There are many different kinds of adhesives used in woodwork and they all have different properties and are used for different tasks. If you don’t use the right one for the job, you will run into problems.

PVA or polyvinyl acetate is a non-toxic, white glue that dries clear. It is not waterproof so cannot be used for exterior projects or fittings. It can also be used on paper, leather, cork and fabric, and cleans up with soap and water.

Woodworkers or carpenters glue is also white but is stronger and sets more quickly than PVA. It is heat and water-resistant. There is also aliphatic wood glue that is popular amongst woodworkers. Both are especially good for making and repairing furniture.

Instant setting or Super glue is popular for numerous jobs, both in woodworking and elsewhere. It can only be used for non-porous surfaces and sets very quickly. It comes as a gel as well as a liquid and you only need to use a tiny amount. It is toxic and should be used where there is plenty of fresh air. Mind you don’t stick your fingers together.

Epoxy is both toxic and flammable, but is one of the strongest glues made, withstanding water, heat, jarring and shock. It can be used on a variety of surfaces including pipes, ceramics, glass, china, marble and masonry. There is a resin and a hardener that must be mixed together before use. Never use near a naked flame, or inhale the fumes

Polyurethane glue has the strength of an epoxy without the mixing, but surfaces to be used must be moistened. Bonds to most surfaces and is most often used to bond two surfaces that are dissimilar. It is waterproof and can be sanded, painted or stained.

Contact cement is most often used to bond laminates to countertops. It may come apart under a heavy load, but is waterproof and bonds immediately with no clamping.

Resorcinol glue is the ultimate exterior glue due to its weatherproof qualities, but must be cured under pressure. It is similar to epoxy in that there are two components.

Plastic Resin glue comes in a powdered form that must be mixed with water. It must be cured for 10 hours or so under pressure of clamping or weights and is mostly used for furniture repair.

Applied with a caulking gun, construction adhesive is a thick, durable construction adhesive used to bond flooring, paneling, roofing, metal, wood, concrete and masonry. It is flexible and waterproof and suitable for outdoors.

With all these different types of adhesives, there will always be one to suit the job you have in mind. Always take note of the safety precautions for each type of adhesive before using it.

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