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Wood glue flexes where as epoxy can crack.
Flex is better.
Flex is better.
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Gorilla Glue?
- Thread starter Skean Dhu
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I would never use gorilla glue or epoxy in place of a bad fit or to minimize the need for a good fit. The value of gorilla glue or epoxy is that it can enhance a good fit. I prefer gorilla glue as a companion to a good fit for the following reasons:
1. it lubricates the initial insert and helps the head get down the handle farther for a very tight fit
2. it fills all remaining tiny voids at the end of the eye and in the ribs of the eye
3. it bonds to wood or steel
4. the glue is fairly easily removed when re-hafting later ( I found this out on a handle that my son broke)
5. the glue works well in moist environments or joining moist products and is waterproof when set, it won't let go just because the wood gets wet
6. it locks the wedge in so that it will not back out
1. it lubricates the initial insert and helps the head get down the handle farther for a very tight fit
2. it fills all remaining tiny voids at the end of the eye and in the ribs of the eye
3. it bonds to wood or steel
4. the glue is fairly easily removed when re-hafting later ( I found this out on a handle that my son broke)
5. the glue works well in moist environments or joining moist products and is waterproof when set, it won't let go just because the wood gets wet
6. it locks the wedge in so that it will not back out