IGM Glue applicator kit – 13 dowel nozzles with choice of Titebond glue

The thread is compatible with Titebond 237 ml plastic bottles. The tips screw directly onto the original Titebond bottle without the need to decant into the bottles included in the kit.

The 2x 250 ml bottles included in the kit are useful for those who buy Titebond in larger formats (473 ml or 946 ml) and want to transfer a limited amount for the current job, keeping the main bottle sealed. The included tip caps allow keeping the tip mounted on the bottle without the glue drying at the opening between sessions.

Titebond Cold Press is the only variant in the kit specifically formulated for cold laminating veneer onto MDF, chipboard, and plywood. It has an open time of 15 minutes, the longest among the kit's PVA glues, and prevents bleed-through on open-grain veneers.

Standard PVA glues (Original, II, III) have an open time of 5–10 minutes, which is insufficient for positioning veneers on large surfaces. Cold Press with the 60 mm roller included in the kit is the optimal combination for veneering panels: the roller distributes the glue in an even layer without excess, and the 15 minutes of open time allow positioning and centering the sheet before pressing.

Yes. Titebond Hide Glue is the only glue in the kit based on natural protein, heat-reversible, with the same compatibility characteristics as traditional rabbit skin glue.

Reversibility is crucial in restoration: a joint glued with Hide Glue can be disassembled by applying moist heat without damaging the wood, just like original joints of antique furniture. PVA glues are not reversible after hardening. For stringed musical instruments, Hide Glue is the obligatory choice, as its high creep-resistance ensures stability over time under constant string tension. Once opened, it is advisable to use the necessary amount without prolonged storage.

Yes, with a significant operational difference: Speed Set's assembly time is 8–10 minutes versus Original's 10–15 minutes, with a higher minimum storage temperature (15°C vs 10°C).

Speed Set is formulated for production environments where reducing clamping time is critical for productivity. UV light visibility is an additional advantage for quality control of the glue line. For hobbyist or artisanal use with non-serialized assembly, Titebond Original offers the same level of strength with greater flexibility in working times.

The four CA glues differ in viscosity and open time: Thin (5 sec, low viscosity) for capillary cracks; Medium (7 sec, medium viscosity) for knots and turning; Thick (10 sec, high viscosity) for butt joints; Gel Black (30 sec, 500 cPs) for decorative black filling.

All four polymerize on contact with moisture and are cleaned with acetone, not water. They are not suitable for food contact products. The plastic tips of the IGM kit should not be used with CA glues: the risk of irreversible clogging in a few seconds is real. CA glues are applied directly from the original bottle with the dedicated applicator cap.

Yes. The dovetail tip is designed to distribute glue on the angled surfaces of dovetail joints, both through and blind, where a flat brush cannot reach the inclined walls evenly.

The geometry of the tip follows the trapezoidal profile of the joint and distributes the glue over the entire contact surface in a single pass. For half-blind dovetail joints, where maneuverability is reduced, the tip is preferable to the nylon brush included in the kit, which is less precise in angled geometries.