Glue Test Destruction - How Different Glues Perform
Ever wonder why you should choose some glues over others? Think glue sizing is important? Well in this test of 8 different glues and methods you can learn what to do and when to use what glue.
Here are the results:
Plywood - Broke @ less than
Titebond II - 298 lbs
Titebond III - 333 lbs
Epoxy - 333 lbs
Hot Glue - 266 lbs
Liquid Nails - 266 lbs
Hide Glue - 333 lbs
Gorilla Glue - 266 lbs
Miter Joints - Broke @ less than
Titebond II - 253 lbs
Titebond II Sized Joint -145 lbs
Titebond III - 145 lbs
Epoxy - did not break with 409 lbs of force
Hot Glue - 253 lbs
Liquid Nails - 108 lbs
Hide Glue - 72 lbs
Gorilla Glue - 217 lbs
To find the magnified force of the applied load use the following formula:
(mass * distance of the load placement)/fulcrum