Another titebond failure?
3/19/24
I posted years ago about how tb2 isn't moisture resistant as claimed. It wasn't BTW. Now I go to my storage and the tavern table I built is falling apart at the joints. The glue is like white and powdery. All my joints were tight w plenty of gluing surface. Just sayin..
3/19/24 #2: Another titebond failure? ...
I'm not doubting what you are saying but ,on the other hand, thousands of gallons of Titebond 2 is used every year. If even a fraction of sound joints were failing due to the adhesive Franklin would be in deep trouble.
Chalking glue is indicative of glue being too cold either in storage or when applied. Either that or expired best by date.
3/23/24 #3: Another titebond failure? ...
This table is about 8 yo. It sat in my kitchen for 6 of those years tight and right. Put in storage for 2 years non climate controlled. I think the stuff is so susceptible to moisture the humidity broke it down.
3/23/24 #4: Another titebond failure? ...
The ASTM specifications for type 2 water resistance is for a specified period of time to water exposure. I think it is on the order of one to three hours but I haven't read the specs in a while.
The long exposure to heat and humidity that your table experienced would be outside the test limits for sure.
Water resistant yes, waterproof no.
4/4/24 #5: Another titebond failure? ...
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Had the same problem with exterior tri-bound, when the glue gets wet it gets soft then when the glue gets soft the joint lets go .Thank God it was my door.
Also was in a jam and used Gorilla glue which is exterior water-rated, small veneer job yes when the glue gets damp the glue gets soft .
Have to be careful and Tom yes it is true Tri bound is overrated use at your own risk