Glues

What's behind our glue Ratings?

• Overall score
  Overall score is based on bond strength at the maximum stated drying time and, where applicable, water resistance, the ability to fill gaps, and the ability to bond flexible materials. Displayed scores are rounded; models are listed in order of precise overall score.
• Size
  Size represents the most common size sold for that glue.
• Wood
  Wood represents the measured force needed to separate glued wood.
• Plastic
  Plastic reflects the measured force needed to pull apart glued plastic.
• Metal
  Metal represents the measured force required to separate glued metal.
• Water resistance: glass
  Water resistance indicates the ability to hold a bond through 10 hot-water dishwasher cycles.
• Water resistance: wood
  Water resistance indicates the ability to hold a bond through 10 hot-water dishwasher cycles.
• Gap filling
  Gap filling represents the ability to fill gaps when dowels were glued in slightly oversized holes.
• Drying time
  Drying time is the manufacturer's stated time.