October 2007
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MULTIPURPOSE |
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| Use on wood and plastic; many can handle ceramic and some metals. Polyurethane excels at filling gaps, resists water on wood, and
dries in 24 hours or less. Contact cement dries in as little as 16 hours. Tips Polyurethane expands, requires clamping, and might cause skin and respiratory reactions. Don’t use contact cement near a heater or an open flame. Sand or scrape polyurethane to undo it; use special solvent for a contact cement. |
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SUPERGLUE |
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| Use on plastic or wood; most also intended for ceramic. A dab will do it. Fast setting makes clamping unnecessary. Tips Don’t use for filling gaps. Don’t assume water resistance. Good fit needed for strongest bond. It can bond skin, and its vapors are irritating. Seals are tough to break; use acetone or nailpolish remover. |
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WOOD GLUE |
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| Use on wood repairs. All did a fine job filling gaps; most made strong joints. Safe to handle; washes off with water while wet. Tips Figure 24 to 72 hours for drying. Clamping usually required. Some are not very water resistant. Bonds are tough to undo; scrape the glue with tools. |
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QUICK-SET TWO-PART EPOXY |
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| Use on wood and rigid materials where you want fast results; most are also intended for ceramics. Very good at filling gaps and
generally water resistant. Epoxy comes in a two-piece syringe. Tips You need to mix the two parts to activate. Drying time is 24 hours. Some quickset epoxies irritate skin and emit vapors. Use a hammer and chisel to undo the bond. |
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