Best Glue For Wood To Metal (8 Glues Tested)

[@AndrewMagee01]

Thank you, this helped me out. Trying to figure out which glue will keep a 2x4 to the metal floor of a van. Was going to go with the heavy adhesive they sell at Lowes, but will give Gorilla Super Glue a try. I like that it sticks to it pretty well but is reversable if something needs to be changed.

[@HelpAtMyHome]

Yes I’d thing typically that would be a construction adhesive if you want it to be semi permanent. I didn’t get into those. But depending on the use case maybe glue works? I have no idea on the vehicle safety angle though

[@gavco11]

Fantastic great help thank you

[@bbrachman]

One thing about gluing wood. Clamps. All furniture repair and wood workers all agree that gluing wood REQUIRES clamping or high pressure. Just leaving the wood on the metal is not a valid strength test.

[@HelpAtMyHome]

That’s a good point. I had always thought about the clamp being used for stabilizing when drying and also spreading the glue, but perhaps it helps with penetration and other factors. Will take this into account with future testing! Thanks

[@bbrachman]

@@HelpAtMyHome I only found out about the wood and clamping (for sure) in the last couple of years. Clamping wood changes the fail point from the glue to the wood fibers. Just a thought.

[@BacktoBasicsFlowerPiping]

this is awesome! Not only helped me find out which glue i should use! You totally brought up many points that are good to know or crucial for glueing wood to metal! Thank you so much!

[@HelpAtMyHome]

Glad to have helped!!

[@corpsmike6998]

I was wondering why you didn’t try a liquid nails?

[@HelpAtMyHome]

I didn’t want to test anything in a tube. I feel like that is a different category

[@ozarked2363]

Two part epoxy is what knife makers use.

[@HelpAtMyHome]

Good call! Great example, didn't think about that one since I normally think of the rivets, but the glue is doing most of the work I bet.