How long should I clamp wood glue?

Various sizes of Gorilla wood glue bottles on a woodworking bench with a person working on wood in the background.

Wood glue clamp times

Product

Open working time

Clamp time

Gorilla Wood Glue or Dries Clear Wood Glue

5-10 minutes

20-30 minutes

Gorilla Ultimate Wood Glue

Up to 15 minutes

20-30 minutes

For complex, heavy or ornate projects, clamping up to 24 hours could be necessary for the strongest, tightest bond. For example, an end grain cutting board, or thin pieces of wood cutting board that should be perfectly flat, clamp for the full cure time (24 hours).

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