I discovered glue, which is several times cheaper and more convenient than super glue (+ seam strength test)

  • Dec 10, 2020

Good afternoon, dear guests and subscribers of the "Build for Myself" channel!

This article is not intended to advertise, but only describes a product that exceeded all my expectations. This glue was advised to me by a seller in one of the specialized carpentry stores. It is called Akfix 705.

This composition, like all of us known super-glue, is similar and instantly glues most materials: wood, plastic, metal, glass, fabric, rubber, respectively, and is used not only in joinery, but also in construction, and everyday life.

Strength test

I take two bars as materials to be glued.

For instant fixation, according to the instructions, you can apply glue to one bar, and a crystallization accelerator on the other. But, then there will be no correction time for the materials to be glued. I first applied the gel, corrected the position of the bars, and then sprayed the aerosol.

Done:

After 15 sec. trying to tear off:

As you can see, there was a break in the fibers of the wood, but not the seam. Keeps tight after half a minute.

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What I liked and how it is superior to super glue:

1. Correction. The possibility of correcting the glued surfaces for a long time, as well as the possibility of instant crystallization of the composition thanks to the second component - an aerosol activator (And also, there is practically no chance of sticking fingers together :-))))

2. Viscosity. There is no strong fluidity. Compared to super glue, this glue is similar to a gel and does not run off the vertical areas of the materials to be bonded.

3. Price. There are different volumes on sale (just below the link). In my case, a 125 g tube. and an accelerator 400 ml. stands in the store Rostov-on-Don - 420 rubles. And for the cheapest super-glue I would give for only 3 grams. - 50 rubles.

4. The lid does not stick to the tube, which is a very big plus, since the super-glue is usually thrown out after using one or two times.

5. Surface porosity. Bonds porous materials by completely filling all irregularities.

Prices on the Internet are as follows:

From the author:

Friends, glue like this is a useful thing. It’s a pity that I haven’t heard of this before. In fact, it will be enough for me for two years, if I don’t decide to do carpentry :-))) I repaired almost all children's broken toys and a couple of my tools !!!

I really hope that this article was useful to you!

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