Titebond III Ultimate Wood Glue, 237 ml
Titebond III Ultimate is a high-performance wood glue, particularly suited to lutherie work requiring a strong, durable bond. Ideal for building multi-piece guitar bodies, gluing tops and wood-to-wood joints, it offers exceptional moisture resistance (ANSI Type I).
Its extended working time makes precise positioning of parts easier before clamping, a real advantage for delicate glue-ups. Easy to apply, it can be sanded after drying and cleans up easily with water while still fresh.
Capacity: 237 ml.
A high-strength glue for guitar building
Titebond III Ultimate stands out for its high-performance polymer formula, developed to provide excellent mechanical strength while retaining the ease of use of a traditional wood glue.
It is particularly suitable for various lutherie tasks:
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Guitar body assembly: bonding two or more pieces of wood to build solid bodies.
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Wooden top gluing: surface joints requiring precise positioning and long-lasting adhesion.
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Wooden part repair: regluing certain broken parts when the surfaces can be properly fitted.
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Making jigs and accessories: strong joints for workshop equipment and tools.
More time to adjust your joints
One of the main advantages of Titebond III Ultimate is its longer open time than standard wood glues.
With approximately 8 to 10 minutes of open time under normal conditions, it provides more time to apply the glue, align the various parts and prepare for clamping.
This is especially useful when assembling several pieces of wood or for glue-ups requiring particularly careful adjustment.
Superior water resistance
Titebond III Ultimate meets the ANSI/HPVA Type I standard, corresponding to a high level of water resistance.
It is therefore suitable for wood-to-wood joints that may be exposed to humidity variations. Once dry, it forms a strong glue line that can be sanded without softening.
Despite this high resistance, it remains easy to use: fresh glue residue can be removed with a damp cloth.
Specifications
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Brand: Titebond
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Model: III Ultimate Wood Glue
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Reference: TIT-ULTI-8OZ
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Capacity: 237 ml (8 fl. oz)
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Type: single-component high-performance polymer wood glue
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Water resistance: ANSI/HPVA Type I
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Open time: approximately 8 to 10 minutes at 21 °C
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Total assembly time: approximately 20 to 25 minutes
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Minimum application temperature: approximately 8 °C
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Colour after drying: light brown
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Use: indoor and outdoor
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Cleanup: with water before drying
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Finish: sandable after complete drying
Our tips for lutherie work
Before gluing, make sure the surfaces are clean, dry and properly fitted. Spread the glue evenly, assemble the parts, then hold them firmly with suitable clamps.
For major assemblies, especially multi-piece guitar bodies, carry out a dry fit to check part alignment and clamp placement.
Good to know: Titebond III Ultimate is designed for particularly strong, difficult-to-reverse bonds. For joints that may need to be taken apart later, especially on acoustic guitars, a more easily reversible luthier's glue, such as suitable hide glue, will generally be preferable.
Shake the bottle before use.