Brian Whatcott ) writes:
On 14 Oct 2003 02:19:04 GMT, (William R.
Watt) wrote:

Brian Whatcott ) writes:

It claims to be the strongest wood glue - and water resistant too,
but not for use below the water line.

shear strenth 3,750 psi. water resistent but not waterproof. pot life
indefinite. clean up with water before it sets.

shear strength of epoxy is 15,000n psi and its waterproof.


The strongest (advertized) tensile I could find in 2 part 24 hour
epoxy was 4500 psi. I usually find shear is a fraction of tensile for
the ordinary run of materials... Where did your data originate?

Lee Valley Tools adhesives guide. The testing was done on birch blocks.
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