Gluing torrified ash
1/6/16
Website: http://www.jaaronwoodcountertops.com
Hello all. I've been playing with torrified ash and I'm having issues with the glue bond. I'm using titebond 3 right now with horrible results. After a full 24 hour cure I can pull the joint apart with my hands. Has anyone else had any luck with this stuff?
1/6/16 #2: Gluing torrified ash ...
You need to use polyurethane adhesive with all thermally modified woods
1/7/16 #3: Gluing torrified ash ...
I have worked with torrified ash and oak. I used Titebond II and III for interior and exterior work. I haven't had any problems. I have a piece in my shop five years without any problems. I took no unusual steps in gluing.
No changes in shop factors? Heat, humidity, etc? Was the wood cold when glued? It can take a long time for wood to come to shop temperature if coming from an unheated location.
I love the look of torrified wood. I hope you don't get turned off from using it. It can provide an exotic look without the issues of foreign deforestation.
2/18/16 #4: Gluing torrified ash ...
There are different qualities of torrified wood, so I suspect the issue is related to the wood. I suggest TB or TB II, instead of III, but this will not help the wood issue.
3/5/20 #5: Gluing torrified ash ...
I built a 10’ long dining table out or torrified ash and used Titebond 3 without any problems. This includes laminating two thickness for the legs as well as gluing up the top.
View higher quality, full size image (640 X 480)