--- product_id: 4912904 title: "DAP 203 Dap 00 Weldwood Plastic Resin Glue, 1 lb., Tan" brand: "dap" price: "VT10002" currency: VUV in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/4912904-dap-203-dap-00-weldwood-plastic-resin-glue-1-lb store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 15-25 min open working time Water-resistant & waterproof bond Bond stronger than wood itself DAP 203 Dap 00 Weldwood Plastic Resin Glue, 1 lb., Tan **Brand:** dap **Price:** VT10002 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🛠️ The glue that holds your masterpiece—and your reputation—together. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** DAP 203 Dap 00 Weldwood Plastic Resin Glue, 1 lb., Tan by dap - **How much does it cost?** VT10002 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/4912904-dap-203-dap-00-weldwood-plastic-resin-glue-1-lb) ## Best For - dap enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted dap brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Extended Work Window:** Enjoy up to 25 minutes of flexible application time—perfect for complex projects without the rush. - • **Zero Creep Stability:** Once cured, laminations stay perfectly aligned—no shifting, no mess. - • **Customizable Consistency:** Adjust thickness from putty-like to runny to suit your project needs with simple water mixing. - • **Food Safe & Easy Cleanup:** Safe for cutting boards and kitchen projects, cleans up effortlessly with just water and soap. - • **Unmatched Waterproof Strength:** Creates a bond that withstands water exposure, keeping your woodwork intact and durable. ## Overview DAP 203 Weldwood Plastic Resin Glue is a premium powdered wood adhesive that mixes with water to form a bond stronger than wood itself. Offering 15-25 minutes of open working time, it delivers waterproof, zero-creep strength ideal for woodworking, furniture repair, and laminations. Its tan color dries hard, sands smoothly, and is food safe once cured. With adjustable consistency and easy water cleanup, it’s the trusted choice for professionals demanding durability and precision. ## Description Product Description DAP traces its roots back to 1865, when Robert H. Dicks and Elmer Wiggim began producing sealing wax for food-canning out of Dicks' garage in Dayton, Ohio. Through innovation and acquisition, the company continued to expand its product line. DAP entered into an exclusive marketing agreement with the worldwide leader in silicone technology in 1980 to market a full line of silicone sealants. In the mid 1980's, Weldwood® branded adhesives came into the fold. Plastic Wood® brand was integrated into the DAP portfolio of products in the 90's. From the Manufacturer A powdered, urea formaldehyde wood glue activated by mixing with water. Forms a bond stronger than the wood itself. Mets Fed. Spec. A-A-3052. Low VOC. Review: Excellent glue - I do a lot of woodworking. When i need waterproof, and or a long work time - this is what i reach for. This mostly repeats other reviews: * You get a good 15-25 min working open time (still able to brush or roll it) Hot days definitely shorten it. * While not advertised as "waterproof", like another reviewer i submerged a test sample but let mine sit for a week (2x3's 2" overlap long grain) and bashed it app art. the wood failed, glue joint held with no signs of incursion. * Reasonably prices * Drys hard and will not soften with heat(like that generated when power sanding). Zero creep and very strong. * Thickness can be adjusted from putty like to runny by varying amount of water (but it does effect strength) * Minimal to zero clamping pressure is required. I have mixed it on the thick side and its like a lower strength epoxy requiring no clamps. * Sands and paints well. Does not stain but i have added water based dyes to the mix and it works great. * Food safe once dry- great for cutting boards! * Easy clean up with water (soap helps) - it does get progressively harder to clean toward the end of working open time. Cautions: > USE IN WELL VENTILATED AREA. Fumes during drying are a serious hazard! > Keep it tightly covered and check the expiration date. "if the texture is gritty and sand like once mixed, and not a smooth liquid, the glue is expired" DO NOT USE - your joint will fail. I have found displacing the air in the container with a gas like argon, Carbon dioxide, or Sulfur Hexafluoride (heaver than air/ nitrogen and available at home depot), extends the shelf life (a trick i use all the time with paint, stains and varnishes). > Mixing can be problematic. If you add too much water too fast it does tend to get lumpy. I start with 1/3 the total amount of water (or less if mixing large batches) in a corner and stir in small amounts of powder till it reaches a toothpaste or peanut butter consistency, add the next 1/3 to thin the paste then cut in more powder slowly. By this time all the powder is incorporated and i add the last 1/3. Mix it well! Review: great for most woodworking glue ups - Dap Plastic Resin glue is a fine product when you need extra time for complicated glue ups, need waterproof assemblies, are laminating multiple pieces or just want to take your time when putting projects together. Besides being a super strong and waterproof glue it has absolutely no creep when dry, so laminations stay put and in position once they are taken out of the clamps. It has a dark brown color when cured and mixes with ease....when fresh! So here's the rub, they make more of this stuff then they sell and its not uncommon to get an old batch which mixes up in a sandy / grainy consistency which doesn't cure right and then you're in trouble. They state that you should use the batch within one year of manufacturing and thats great but then they use some secret code to label the tubs according to when its been made. Since I usually leave my secret decoder ring someplace other than the job site or the shop I'm never really quite sure if I'm using fresh stuff. ( that's why the 4 stars ) Please Weldwood use something more clear for the date code. I'm getting tired of wasting product time and money. I think I have the code figured out now but I can't seem to get confirmation from Dap so I don't want to steer anybody wrong until I'm sure. Still, all in all its a great product and I hope it stays around for many years to come. ## Features - Tips for a good project - (1) Think ahead - (2) Permits are important - (3) Have a realistic budget - (4) Expect the unexpected, and (5) Know the code ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Brand | DAP | | Specific Uses For Product | Wall Repair, Carpentry, Furniture, Repair, Woodworking | | Material | Powder | | Compatible Material | Wood, Plastic | | Item Form | Powder | | Special Feature | Water Resistant | | Color | Tan | | Item Package Quantity | 1 | | Package Information | Pail | | Item Volume | 473.18 Milliliters | | Full Cure Time | 14 Hours | | Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | UPC | 070798002036 | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00070798002036 | | Manufacturer | Dap | | Part Number | 203 | | Item Weight | 15.2 ounces | | Product Dimensions | 4.75 x 4.75 x 4.88 inches | | Item model number | 7079800203 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Size | 1 lb. | | Special Features | Water Resistant | | Included Components | Unit^Instruction Guide | | Batteries Included? | No | | Batteries Required? | No | ## Product Details - **Brand:** DAP - **Specific Uses For Product:** Wall Repair, Carpentry, Furniture, Repair, Woodworking - **Material:** Powder - **Compatible Material:** Wood, Plastic - **Item Form:** Powder ## Images ![DAP 203 Dap 00 Weldwood Plastic Resin Glue, 1 lb., Tan - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ebOJAAOtL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Could this be mixed with wood sawdust to fill in gaps in a wood floor ?** A: You can mix it with sawdust and it will still act as a good glue. However, adding sawdust to the glue will NOT make it match the wood. It will still be a very obvious patch. **Q: Is this product suitable for marine application?** A: Water resistant but not marine suitable. **Q: confused with this date code, the only sticker on the can I just received says 3 269 am I to believe this was manufactured in 03.....26th day 9th mo** A: The date of manufacture is the 269 th day of 2013. Test it anyway. I store mine in the freezer RegardsDarrel **Q: Will this work if I mix it with my model train ballast (dry), then spread it it on my track layout,... and then spray it with water to activate it?** A: Probably not. The ratio of water to powder is critical. Too much spray will dilute it too far and too little will have no effect. Also, the dried glue will discolor the ballast and my guess is you won't want that. Have you thought of masking the track and spraying lightly with a lacquer that dries with a matt finish? ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent glue *by J***K on September 8, 2013* I do a lot of woodworking. When i need waterproof, and or a long work time - this is what i reach for. This mostly repeats other reviews: * You get a good 15-25 min working open time (still able to brush or roll it) Hot days definitely shorten it. * While not advertised as "waterproof", like another reviewer i submerged a test sample but let mine sit for a week (2x3's 2" overlap long grain) and bashed it app art. the wood failed, glue joint held with no signs of incursion. * Reasonably prices * Drys hard and will not soften with heat(like that generated when power sanding). Zero creep and very strong. * Thickness can be adjusted from putty like to runny by varying amount of water (but it does effect strength) * Minimal to zero clamping pressure is required. I have mixed it on the thick side and its like a lower strength epoxy requiring no clamps. * Sands and paints well. Does not stain but i have added water based dyes to the mix and it works great. * Food safe once dry- great for cutting boards! * Easy clean up with water (soap helps) - it does get progressively harder to clean toward the end of working open time. Cautions: > USE IN WELL VENTILATED AREA. Fumes during drying are a serious hazard! > Keep it tightly covered and check the expiration date. "if the texture is gritty and sand like once mixed, and not a smooth liquid, the glue is expired" DO NOT USE - your joint will fail. I have found displacing the air in the container with a gas like argon, Carbon dioxide, or Sulfur Hexafluoride (heaver than air/ nitrogen and available at home depot), extends the shelf life (a trick i use all the time with paint, stains and varnishes). > Mixing can be problematic. If you add too much water too fast it does tend to get lumpy. I start with 1/3 the total amount of water (or less if mixing large batches) in a corner and stir in small amounts of powder till it reaches a toothpaste or peanut butter consistency, add the next 1/3 to thin the paste then cut in more powder slowly. By this time all the powder is incorporated and i add the last 1/3. Mix it well! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ great for most woodworking glue ups *by D***D on June 16, 2013* Dap Plastic Resin glue is a fine product when you need extra time for complicated glue ups, need waterproof assemblies, are laminating multiple pieces or just want to take your time when putting projects together. Besides being a super strong and waterproof glue it has absolutely no creep when dry, so laminations stay put and in position once they are taken out of the clamps. It has a dark brown color when cured and mixes with ease....when fresh! So here's the rub, they make more of this stuff then they sell and its not uncommon to get an old batch which mixes up in a sandy / grainy consistency which doesn't cure right and then you're in trouble. They state that you should use the batch within one year of manufacturing and thats great but then they use some secret code to label the tubs according to when its been made. Since I usually leave my secret decoder ring someplace other than the job site or the shop I'm never really quite sure if I'm using fresh stuff. ( that's why the 4 stars ) Please Weldwood use something more clear for the date code. I'm getting tired of wasting product time and money. I think I have the code figured out now but I can't seem to get confirmation from Dap so I don't want to steer anybody wrong until I'm sure. Still, all in all its a great product and I hope it stays around for many years to come. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Glue--Two Major Cautions *by W***R on May 15, 2014* I have been using Weldwood Plastic Resin glue for gluing up bamboo fly rods for over forty years. It is an excellent glue, strong and easy to work. There are two major cautions. First is you must assure that the glue you have is within the one-year shelf life for the product. There is a paper tag on the top of the container with a date of manufacture code. The first digit is the year made and the next three digits the day of the year numerically. In over 40 years of using the product, I have never had a glue joint failure when I paid attention to the expiration date. Once, I inadvertently grabbed an old container in the shop and did have delaminations. Now, immediately upon receipt, we mark the container with "use or discard by (the expiration date)" in very large letters. We now order in one-lb containers only and send back any that have fewer than six months til expiration upon receipt. Recently, we have found that the product has not been completely pulverized and contains small chunks that must be removed prior to mixing if you are to produce exacting joints. We filter the powder with a very fine metal strainer to remove before we mix. Also, we find that weighing the powder and the water gives more consistent results than mixing by volume. UPDATE/BEWARE: I'm about ready to change to no stars! Amazon has lowered the price and says the product has no expiration date. The one we got today is rock hard and is over six years old. That's five past the shelf life recommended by Weldwood. I've had bamboo rods delaminate on account of stale Plastic Resin glue. Had to toss some $10,000 worth of rods that time. 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