The object of this study was to determine if low wood moisture content (MC) results in poor wettability and, if so, to determine the relationship between wettability and gluability using a phenolic adhesive. The MC of the wood was the only variable in this experiment and it was controlled by conducting the experiments in climate-controlled chambers. Douglas fir samples were used. At ambient temperatures the Douglas fir veneer became less wettable as MC was decreased. At hot-press conditions, the gluability of this very dry Douglas fir veneer was not inhibited by a lack of wettability, instead, the adhesive film was likely to dry out.