Readers agree to evaluate the significance and limitations of the information provided, and accept full responsibility for the application of this information. There is not one great glue that will do it all. There is no glue like the old hide glue. More glue is better. More pressure is better.
More catalyst is better.
No glues will take a stain. There are glues that will set in 3-5 minutes allowing very fast edge gluing of hardwoods. It's OK to glue bowed, bellied or twisted stock as long as it's pulled tight with clamps. Powdered glues that require water for mixing are more likely to bleed through veneers than PVAs. Custom-Pak Adhesives Inc.