Titebond Translucent, Wood Glue 237 ml, ZL-612/3

Titebond Translucent, Wood Glue 237 ml, ZL-612/3

ZL-612/3

Titebond Translucent dries translucent, leaving the glue line nearly invisible. It is the choice when the joint is on show and is not to be worked over. 237 ml container.

  • PVA emulsion, dries translucent
  • Nearly invisible glue line
  • Open time 5 minutes, total assembly time 10 to 15 minutes
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Titebond Translucent, Wood Glue 237 ml, ZL-612/3

Technical data

Glue typePVA emulsion
Water resistancenone, interior only
Open time5 minutes
Total assembly time10 to 15 minutes
Minimum temperature10 degrees Celsius
Colour wet / glue linewhite / translucent
Solids / viscosity45% / 8,500 cps
Shelf life24 months
Container237 ml
Item numberZL-612/3

Features

  • Not water resistant, for interior use only
  • Container: 237 ml

In practice

  • The maker states no water resistance class at all and refers users to Titebond II or III for exterior work.
  • At 8,500 cps the glue is thicker than Original or II. It runs less on vertical surfaces.
  • Joints that are meant to be opened again later take a glue whose joint can be released with water and warmth: hide glue or Titebond Original. Titebond II and III are not water-soluble once cured; such joints are opened with a hot air gun and careful pressure.
  • Clamping pressure by wood hardness: around 100 to 150 psi for softwood, 125 to 175 psi for medium, 175 to 250 psi for hardwood.
  • Below the minimum temperature the glue film chalks and the joint does not hold. That applies to glue, wood and room alike.

Technology and workmanship

Titebond wood glues come from Franklin International in Ohio, USA, and C.A. Götz jr. GmbH distributes them in Europe. Franklin sets out simple ground rules for working with them: the surfaces are clean, free of grease and dry, the wooden parts fit as closely as possible, the glue is applied generously on wood, and the joint is pressed together under pressure. If the glue has settled in the bottle, shake it well.

Titebond Original, II and III dry completely, without a soft residue in the joint that would absorb vibration. Titebond Original remains water-soluble, and its joint can be opened again with water and warmth. Titebond II and III are not water-soluble once cured; steam does not open these joints.

Our experience

Titebond is our main adhesive in string instrument making. For violins we mostly reach for Titebond Original, because its joint can be opened again with water and warmth when a repair is needed later. For oily timber we recommend Titebond III Ultimate with the green label, with a test joint beforehand. With bog oak, which is hard to glue because of its high sulphur and salt content, Titebond III has proved the best of the Titebond glues for us.

Frequently asked questions

Is glue in the dispensing cap after shipping a defect?

No, as long as the cap was not pulled open this is normal, because the cap itself seals the bottle.

How do I undo a joint glued with Titebond II or III?

With a hot air gun and careful pressure, or with acetone as a last resort, protecting the surrounding varnish. Steam does not work with these two glues.

Which Titebond glue withstands 200 degrees, for instance at the bending iron?

None of the Titebond wood glues withstands around 200 °C without losing its properties. That temperature lies above the charring point even of Titebond III Ultimate.

These texts hold decades of experience and a great deal of heart. They are protected by copyright, C.A. Götz jr. GmbH. Please ask us before any use. Thank you for your appreciation.

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