8 Gluing
The use of glue reaches back to the dawn of human history. One can imagine the exciting moment when early humans recognized the cementing powers of things like tree sap, egg white, and beeswax. From that moment on, we’ve been dreaming up every kind of adhesive and adhesive application we can think of. Makers should never underestimate the usefulness of glue (with a glue gun, we will join the world!) or the benefits of gluing and fastening.
The 3 Cs of Good Gluing
From Dmitri Monk comes this tip, first included in “Eyeglass Frame Repair” in Make:.
Cleaning Surfaces should be clean and dry with a matte texture. The glue needs a solid, ...
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