Which woodglue for inside coolerdor?

05-29-2010, 04:27 PM

I'm building some Spanish Cedar racks for inside my coolerdor. I bought a big Igloo (125 quart IIRC) that has five sets of slots in the sides that will make perfect dados for holding shelves or drawers when the cooler is standing on end. I also bought some Spanish Cedar that I am going to use to build some drawers and shelves.

My plan is to resaw the cedar into 1/2" thick material for the shelves. For the drawers I've got a couple of different ideas I'm kicking around but they will likely be built up from slats in a grid.

So I need a glue that will hold up to the moisture inside and won't give off any vapors that could affect the flavor of the cigars. Anyone have any recommendations on what glue would be appropriate?

Ogre · 05-29-2010, 04:37 PM

I would think a hot glue gun would do well. I have used one for many projects (not a cooler) never noticed a smell and not a problem with moisture. I use it for outdoor projects in Florida.

thebayratt · 05-29-2010, 08:36 PM

Titebond 2

Its "food safe" and moisture resistant, or check out titebond 3 i think its more moisture resistant (but not sure on food safe)

sjnovakovich · 05-30-2010, 06:01 AM

Check out Gorilla Glue.

DonnieW · 05-30-2010, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebayratt

Titebond 2

Its "food safe" and moisture resistant, or check out titebond 3 i think its more moisture resistant (but not sure on food safe)

+1

DonnieW · 05-30-2010, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sjnovakovich

Check out Gorilla Glue.

But not the regular one, rather, "Gorilla Wood Glue" which is safe.

06-08-2010, 03:57 PM

I ended up using Titebond 3. It worked great and didn't have any real odor that I noticed. It has the same FDA food rating as Titebond 2. I'll try to get pictures up soon.

05-29-2010, 04:27 PM	#1
Aloxite Guest Posts: n/a	Which woodglue for inside coolerdor? I'm building some Spanish Cedar racks for inside my coolerdor. I bought a big Igloo (125 quart IIRC) that has five sets of slots in the sides that will make perfect dados for holding shelves or drawers when the cooler is standing on end. I also bought some Spanish Cedar that I am going to use to build some drawers and shelves. My plan is to resaw the cedar into 1/2" thick material for the shelves. For the drawers I've got a couple of different ideas I'm kicking around but they will likely be built up from slats in a grid. So I need a glue that will hold up to the moisture inside and won't give off any vapors that could affect the flavor of the cigars. Anyone have any recommendations on what glue would be appropriate?

05-29-2010, 04:37 PM	#2
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Which woodglue for inside coolerdor? I would think a hot glue gun would do well. I have used one for many projects (not a cooler) never noticed a smell and not a problem with moisture. I use it for outdoor projects in Florida.

05-29-2010, 08:36 PM	#3
thebayratt Still Watching My Ash Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Shawn Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,326 Trading: (11)	Re: Which woodglue for inside coolerdor? Titebond 2 Its "food safe" and moisture resistant, or check out titebond 3 i think its more moisture resistant (but not sure on food safe)

05-30-2010, 06:01 AM	#4
sjnovakovich Stinky Old Stogie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central PA Posts: 99 Trading: (2)	Re: Which woodglue for inside coolerdor? Check out Gorilla Glue.

06-08-2010, 03:57 PM	#7
Aloxite Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which woodglue for inside coolerdor? I ended up using Titebond 3. It worked great and didn't have any real odor that I noticed. It has the same FDA food rating as Titebond 2. I'll try to get pictures up soon.