Glue Chart
Glue Chart
Open Time
5 Min.
Clamp Time
30 Min.
Notes
Widely available, inexpensive, strong bond. Same as above, plus water resistant. Bond is not as strong as yellow glue.
Cautions
(Refer to product labels for more Information)
50 - 85
Excellent
5 Min.
1 Hr.
60 +
Poor
8 Min.
1 Hr.
Liquid Hide
70 - 90
Poor
10 Min.
12 Hr.
Hot Hide
140 - 212
Poor
< 1 Min.
2 Hr.
Sold as granules that must be dissolved in water and heated. Joint can be disassembled with steam/heat. Needs moisture to cure. Foams as it cures. Can react with moisture in skin. Wear gloves. Repeated exposure can cause sensitization. Avoid skin contact, wear respirator and goggles.
Polyurethane
50 + 35 + depending on formula
Excellent
20 Min.
4 Hr.
Epoxy
5 Min. to Excellent90 Min. Varies with Two-part system that must be mixed before use. waterproof depending open time on formula 10 Min. to 60 Min. 30 Sec. to 1 Min. 15 Sec. to 5 Min. 5 Sec. 15 Min. Apply pressure with roller None None None 10 Hr. Solvent-based open time shorter than water-based open time. May need to mask off surrounding areas to avoid overspray. Accelerator available to speed cure times Glue sticks must be heated in glue gun. Two-part system that must be mixed before use.
Contact Cement Spray Adhesive Super Glue Hot Melt Glue Resorcinol
65 +
Fair
Vapors can be extremely flammable. Do not use near open flames. Do not use around open flame. Bonds skin instantly. Fumes may be irritating to eyes. Hot glue dripped on skin can cause burns. Powder and fumes are hazardous. Wear goggles, respirator and gloves when using.
50 + 50 + 240 - 400 65 +