I have listened to a few talks by Frank Klausz and he is a strong proponent of Elmers white glue, which, I believe, has a longer working time than any of the yellow glues. Also, it's cheap enough to not have to use any that's been on the shelf awhile.
Frank describes how he has his assistants glue up test pieces with each new batch of glue he buys. After the glue dries (overnight), he personally tests the test pieces by striking them with a mallet.
Sounds good to me.....
Bill Leonhardt