Best glue for a Cedar shower bench

Hi everyone,
I am building a shower bench with white cedar and some of the joints are bridle joints. I know there is the option of using Titebond for water proof applications or polyurethane Gorilla glue, which can be a bit messy if you are not careful

Has anyone done a similar project requiring a water proof adhesive, who can provide some advice?

Most of the parts for the bench are 1-1/2” thick, and according to the drawing require to be joint with a bridle joint. I know mortise and tenon would seem more ideal but the client wants to see the corners with a bridle joint.

On top of that the bench has handles that have a curve to it. My stock is 2” thick so for the curves I am planning to join the wood and make it thick enough to create the curves

I will appreciate any insight or advice as to how to go about this project

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I've had good results with tightbond III and polyurethane glue both. A trivet type thing in the sink has been in not-quite standing water for over 5 years and is doing fine, and a gate portico with laminated curved rafters is at least 15 years old, for a couple of examples (TBIII). Mostly use polyurethane for smaller, specialty things these days as TBIII has proven itself, and has a longer shelf life. The only problem was when trying to glue up in 40 degree temps- that didn't work.

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Originally Posted by James Morgan

Epoxy...

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WEST epoxy.

Stainless fasteners and no glue.

Stainless fasteners for a brittle joint ??? Maybe you didn’t read correctly

Brittle joint?

I wouldn't use glue on anything that stayed wet.

Its your project.

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Originally Posted by Bradley Gray

Brittle joint?

I wouldn't use glue on anything that stayed wet.

Its your project.

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You'd have a tough time with boat building then. :)

Anyway, a shower seat should not stay wet.

20 plus years ago I made my wife a wishing well. I used treated lumber and Gorilla (the foaming one that makes everything brown)
Just the Summer we tore it down.
All the joints were still tight.

Showing the design, joinery details, how it will take on and shed water, and what type, if any, of finish you intend to use will all have a bearing on recommendations.

Seems like good epoxy, TB III or polyurethane glue could all be options but kinda depends on some of the details, IMO.

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