I was working on a project and realized that my wood glue didn't seem to harden like it usually does after drying. It has a bit of flex, which is unusual for me. I bought a large bottle of this glue a few years ago, and now I'm wondering if it's gone bad. Does wood glue have a shelf life?
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For me, I give my wood glue about a year max, especially if it's stored somewhere like a garage where it can be affected by temperature changes. If it freezes at any point, just toss it out. To be safe, I write the date I opened it on the bottle!
Honestly, if mine doesn’t harden after 6 months, it’s going straight in the trash. If it smells off or has an unusual consistency, that’s a sure sign to dump it!
Yeah, wood glue definitely can go bad, especially if it freezes. Most glues have a shelf life of about 1 to 2 years, so if it’s older than that, it might not perform well anymore. You can usually find this info on the manufacturer’s website in their technical data sheets. Make sure to store it at stable temperatures to prolong its life!