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Mark Norman
04-09-2013, 10:44 PM
I'm making a bamboo cutting board with a zebrawood boarder and I'm not sure if I should use wood glue or a two part epoxy?

I typically use and have on hand both tightbond II waterproof wood glue and Devcon 2 ton epoxy.
I spent a lot of money on the wood and I would be willing to bet either would suffice but I thought I would solicit the collective here for opinions on which is best. The wood glue would be easier to work with so would there be a benefit to using the epoxy?
I'm leaning towards the tightbond II...

Thanks!
Mark

ETA pic, cause I like pics :D
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t116/triangle5/DSCF3901_zpsf30ef25b.jpg

Sam Murdoch
04-09-2013, 10:56 PM
Titebond II will be tight enough. If you intend to soak in water however I would use a 2 part epoxy like West System or System Three T 88 just for extra insurance.

Mark Norman
04-10-2013, 9:47 AM
Thanks Sam, Thats what I thought and thats what I'll do then.
Its not likely going to get soaked, its for a customer at www.Custommade.com to cover the burners on a rangetop so for the most part its decorative.
That bamboo is 'spensive!! :eek: