The Best Wood Glues Tested in 2023

Considered the strongest glue on our list, the Gorilla glue is well known for its high-quality glues and tapes, and the wood glue upholds the legacy. This strong PVA (polyvinyl acetate) glue features an indoor-outdoor formula, allowing DIYers to build anything from cabinets to outdoor furniture with the same glue. It's sandable and dries to a natural color to make hiding joints an easy task. Cleanup requires just a wet rag or a sponge.

During testing, the Gorilla Wood Glue did an excellent job of adhering two pieces of wood with long-grain orientation as well as creating a strong miter bond, making it the strongest wood glue on our list. When pulled apart, the wood gave way before the glue bond, ripping the wood apart. The only real considerations worth mentioning are that the 36-ounce bottle of Gorilla Wood Glue doesn't feature a handle so application is a little clumsy (though it is available in several sizes), and this wood glue dry time is 24 hours.

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Get Gorilla wood glue at Amazon, Ace Hardware, The Home Depot, (8 ounces) or Lowe's (8 ounces).