Walnut Bathroom Vanity Counter Top

[Stanley C. Pearse]

I am going to begin edge gluing Walnut boards to make a bathroom vanity counter top that will be just shy of 9' long. The bathroom sink will be set into the counter.

Here are my questions:

1. Glue; Would you recommend Titebond II or Titebond III or another glue for the glue ups?

2. Finishing; I read this forum on finishing (http://lumberjocks.com/topics/33759); wondering if you have any other insight?

Thanks!

[Jay Boutwell]

Hi Stan, since you are building a big walnut glue up for a bath vanity I would choose titebond polyurethane glue.  The reason is it is water proof and holds a tight bond when wet.  Another thing I like is that it is available in brown which will hide any glue line that gets exposed in the walnut.  since your glue up is 9 feet in length it will take some time to get the planks set within the clamps.  It has a longer set up  time than the regular glue and cures in about 5 to 6 hrs. 

[Stanley C. Pearse]

Thanks Jay!