gluing cutting boards

[Keye]

In another thread someone said absolutely do no use Titebond 1. I used original titebond to make several cutting boards about 25 years ago. There have been no problems. What was used before Titebond 111 came along.

 

[Mike Davis]

My first ones were glued with Elmer's wood glue.

As long as you wash and dry it quickly it will last forever.

I would guess some of the old butcher blocks from 1800s used hide glue. Again as long as it does not stay wet or get warm more than a few minutes it should be fine.

 

[Brian Patterson]

My first ones were glued with Elmer's wood glue.

As long as you wash and dry it quickly it will last forever.

I would guess some of the old butcher blocks from 1800s used hide glue. Again as long as it does not stay wet or get warm more than a few minutes it should be fine.

+1 And gets a coat of MO/beeswax or other board treatment more than once a year will also keep things going well.