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Glue and Adhesives

Glue or adhesive is a liquid or semi-liquid mixture that bonds items together. It can be natural or synthetic, one part or two part, the latest development or an ancient recipe that still works. This is the place for glue/adhesive questions, such as - how to use it successfully, what it's made of, or how to get it out of your hair!

4,173 Questions

How can you make a two-part adhesive?

Two part epoxies feature distinctive skillfulness in application and performance. These systems include a organic compound and a hardener which will be developed to supply a good vary of mechanical, thermal, optical and electrical properties. whereas combine ratios take issue, all of them supply the power to cure at close temperatures or at elevated temperatures for quicker cures.

What is adhesive tapes history?

Pressure-sensitive adhesive is a key component of some adhesive tapes, was first developed in 1845 by Dr. Horace Day, a surgeon. In 1901, the German Oscar Troplowitz invented an adhesive patch called Leukoplast for the German company Beiersdorf AG.

What is a good website to get printable cut fold and glue paper animals?

Paper Toys - Paper Cut-Outs - Free at PaperToys.com

Printable Paper Planes - Design - ShortList Magazine

Printable Paper Rockets! - picklebums.com

How strong is white glue?

It's strong enough for 'recreational' purposes. If I want to glue wood permanently, I use TiteBond ll yellow glue.

How does green glue work?

Green Glue damping compound was created as a soundproofing materials. It works because it has visoelastic properties that make it great at both absorbing and blocking sound.

Green Glue is usually sandwiched between two rigid layers of material, like drywall. Sound is then unable to pass through the wall (or whatever object you soundproofed).

Is glue still ok if it freezes?

It depends on which glue. Most plumbing glues will not work after freezing. ABS yellow and Weld On 711 are useless after freezing, even when thawed out.

How do you get super glue off leather and will it damage the leather?

Rub the super glue with a rag and a few drops of Goof Off. It will soften enough to be rolled or pulled off. -Goof Off has not damaged any leather I have used it on yet.

Why is elmers disappearing glue purple and not another color?

It's made purple so you can see exactly where it's covering. I'm not aware if they considered other colours.

Do you glue wood floor stair treads?

If you mean wooden stair treads the answer is yes. Use a good pva glue ;don't use glue that is over a year old it loses its strength with age; people don't get told this. For more info i would need the type of stair open or closed string.

10 types of glue for carpentry and joinery?

Why bother with 10 types. -Titebond lll is the best and easily available all over North America and UK.

How do you ceramic tile over glue down vinyl tile?

If it has a timber floor under and vinyl is solid to the floor and not to thick screw down 10 mm ply at 150mm centres. seal ply with pva sealer prior too tilling. If it is a concrete floor it is best to lift vinyl.

What is the procedure for testing the adherance of three different types of glue?

I try these tests every so often and glue 3-4 similar objects with the different glues, clamp them and leave to dry for a week. I haven't really found a scientific way to test the strength, simply put the joints in a vice and try to pull them apart. I get a reasonable idea of how good they are, but am still looking for a better way to actually measure strength.

How strong is tacky glue considered?

I'm sure opinions vary, but I consider Aleene's tacky glue a medium strength glue which has it's uses. I have over 30 kinds of glues at the moment and always try to use the most appropriate one.

When connecting two wires can glue be used and still have an electrical current pass through the wires?

You would have to be crazy to do this. Go to your local hardware store and buy connectors made for the purpose. Only make connections inside an electric box, not just at random places in a cable. Make sure to turn off power before doing this. Both wire nuts and push type connectors are available in any hardware store.

If wires are lower current in an appliance or devise you may be able to solder and tape or use heat shrink tubing.

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