INSTANT BOND ADHESIVE MEDIUM - JET BLACK

Spotlight Titebond Instant Bond Jet Black

In fine woodworking, imperfections in the timber are inevitable. A stunning slab of English Oak or Walnut often comes with the caveat of natural voids, checks, or loose knots.

Traditionally, the joiner has two choices: cut the defect out (wasting material) or fill it with a colour-matched putty (which often looks artificial).

Titebond Instant Bond Medium – Jet Black offers a third, professional alternative: Accentuation.

This isn't just a standard "super glue" with dye added. It is a rubber-toughened ethyl cyanoacrylate (CA) designed specifically to turn natural defects into design features. Here is why this adhesive is finding a permanent spot on the benches of UK furniture makers and woodturners.

1. The "Feature" Knot

Attempting to hide a dark knot with wood filler often results in a muddy, matte patch that draws the eye for the wrong reasons.

Titebond Jet Black takes a different approach. By filling voids with a deep, glossy black adhesive, you simulate the look of a natural pitch pocket or mineral streak. It creates a crisp, intentional contrast that celebrates the timber's character rather than trying to mask it. It is particularly effective on spalted woods, where the black adhesive ties in visually with the natural zone lines of the spalting.

2. Rubber-Toughened for Impact Resistance

Standard CA glues are brittle. If you use a cheap super glue to fill a crack on a bowl blank and then take a gouge to it on the lathe, the vibration often causes the glue to shatter or pop out.

The Titebond Jet Black formula is rubber-toughened. This flexibility gives it significant shock and impact resistance. It can withstand the shearing forces of turning tools and the vibration of sanding without failing. For woodturners stabilising a check in a bowl rim, this reliability is non-negotiable.

3. A Forgiving Open Time

Most "instant" adhesives panic the user, setting in 5–10 seconds.
This Medium viscosity formula is engineered with a 40 to 60-second open time.

This extended window allows the adhesive to penetrate deep into cracks and voids before curing. It also allows precise positioning if you are using the glue for assembly or inlays. When you are ready for it to cure immediately, it is fully compatible with Titebond Instant Bond Accelerator.

4. Beyond Wood: Mixed Media Inlays

Because it bonds to metal, stone, glass, and ceramic, this adhesive opens up creative possibilities for decorative inlays.

  • Metal Accents: Use it to bond brass or aluminium powder into engravings for a stark black-and-gold contrast.

  • Stone & Ceramic: Repair or accent stone inclusions in rustic furniture.

Summary: The Finisher's Secret Weapon

Titebond Instant Bond Medium (Jet Black) is more than a glue; it is a finishing tool. Whether you are saving a cracked board from the scrap bin or adding a high-gloss black detail to a custom build, it provides a permanent, professional solution that standard fillers cannot match.

Technical Snapshot:

  • Type: Ethyl Cyanoacrylate (Rubber-Toughened)

  • Viscosity: Medium (Runs into cracks but holds its place)

  • Open Time: 40–60 Seconds

  • Cure Colour: Glossy Jet Black

  • Best For: Filling knots, repairing checks, woodturning, and decorative inlays.

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