Wilsons Sandbox

Finally a subject I know something about! Polyurethane glues (common trade name of a good one is Gorilla Glue) are excellent in applications where there is or will be moisture. They are essentially activated to cure by moisture. It's important to not use too much glue - it expands as it dries. It's critical for joints to be clamped or fastened tight together with fasteners as the glue cures; otherwise it will force the joint apart. The excess glue does "foam up" at the joint, and it's easily cleaned off with a sharp blade or rasp after fully curing (or you can cut it off after it's tacky and before setting fully). Remember that the foam part, while hard, has no adhesive holding strength. The glue readily cleans up with alcohol (denatured, not the drinkin' kind), and it's best to apply it with a small brush (such as an acid brush). I usually pour a small amount of glue in a small container and use the brush to dip from this. Activation of glue and better tensile strength can be accomplished by lightly wetting one surface of the joint before assembly. I usually dampen one side with a wet paper towel, then coat both mating surfaces lightly with the glue, assemble, and clamp. Gorilla Glue has a good web site http://www.gorillaglue.com/ My last large use was for 2 bedroom suites - before that it was the 32 cherry doors for my home. I'm used to and like this glue better than most others I've found. If I were repairing/rebuilding a tub, it's what I would use. Tom Wilson TC0272