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Old 09-13-2006 | 09:36 PM
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mmattockx
 
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Default RE: Which glue to use.

I like CA if I'm in a hurry, but the fumes really aren't good for you and it's pricey...

Tite Bond and the other aliphatics are superb glues, tough, light, cheap and no fumes. The only drawback is they cure slowly.

One that hasn't been mentioned yet is the polyurethane glues, such as Gorilla glue and Elmer's Pro-Bond. Elmer's is significantly cheaper for the same stuff. They are super tough and strong and will stick almost anything to anything. There is nothing better for sheeting wing skins (PU weighs about half of epoxy) and it works very well everywhere else. The biggest advantage (and drawback, sometimes) is that it foams to fill gaps and cracks. This can be great for less than perfect joints (and bonding to foam), but you MUST clamp the joint or it will shift with the foaming action. No fumes to speak of and water clean up until set. Slow curing action, as well. Hard to sand once cured. Waterproof once cured.


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