Fixing Broken Glue: The Best Method for Restoring Adhesive Strength?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around methods for restoring adhesive strength to broken glue. Participants share various techniques and humorous takes on the topic, exploring both practical and unconventional approaches.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest using earthenware shards or broken plastic computer parts as potential methods to hold glue together.
  • One participant humorously notes that gluing glue requires considerable skill, likening it to a specialized craft.
  • There is a playful exchange about the term "gluons," with participants making light of the terminology.
  • Another participant proposes sealing the glue in a tube and storing it until needed, claiming it results in a perfectly bonded solid lump.
  • A later reply supports this method, describing it as a tried and true approach.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of serious and humorous viewpoints, with no clear consensus on the best method for restoring adhesive strength. Multiple competing ideas remain present throughout the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Some methods mentioned may depend on specific types of glue or conditions not fully explored in the discussion.

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My glue is broken.

Does anyone know how I can put it back together?
 
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Chi Meson said:
My glue is broken.
Does anyone know how I can put it back together?
I've heard that you can use earthenware shards to hold it together, or possibly even broken plastic computer parts. :biggrin:
 
Gluing glue together requires considerable skill and that is usually attained by several years apprenticeship to a glue gluer. Don't try this at home and don't confuse any of this with "gluons".
 
Evo said:
I've heard that you can use earthenware shards to hold it together, or possibly even broken plastic computer parts. :biggrin:

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zoobyshoe said:
don't confuse any of this with "gluons".
You mean "pasties"?
 
Evo said:
You mean "pasties"?
That's EXACTLY what I mean.
 
OW!

Warning to others. Don't try TIG welding.OW.
 
I find an ideal way is to put it in a tube and seal it the best you can, then leave it in a drawer until you need to use it. You'll then find it as a perfectly bonded solid lump.
 
matthyaouw said:
I find an ideal way is to put it in a tube and seal it the best you can, then leave it in a drawer until you need to use it. You'll then find it as a perfectly bonded solid lump.
Oh, yes, that's a tried and true method. I've found it to be an infallible approach. :smile:
 

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