. I've broken apart 3 enclosures I built using that stuff and all broke at the glue joint without delaminating the MDF.

TBII or Elmer's Pro is all I use now //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

Actually now that you mention it, I know what you're saying. Vibration can cause dried up liquid nails to just crack. I learned that on a non-car audio related project.

As a sealant it shouldn't be too much of a problem but I'd never use it to hold a box together. I still prefer clear silicone though.

As said before, titebond = chemical bond, the gorilla glue does not form one, just a physical bond.

 

[audiolife 5,000+ posts]

Nope, Titebond II all the way, the gorilla glue expands too much for me

lol expands? it freakin swells LOL I tried fixxing a wood clock that fell off a wall with it and it left a gap so wide i hade to use wood filler on it then use a wood stain marker to cover that. Stuff is strong though

 

[Pioneer~Saturn 5,000+ posts]

Titebond II all the way //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[audiolife 5,000+ posts]

Actually now that you mention it, I know what you're saying. Vibration can cause dried up liquid nails to just crack. I learned that on a non-car audio related project.
As a sealant it shouldn't be too much of a problem but I'd never use it to hold a box together. I still prefer clear silicone though.

As said before, titebond = chemical bond, the gorilla glue does not form one, just a physical bond.

I used liquid nails silicon and fiberglass to hold my built to box together (back of my box is the cab) and it is over 4 years old. no leaks or cracks

 

[Pioneer~Saturn 5,000+ posts]

I used liquid nails silicon and fiberglass to hold my built to box together (back of my box is the cab) and it is over 4 years old. no leaks or cracks

As long as it's made well, I wouldnt see why it would have any leaks etc. in it...

Very good enclosures can be made with just about any of the mentioned ways, its just alot better of a bond with wood glue, screws, and clamps for added pressure on the joints as they cure..

 

[wasted ink 10+ year member]

Titebond II
No need for titebond III, since you don't need it to be waterproof. Gorilla glue is a pain in the *** for boxes, and liquid nails sucks my nuts off.

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Only difference in I, II, and III is level of waterproof...ness?

And just for the record, I use titebond III. Glue only joints FTW //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

 

[rollerdj 10+ year member]

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Only difference in I, II, and III is level of waterproof...ness?

And just for the record, I use titebond III. Glue only joints FTW //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

my latest build is glue only other than to hold the inside sections of the ports in. using tightbond II

 

[Lakota 5,000+ posts]

I use nothing but TB II. I even seal my corners with it. No need to mess with caulk and all that crap unless your cuts just really ****.

 

[audiolife 5,000+ posts]

Meh tite bond wont stick to metal though LOL