The 10 Best Wood Glues

Whatever your project — be it building cabinetry or connecting tons of tiny pieces to construct a model of a battleship — Titebond III Ultimate (appx. $9) has the versatility to make your life easier. This one comes in a handy 16-ounce tube.

Designed for use on any type of wood, Titebond Original (about $9) has been a favorite of woodworkers for decades. It is nontoxic, easy to squeeze out of the tube, and dries to create a strong, even bond that will hold up for the long haul.

Whether you’re a hobbyist or a professional carpenter on a commercial job, you should come away satisfied with the holding power of Gorilla 18-Ounce (about $5). It dries in a natural color, which means the bond line will be nearly invisible.

Appropriate for use indoors or outdoors, Elmer’s E7330 (around $26) has fine wood fibers mixed into it, which provide strength and help it fill gaps between your materials. It dries quickly, though you should give it a full night for best results.

J-B Weld 8251 is an excellent option for projects that are difficult to clamp, as it has a setting time of only six minutes. The two-part epoxy forms a strong bond that can withstand tensile forces of up to 1,800 pounds per square inch.

Since it’s available in a variety of quantities, you can choose to stock up on multiple bottles of Dap Adhesive (about $9) for future use or grab just one for the project at hand. It won’t swell once you’ve applied it, meaning it won't crack your joints during the drying process.

It dries extremely quickly, so make sure you have your wits about you when you’re applying Titebond 2404 (about $6). This one is ideal for trim and finish carpentry, such as crown moldings, baseboards, window casings and similar applications.

You may not get a lot, but that doesn’t mean Aleene’s 15623 (around $5) won’t provide reliable adhesion for a range of applications. It flows at a nice speed out of the bottle, so you won’t have to worry about accidentally applying too much.

Surebonder WoodStik Glue Sticks. (around $6) are ideal for anyone who owns a high, dual or low temperature glue gun. Though more powerful than regular glue sticks, and made in the United states, these aren't as tough as regular wood glue.

Elmer’s E470 (about $6) comes in a conveniently compact bottle, which makes it a useful option for art or shop teachers with fairly young students. It has a nice, thick consistency and should hold pretty well, as long as it’s used properly.