thingamybob Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 I came home a couple of days ago from a night out with the other old fossils and looked at my pride and joy (boat) on my driveway. Damn it! The curtains had fallen down. On inspection the block of hardwood I had stuck with Araldite many years ago on the cabin side to screw my curtain hooks into had fallen off. On a recommendation of a friend of mine I bought some Gorilla Glue and stuck it back on again. It is quite the strangest glue I have ever used. It expands with curing and squidges out of the joint and into any voids in the joint. It would probably have many uses in a marine environment when sticking rough surfaces together. The manufacturers claim it is waterproof. I would envisage that if a neat job is needed then masking tape covering the squidge area around the joint. Hope this information is useful to any other destroy it yourself bods on this website 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 one thing it does need is clamping, it expands into any minute cracks in the grain of the wood, but the expanded stuff is not that strong- the tight clamped bond is almost indestructible, water (moisture) helps it set, it is very good, my models are held together using it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Yes I think it's brilliant stuff. Use less than you think you need on account of the expansion factor too? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking23 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 When superglue first came out, it claimed to stick anything to anything... I had to take mine back... I couldn't get the lid off lol... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking23 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 11 hours ago, thingamybob said: I came home a couple of days ago from a night out with the other old fossils and looked at my pride and joy (boat) on my driveway. Damn it! The curtains had fallen down. On inspection the block of hardwood I had stuck with Araldite many years ago on the cabin side to screw my curtain hooks into had fallen off. ... I must admit, I don't like araldite, I much prefer Plastic Padding Chemical Metal, good for bonding ply to grp to make backing plates and stays put when you place it. As long as it's not too heavy lol. You can drill it tap it, fill oversized and worn screw holes in wood etc. Despite it's name, it's an insulator too, so can seal delicate circuits or cracked instrument cases etc JB weld is also a great product, expensive but even better than Chemical Metal, in my opinion of course. Must get some gorilla glue for the boat, it's the only glue that I find that can restick soles to trainers etc... Richard 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thingamybob Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 3 hours ago, Viking23 said: When superglue first came out, it claimed to stick anything to anything... I had to take mine back... I couldn't get the lid off lol... Nice one Viking. Yes, I have had the same experience myself. Grendel: it is interesting that you have found that the expanded stuff is not as strong, thanks for the information. This is the first time that I have used Gorilla so all comments, plus or minus are welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 only the expanded bits outside the joint, the joint itself is plenty strong, just not if the two parts arent a pretty good fit to each other. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thingamybob Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 Just now, grendel said: only the expanded bits outside the joint, the joint itself is plenty strong, just not if the two parts arent a pretty good fit to each other. Thanks for that, the adverts gave the impression that it was not so. I will bear that in mind when using the glue in future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 WARNING Gorilla Glue Please keep Gorilla Glue out of the way of your pets. Dogs find the stuff immensely attractive. Should they consume it...this involves extensive surgery and does not bear thinking about. https://www.vetary.com/dog/condition/gorilla-glue-poisoning 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quo vadis Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Will it work on wives? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking23 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Just now, quo vadis said: Will it work on wives? No... there is a minimum closure time for the glue to work, unfortunately women don't keep their mouths shut long enough. Ohhhh... I could be in trouble here lol... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Oo ohhh be afraid!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 I understand that the Japanese have developed a camera with a shutter-speed so fast it can capture the moment when a woman's mouth is closed. That's it, I'm outta here. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowjo Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Try the Gorilla glue grab adhesive, it sticks anything,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheQ Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Basic Gorilla glue, is a polyurethane adhesive, they've been around for donkeys years. There are many alternatives without paying for the brand name. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 the foaming glue is a polyurethane adhesive, Gorilla seems to be the only foaming polyurethane thats generally available without going to a specialist. the important part of the instructions is clamping the parts, the glue then expands through the materials by capillary action seeping into the grain of wood, the excess that oozes out is easily cleaned off with a sharp chisel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Aldi have had it in stock at £3.99 for some time. Very good value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addicted Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 The drawers in our upright freezer cracked almost from top to bottom in several places and as pulling them in and out means effectively pulling the actual repaired joint with all the weight of a full drawer. Repairing them wasn't easy. Gorilla glue was useless, the repair broke the first time the drawer was opened, however we bought a tape called Hard As Nails double sided mounting tape for a pound and it has been in situ for several months and the repairs are holding up perfectly. It's not aesthetically pleasing but not being on show inside the freezer it works fine and is a jolly sight cheaper than the alternative - a new freezer! Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thingamybob Posted June 5, 2017 Author Share Posted June 5, 2017 Wives: I bear no responsibility for any comments on this thread regarding women. I think I may be in trouble here. Help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfuzz Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 I use Gorilla glue a lot, I store it in the freezer with my superglues, as, if you keep it once opened it can quickly go off with the slightest moisture. however the freezer doesn't seem to effect it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 for tough repairs I use the green weatherproof duct tape from lidls. we have some in the bottom of a cat litter tray that is still in place after a year or more, gets a regular washing too (every time I change the cat litter). plus I have used it to firm up a wobble in a wing mirror, once again still going strong after at least a year and a half. It was in store again last month so I got another 4 rolls, just to be sure I didnt run out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveO Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 I bought a cartridge of foaming polyurethane glue by EvoStik, for gluing wooden battens to the inside of our sliding roof. It grabbed pretty well and is still doing its job 2 years later. Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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