Comments on: Choosing the Right Glue

By: yi xien

yi xien — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:10:00 +0000

cannot use superglue????

By: luap

luap — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:05:00 +0000

Thx M8, most people googlein on this subject are like me new to this so its nice to get a simple answer to a simple question, Thx again for takin the time to point me in the right direction with glues, Paul

By: John

John — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 02:39:27 +0000

I’m building a basswood bridge for a school project, and I just wanted to say that this site has helped me so much. The information on different types of glue, differents kinds of joints, and the different kinds of truss bridges has been extremely helpful to me. Thank you very much.

By: Gunner

Gunner — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 21:40:50 +0000

If you use gorilla glue, you’re going to have to start over. It will foam up and cause your bridge to flex and bend. It will hold almost nothing. DON’T USE IT!

By: Frank

Frank — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:48:56 +0000

I am going to build a balsa wood bridge. The rules indicate that I can only use 1/8″ x 1/8″ maximum balsa wood; Elmer’s white glue only; span 18″ w/ 1″ bearing at each end; width & height a max of 5″; entire bridge must be able to pass thru a square 5″ x 5″ aperture. Bar will be placed across mid-point to apply the test for structural effuciency. Any advice would be much appreciated. Shoud I use the glue straight w/o any water?, etc

By: wim sowhat

wim sowhat — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 21:50:29 +0000

awesome opinions i think i know what glue to use

By: Momo

Momo — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 22:14:18 +0000

If you’re using hot glue to make a bridge for science olympiad, then it’ll weigh too much. I learned that it’s really strong, so if you don’t care about weight- GO FOR IT!!!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:46:37 +0000

I am building roughly a 50cm (length) x 19cm (height) bridge out of balsa wood. Would you recommend I use Gorilla Super Glue or Elmer’s Carpenter’s Wood Glue? The bridge needs to be as lightweight and be able to hold as much weight as possible.

By: Nick

Nick — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:22:10 +0000

although hot glue is good an all, it does not have very much rigidity. Because it is just plastic, it does not stick to the wood all that well. and when you put weight on it, the glue will slowly but surely deform and your whole brigde will sag until it finally collapses.

By: Bruce

Bruce — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:09:58 +0000

I see that hot glue from a gun is not mentioned. Why not? It seems to be strong enough and like CA sets immediately. Any down side?