Glue Caddy

Please return all the items to the Glue Caddy when you're finished with them.

Always work on a protective mat so you aren't gluing your parts to the table top!

If anything has run out, please tell a member of technical staff.

Wood Glue

Excellent for paper, cardboard, and of course wood.

Use a spreader, spread it thinly and press together.
Set times are long, so think about how you are going to clamp your work securely while the glue dries.
You can use tape, clamps, a vise, or even dabs of superglue to help keep things in place.
Wipe up spills and squeeze-out before they dry.
Mix sawdust with squeeze-out to help hide any shiny seams.

A little bit of glue goes a long way - you don't need to drown whatever you're gluing to get it to stick. A few dabs here and there.
Make sure your parts are clean and dry - dusty and dirty joints will be weak. Any grease or oil will stop the glue from working altogether!
Apply glue to one part, hold it together until it sets (about 10 seconds)
Use in combination with the activator pen. Apply the activator to the other side of the joint for quicker set times, but be aware it will reduce the strength of the joint.
If you need to use a spreader, use one of the disposable wooden ones.

Epoxy is very, very strong but it takes a long time to set and get to full strength. It's also quite expensive, so use it sparingly.

Epoxy is hazardous - make sure you follow the safety recommendations on the Wiki. This includes gloves and working in a ventilated area.
Any hardened epoxy is very difficult to remove, so make sure you wipe any excess off before it sets.
Epoxy must be mixed very, very well, and in exactly the quantity in the packet. You can't squeeze out half a satchet and save the rest for later!
Mix up on a scrap of cardboard and throw it away once you are done. Do not leave mixed epoxy sitting around on the desk. Make sure you throw your gloves away too.
Set times are long, so think about how you are going to clamp your work securely while the glue dries.
You can use tape, clamps, a vise, or even dabs of superglue to help keep things in place.