The performance difference between the brands is huge! Thanks to everyone for requesting this showdown and here's the link to the other construction adhesive video: ruclips.net/video/JyudWdOgrNc/видео.html Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order): Loctite PL 8X: amzn.to/2E9Yg5A Loctite PL 3X: amzn.to/3j5kW5w Liquid Nails Fuze It: amzn.to/3aMr2oB Liquid Nails Heavy Duty: amzn.to/3j3XhT3 DAP Dyna Grip: amzn.to/32ameWc
Test ideas: - Hook and loop fasteners (sometimes improperly aka Velcro) - Double sided tapes - Rubber sealants (like flex seal) - Hot glue - Tactical torch lights - Fabric glue - Fabric softener - Odor eaters/eliminators - Shaving blades - Shaving sticks - Memory foams - Travel neck pillows - Moisture absorbers (like Damprid) - Insect repellent (indoor) - Insect repellent (outdoor) - Shoe polishes - Lint removers - Detergents - Dental floss - Toothpaste - Window tint - Micro fiber cloths - Windshield water repellents (like Rainx) - Vehicle body panel dirt repellents - Towels - Toothbrushes I could go on and on, but I think I'll stop here for now 😂. On a side note, I just discovered your channel yesterday and I've been blown away by your logical clarity in how you perform your tests. You leave no room for anyone to belly ache on anything related to the outcome of your tests. You are clearly a very smart individual, and to you I say bravo and please keep up your unquestionably outstanding great work 👍🏽👍🏽
I hope these companies realize what your doing for them I wont be buying liquid nails anymore. I've had issues with it before. Pl premium is good stuff.
Thank you! I'm sure those that have poor performing products get a little upset. My objective is to provide a fair test for viewers and let them decide. No sponsors and no hidden agenda. It has had a huge impact on my product selection too!
I'm sure going to spread what I've seen. No matter anyone's opinion you cant say that you get to see a fair side by side comparison of products like this every day. I've had problems with LN in the past and I'm writing it off at this point. I'll spend the little extra money and know its gonna hold
I have to tell you that you are a editing genius. It's like you know how to keep the attention. You dont keep going on about BS you literally tell the facts and keep the video going. NICE Videos. It's like 6 second segments. Which is genius especially on a video like this you know how to keep the attention.
Project Farm Based on my personal experience working in the trades, I would say those results are basically what I expected. Haven’t used the Dyna Grip but all others. Cost is such a significant factor that many people don’t realize sometimes. If it’s a small job where you only need a few tubes, the cost difference is not overtly significant. But if you’re on a large site or commercial, dozens upon dozens of tubes can significantly change the cost! Therefore in those situations you have to use what suffices for the application while it also meeting the bottom line. One of the typical features that I noticed seems to change the strength in holding power of construction adhesives is whether it is water-soluble or not. The non-water-soluble adhesives always seem to be stronger. But at the same time, whatever they touch… It never comes off LOL. From a tool to clothes to sometimes your fingers ha ha. Great job once again! Keep up the great work!
I think Liquid Nails is mainly used as an addition measure with regular screws / nails so probably used solely because its cheapest for large surfaces and just using nails / screws with no adhesive would have been acceptable anyway.
What ever you do.... wear gloves when useing any of the pl premium. That stuff is close to impossible to get off your skin when dry. And is resistant to most solvents. There are some solvents that might take it off but if they can take pl premium off your skin. Its probably not a good idea to be Puting it on your skin lol
I only use liquid nails for wall paper but how ever have found out that Hot Glue does a better job at holding up the wall paper better than finding it on the floor in the middle of the night.
Yea, it might not be all that important if you are looking a one or two tubes of cement, but if you are going to use a lot of it the price difference starts to add up.
I am a custom cabinet and furniture maker. I've used the loctite 3x and the 8x for very tricky glue ups. For one particular invention I literally tried every glue and epoxy I could find on the market. Hundreds of glues over a year and a half. 3x and 8x were the only ones that worked well for that particular application and combination of materials
Keep in mind that school glue is stronger than wood, as well. PVA is very, very powerful. Still, these construction adhesives are viable for a wider variety of situations, and it is indeed impressive for them to outperform the wood they're used on.
@@Namington for gluing wood for projects that won't get exposed to too much water school glue is great stuff it is cheap, easy to find, and is usually strong enough.
Well when I worked for Boeing, carbide drills are King but they shatter and are incredibly expensive, we would drill titanium ribs with Cobalt drills. Depending on what you do, I've never seen cheap drills perform. If you spend money on a good set, they will do what you want then to.... Drill holes quickly and cleanly
Always wanted to know this! The cheap twist drills always have chips break off the cutting edge, very annoying because then you have to sharpen then again.
AVE does tool comparision in the most in depth manner I have seen he shows the difference in every piece of the tools down to the resistors. Project Farm is just as good but with things we use or now will use on a daily bases. These two channels alone best 95% of the product/tool review and testing in all of youtube.
Wow. Looks like a made the right choice using PL8X on transition moldings. Customers always called me back when I used to use liquid nails because the molding would always pop out when they bumped it with their feet when walking over the transition. Thanks for the great tests and confirmation! 👍
@GravityToy I like to use the PL8X because if I'm installing a floating floor, the molding will hold the floor down really well at that transition. So flex would be a negative in that situation. I appreciate the tip though. 👍
Liquid Nails products couldn't even rebond the sole of my shoes back together. I finally went to contact cement. Spray on hot glue would've been better. Strength with flexibility is key. LN had no strength then I had to clean it off.
@@ProjectFarm 8 years ago I used PL8X on my block waterfall/fountain because all of the waterfall block glues I had used failed miserably. I glued the block together, and filled the pond and let the water flow over the wet glue. Being poly based it helped cure the glue. The wall is about 3 feet high and wide and weights about 150 pounds. every fall I lift the wall out by the top block and clean out the pond. The PL8X has been under water all summer ever summer for 8 years and still holds stronger than any submersible glues I had tried to use. It won my business back then and I was very much looking forward to this video. Thank you!
I use a LOT of Loctite PL 3x - it's my favorite. Some of the things missing from the video are other characteristics besides strength. PL 3x slightly expands when curing and can fill uneven surfaces a lot better. It also doesn't run like Liquid Nails and is super easy to work with. PL 8x holds great when all the conditions are correct, but is very unforgiving and difficult to work with. It's not good in tight fitting applications and you have to work quickly because it's thick and cures really fast - it's work just getting the stuff to come out of the tube...
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@@DavidD-qr2vn It's good to see that they live up to their marketing. I've always been a bit leery about them. Sure their threadlockers are great, but all the other products I've been uncertain about. It's all that advertising. 3M on the other hand never really tried to sell me anything, and yet they are an industry gigant. That gives them a certain appeal as they aren't known to be cheap and yet their stuff sells like hotcakes. I've also used several 3M "permanent" double sided tapes in my work. These I was informed is used in the aerospace industry to replace welds or riveting in constructing wing elements for commercial jets. If they are good enough for that I guess they are good enough for my use when building custom computer solutions. It's not always possible to screw, rivet, weld or solder something in place, and then a "permanent" double sided tape can do wonders. Just pray you get it right the first time as trying to remove it can end up destroying the chassis...
@@blahorgaslisk7763 Is the 'permanent' tape VHB or something else? Ah, I will check. Probably something else. A soaking in isopropanol softens VHB enough to remove smaller squares, but only with a sliding and twisting action. I got a metered dispenser pump stuck to a stainless table one time. Lifted the corner of the table with 4 strips of VHB that were 0.75in x 1.00in. Insane. If something is stronger I believe it can be trusted.
@@ProjectFarm your hard work is paying off big time! Well done sir! you found yourself an awesome neiche. Maybe you could use a material that you can glue together that won't fail like the wood does... Then get the full figures of what the glue is capable of... That would be interesting to see aswell :)
My yellow lab ate liquid nails about 14 years ago and she’s still holding together just fine to this day! (We took her to the vet immediately when that happened btw)
PL 8X sales are going to go through the roof as a result of your video. Lol !!! Just don't share this video to the manufacturer of that glue. They will probably double the price on it. Lol...
The PL Caulk is amazing stuff too. It takes longer to cure than others but spraying a little water on it makes it cure faster. I used PL Caulk to "spackle" a plywood soffit that was exposed to rain runoff before painting it. The wood was failing pretty badly. After 10 years it still hasn't failed. I also used it to patch a hole in my Aluminum camper roof during a Rocky mountain downpour. A word of caution: PL caulk doesn't like exposure to the Sun's UV so keep it protected like with paint.
@@ProjectFarm all your videos are very informative. If we could see one on diffrent tools used in the shop like craftsman vs ryobi and what not that would also be awwsome. Like battery life, torque strength, overall power, and different settings for each. Just a thought for another idea on videos for you.
Yes, please! As I am sure the many who are faced with having to throw away their favorite footwear or pocket book. Thank you for all you do. Your unsponsored contributions are of immeasurable value. Hope sponsors like JB Weld and Loctite and others would begin to see and value your channel as you have validated their products. There are many choices to consumers out there and you narrow down the best of the best. Keep up the good work, Sir!
@@ProjectFarm Agreed! Another good thing is that I've noticed and that I don't mind paying the extra price for if you get in contact with them for specific applications and substrates or run into ANY adhesive dilemma it's PAINLESS to get in touch with an engineer there(Loctite)...for that reason alone I tend to stick with them, I know it may sounds biased but from hot rodding to home repairs it's a staple brand in my toolkit!
These glue test videos are really helpful. Thanks. One suggestion -- make sure that all the glues that are being tested within their rated shelf life, typically 1-2 years. Many really good glues get both great ratings and dismal ratings and you wonder why. It's typically because some glues are sold well past their rated shelf lives, and the glues typically don't fully cure because of that. So be picky about where you buy them and check the date codes on the packaging before purchasing.
Great testing protocol! Well done. I have a video presentation suggestion: Use simultaneous video split screen showing a bunch of the same tests on screen at the same time in synchronous time. That way we can watch all at once. Then repeat with the best of each product so we can see the failure order like it's an endurance race to the win. I love these tests. Please carry on with your terrific efforts
You should think about putting a database together listing the results for the highest performing product and also performance based on the cost of the product being tested.
Seemed like an 1950s video talking about engineering. When they overbuild stuff to last. Seems like nowadays things are designed to last just long enough for a single use then the welds on the trowel fail. So I started buying only American made tools of higher quality, boy those are great!
Id love to see a test regarding the effectiveness of various concrete fasteners. Like Tapcons vs epoxied studs vs anchors and the damage they cause (like the drywall test)
I need to buy the best construction adhesive I can for an upcoming project, so naturally this is the first place I looked for quality, accurate, and fair advice. Love the channel!
Guess who's supporting you on Patreon? I love your stuff and I'm happy that we can now support you in some small way, to say thanks for all the fun and interesting consumer science you've put out. Thank you!
Your testing is just plain awesome! . Ive started making a written list of the “best stuff” that you test. All my future projects around the house will be with your “Best of- Winners” thank you so much. Sincerely!
In this case it's quite easy to see which product is the best, but in some cases, such as the superglue tests, I think it was, there were several choices depending on what kind of stress your joint was going to experience. It also differed with what materials were involved. How do you treat those tests? A separate column for each case or just a link to the video?
Blahorga Slisk Based on these tests, I can now make informed decisions on what products to choose and what to ignore, based on the job I’m doing. These tests are focused on results and not on marketing hype. Thereby saving me time and money.
It's worth noting that all of these (except maybe liquid nails heavy duty MAYBE but probably still) are plenty strong enough for anything you should be using construction adhesive for. I installed a granite surround in a shower today using the dynagrip HD as seen in the vid and honestly I could've done it with something far weaker and not had problems for the lifetime of the house's foundation. These are all very impressive engineering.
Project Farm your videos never fail to impress me!!! You really go all out setting up these tests, and the results really speak for themselves! Keep up the great work my friend!!!
kurikuri4sherm use wood glue. If you were only glueing end grain without using a joint or Mortis for strength a construction cement might be better. Any glueing with the grain of the wood which is most glueing application wood glue like titebond 2 will make it 1 piece the wood will fail before the glue every time.
@@kennethwright8081 In my (very limited) experience wood glue intended for carpentry has always been colorless. These construction cement however has all been grey, brownish or tan. They certainly wasn't colorless. So while some of them might be stronger in certain situations they will also be a bad choice if you intend to varnish or oil the finished project. If you're going to paint it I guess that wouldn't really matter though. The consistency of the cured glue might matter though. Most wood glue ends up being hard, while at least some construction cement ends up slightly flexible. But as I said I have very limited experience, and these are just my observations and thoughts on the matter. Something wood glue isn't good at by itself is filling in voids. You can mix in sawdust and make a paste of it to do that, but it won't have much strength. Construction cement might be a better choice for something like this, but if it has to be strong my goto fix is some kind of two part epoxy. I guess something like JB Weld would do great for this. Again this won't be an invisible joint or filler if the piece is to be varnished or oiled, but if it's painted then that doesn't matter.
They all work similarly (excellent) but Titebond is slightly higher performing. Elmer's is classic but not water rated. Gorilla is strong as heck too and dries faster because it is polyurethane. Gorilla also dries with less opacity - more clear. See this for the differences: sander.solutions/test-center/the-best-wood-glue
Exactly. Henkel has always been an industry supplier with any type of adhesive, resin, bonding agent, or epoxy imaginable. And all work exactly as described (assuming they are stored properly, resealed, and within date range). You can get high and low viscosity part numbers too. I have used 15 different Loctite part numbers over the past 20 years and all were excellent.
Great video my dad and uncle (we have a family construction business) always argue about what the best construction adhesive is. My dad is a fan of liquid nails fuzit and my uncle of the "new" gorilla ultimate which is the orange tube. Would love to see another part 3 where you compare that one and a few more others. Me personally I'm convinced that Loctite PL x8 is the best now
I don't mess with Selleys products now. Sika Nailbond and Nailbond premium, as well as Sika Fast are what I use. Nailbond is a typical solvent based construction adhesive, Nailbond Premium is a skow curing flexible polythene construction adhesive and Nailbond Fast is a super thick and sticky water based construction adhesive good for an alternative to plasterboard adhesive and any situation where instant hold is useful.
It's amazing on how much you control the variables by being so consistent with the tests and the setup. Thanks for the great videos, I guarantee it helps so many people.
I have been woodworking since I learned the basic skills in high school (and that was in the 60's) and now I am confused when choosing a wood glue to use. For years I have always used good old Elmers yellow wood glue and used it by the gallons. Now there is tons of different wood glue including glue that will bond anything. Seems like all the glue makers have similar products in categories, ie Titebond 1, 2, waterproof and I think they have a pro glue also. Of course Elmers in the same type of categories and Gorilla Glue the same. Most confusing is the claim of "WATERPROOF" not water resistant but waterproof. If I wanted a good strong joint like building boats and making water ski's I would mix up some powered resorceinol and that was waterproof stuff and I used West System Epoxy on some projects. Most woodworkers don't need epoxy or resorceinol for indoor projects but now we can use an outdoor waterproof glue to hold our projects together without expensive epoxy if their claims are true. Another problem I found with Titebond & Gorilla wood glues is the shelf life is short after they are opened, I had several dry-up in the bottle and wasted some money. Good old Elmers wood glue separated but I stirred it up and it works like new. There are several brands now of waterproof wood glue, just check amazon for some confusion. If you could someway sort this all out. How well does the glue hold up after being exposed to water. Too bad AMSOIL doesn't make glue, it would be the best! Thank you for these great video's.
Thank you! Over 50 hours but I don't keep track because the entire process from the start of planning the video to having the video ready usually occurs over 30-60 days.
Videos on this channel keep getting more intense... it's addictive.... I'm now at the point where I can't be on RUclips without thinking : I could go for some Project Farm.... it's like a favorite restaurant you have a craving for.
I enjoy all your videos and like to try the products you test. I purchased the Loctite PL-8X disregarding all the negative reviews on Amazon. Big mistake. I’m sure your results are accurate but this stuff was so thick it took both hands on the caulk gun to get any product to come out. Then it was so thick the parts needed a press to get the gaps out. If you are bolting parts together and have a cordless caulk gun this is for you. I’m sticking with Liquid Nails Fusit.
I simply do not understand people like you. These videos take enormous amounts of time to make, expensive equipment and software to capture and process and that doesn't even cover the materials and testing equipment. I have zero issue with folks taking 45 seconds to mention patreon or merchandise if it helps them create content like this. Hell you can even fast forward past these kind of plugs.
I’ve used Liquid Nails since, I can remember... Looks like they changed sumthg... I can remember putting it down in my uncles house when we built it & had too remove the wood out of the doorways... Someone wasn’t paying attention & had it on the bottom of the wood, it brought the concrete up with it in a small patch... Been using it ever since for nearly everything... Now that I’ve seen this video, we will be changing... Thanks & Have A Blessed Week!!!
Could you test spray adhesives like 3M, Star Stuck, Wolf Grip etc? Also, there's a 2 part spray for woodworking called 2P-10 that has good holding power.
Watching this channel is reassuring. Usually what I use is in the top one or two position, with an occasional number three which is often a lot cheaper than the top two for whatever category is being tested and probably why I chose it. There is always room for improvement and this channel has taught me a lot, but it’s just nice to know that I’ve been buying good products overall.
HFAnon club, great idea! I was guilty of that for quite a while, but feel like I really "got bit" a couple of times. I bought my mini-lathe there, and after cleaning it up and correcting a few factory oversights, I've gotten a ton of use out of it. On the other hand, I know of people who bought it the same machine and sheared the gears or otherwise broke theirs the first day of use.
Hi Anthony, and everyone here. Today is my first day here at rehab. I don't know where to start.... I went down a bad tunnel of advertisements and sales and lost my family, friends, and home to my tool addiction. But here I am trying to make a change in my life. I think that'll be all I say today. Hopefully I can make it to the next meetings. Thank you guys for listening...
I'm impressed with the Lock Tight 8X. I've never used it. Often I use "Sika Flex construction adhesive." It comes in different colors which helps at times and I've seen it used in industrial conditions (high rise buildings) for setting aluminum window frames to the concrete building.
I also wanted to point out that there's a gluing procedure for smooth surfaces where you have to leave the glue out in the open air for 5 to 10 minutes and let it get tacky before putting the two pieces together
I used some stuff 20 years ago putting in an electrical box into stucco, and the stuff was amazing. It held up all those years. I have been wondering what i bought ever since. It held up for 20 years in the sun. I bought other stuff and in the sun it deterorated rapidly. You do amazing videos.
@@hughbrackett343 egg shells in the omelet to walnuts in the brownies. Trial and error testing for some starts in the kitchen.....back in the 1900s :). It'll stick to your ribs.
In tests where the wood failed, the max strength numbers are invalid since that's just the maximum holding force of the wood not the adhesive. You wont be able to make valid comparisons when evaluating the cost per strength.
Those results really confuse me. I've never used LN, but even so it seems the HD version was just way to weak for it to ever be used for anything. Wouldn't this have been public knowledge by now if it's that bad? It just doesn't compute for me. I can't help but wonder if there might have been some kind of problem with the sample used. I can see how it might not be the best, or even really good, but this bad? The company has been working on their image for a long time now. Having a product this bad on the market could be devastating to their public image.
@@blahorgaslisk7763 Well, maybe it gets stronger with age. He admitted that as some was still wet in the middle of one of the samples. Even so, it is pretty strong. Also over time it will continue to cure. Now it also might be more flexible over time or remove squeaks in flooring applications. Also it might expand and contract with the materials better as not super rigid and thus work better overall. Not everything that needs to be strong needs to be made of metal let alone diamonds! Still I could see where you would want something stronger plus the marine stuff was interesting!
@@blahorgaslisk7763 I think its just a really old formula that's performance was acceptable back in the day. Liquid nail doesn't seem to change anything
Wow! I just stumbled upon this because I wanted to check which glue I should use. Your test methods are fantastic, as are your editing skills. That kept my interest high. Thank you for such a thorough testing. New subscriber.
3m 5200 is the standard for boat repairs, but the tube will go off - cure inside if not used shortly after opening. I've also had unopened tubes hardened after a year or so. Great product geared toward permanent bonding. Use the 4400 variant for waterproof bedding installations that may have to be removed for service. Like fittings or port lights. Loved the testing here.
The performance difference between the brands is huge! Thanks to everyone for requesting this showdown and here's the link to the other construction adhesive video: ruclips.net/video/JyudWdOgrNc/видео.html
Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order):
Loctite PL 8X: amzn.to/2E9Yg5A
Loctite PL 3X: amzn.to/3j5kW5w
Liquid Nails Fuze It: amzn.to/3aMr2oB
Liquid Nails Heavy Duty: amzn.to/3j3XhT3
DAP Dyna Grip: amzn.to/32ameWc
Test ideas:
- Hook and loop fasteners (sometimes improperly aka Velcro)
- Double sided tapes
- Rubber sealants (like flex seal)
- Hot glue
- Tactical torch lights
- Fabric glue
- Fabric softener
- Odor eaters/eliminators
- Shaving blades
- Shaving sticks
- Memory foams
- Travel neck pillows
- Moisture absorbers (like Damprid)
- Insect repellent (indoor)
- Insect repellent (outdoor)
- Shoe polishes
- Lint removers
- Detergents
- Dental floss
- Toothpaste
- Window tint
- Micro fiber cloths
- Windshield water repellents (like Rainx)
- Vehicle body panel dirt repellents
- Towels
- Toothbrushes
I could go on and on, but I think I'll stop here for now 😂.
On a side note, I just discovered your channel yesterday and I've been blown away by your logical clarity in how you perform your tests. You leave no room for anyone to belly ache on anything related to the outcome of your tests. You are clearly a very smart individual, and to you I say bravo and please keep up your unquestionably outstanding great work 👍🏽👍🏽
Project Farm you should do construction adhesive vs wood glue for attaching wood together
What's interesting is wood glue performs better in most test compared to construction adhesive
Osi SF450 adhesive, is the best adhesive I have ever used, hi-tac, not runny, stronger than what its glued to.
lock tight is no joke lol
I hope these companies realize what your doing for them
I wont be buying liquid nails anymore. I've had issues with it before. Pl premium is good stuff.
Thank you! I'm sure those that have poor performing products get a little upset. My objective is to provide a fair test for viewers and let them decide. No sponsors and no hidden agenda. It has had a huge impact on my product selection too!
I'm sure going to spread what I've seen. No matter anyone's opinion you cant say that you get to see a fair side by side comparison of products like this every day. I've had problems with LN in the past and I'm writing it off at this point. I'll spend the little extra money and know its gonna hold
And it’s easier to wipe off when wet off of finished surfaces.
I always had assumed liquid nails being the original was the best but thanks to you doing what you do now I know better, thanks PF!
yes because youre living in a country where a gust of wind will tear apart your home. huh?
I love how meticulous your test methods are, this channel is pure science and I think it's wonderful.
Thank you very much!
The attention to detail In your videos blows me away every time. Excellent testing techniques Project Farm, Thank you for this!
Thank you very much!!!
@@ProjectFarm EVERY time!
Project Farm I agree. Your videos are awesome. I know at work I’m only buying Loctite 8x
Would wonder what the ones that had wood failure get up to with a bit of reinforcing on the tensal strengths.
I agree fully
I have to tell you that you are a editing genius. It's like you know how to keep the attention. You dont keep going on about BS you literally tell the facts and keep the video going. NICE Videos. It's like 6 second segments. Which is genius especially on a video like this you know how to keep the attention.
Thank you
No problem, you have to give credit where credit is do.
@@en392 I agree man! right to the point and keeps the videos short!
I' m from Poland and I don't know English very well, but I watch all videos. Very good job.
Thank you very much!
MultiMisiek You speak better English than most people from America, haha!
@@fluffyty19 Thanks
Bardzo Dobeze po angelsko picez
Many people in England don't speak English very well ....😀
I didnt see that coming. I always thought the 8x was a marketing gimmick. Have to pick some up next time im at church(home depot)
Thank You!
Good one...modern church
@@BigEightiesNewWave Hallelujah
Yes, most of the polyurethanes will stick and stain your fingers for days. You must wear gloves with this stuff.
Let me tell that your test will save me many dollars in work and frustration. Thank you very much.
Thank you!
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Project Farm
Based on my personal experience working in the trades, I would say those results are basically what I expected. Haven’t used the Dyna Grip but all others.
Cost is such a significant factor that many people don’t realize sometimes. If it’s a small job where you only need a few tubes, the cost difference is not overtly significant. But if you’re on a large site or commercial, dozens upon dozens of tubes can significantly change the cost! Therefore in those situations you have to use what suffices for the application while it also meeting the bottom line.
One of the typical features that I noticed seems to change the strength in holding power of construction adhesives is whether it is water-soluble or not. The non-water-soluble adhesives always seem to be stronger. But at the same time, whatever they touch… It never comes off LOL. From a tool to clothes to sometimes your fingers ha ha.
Great job once again! Keep up the great work!
Great point on scope of project, input costs, and using a product that's good enough to meet project needs. Thanks for the positive comments too!
Thank you for your time and effort.
Very surprised to see Liquid Nails fail so miserably.
I will be changing my brand to Loctite.
Thank you!
I think Liquid Nails is mainly used as an addition measure with regular screws / nails so probably used solely because its cheapest for large surfaces and just using nails / screws with no adhesive would have been acceptable anyway.
@@gorkyd7912 I always used it in the plumbing industry for installing fiberglass/ plastic tub enclosures.
And it always worked very well
What ever you do.... wear gloves when useing any of the pl premium. That stuff is close to impossible to get off your skin when dry. And is resistant to most solvents. There are some solvents that might take it off but if they can take pl premium off your skin. Its probably not a good idea to be Puting it on your skin lol
I only use liquid nails for wall paper but how ever have found out that Hot Glue does a better job at holding up the wall paper better than finding it on the floor in the middle of the night.
I appreciate your use of statistics to show “real world” product value. Strength per dollar is very useful.
Thank You!
Yea, it might not be all that important if you are looking a one or two tubes of cement, but if you are going to use a lot of it the price difference starts to add up.
I am a custom cabinet and furniture maker. I've used the loctite 3x and the 8x for very tricky glue ups. For one particular invention I literally tried every glue and epoxy I could find on the market. Hundreds of glues over a year and a half. 3x and 8x were the only ones that worked well for that particular application and combination of materials
Great information. Thank you!
Very curious what combination of material that was?
Those glues are good when you need to flil in a gap and still have strength. If you are not doing end grain, Titebond is going to be the best choice.
@@Troyvidihoo actually it was hardwood end grain to a non porous surface under water
@@Daveinet you are absolutely correct!
I'm not a very smart man, but if the wood is failing before the product that's a good product. lol
That's what I was thinking. The wood failed at different weights, not the adhesive.
Keep in mind that school glue is stronger than wood, as well. PVA is very, very powerful. Still, these construction adhesives are viable for a wider variety of situations, and it is indeed impressive for them to outperform the wood they're used on.
@@Namington for gluing wood for projects that won't get exposed to too much water school glue is great stuff it is cheap, easy to find, and is usually strong enough.
Or shit wood
Have you ever tested different types of drills? For example Cobalt vs Titanium or cheap vs expensive ones?
Not yet. Great test idea!
I think this is a great idea!
Well when I worked for Boeing, carbide drills are King but they shatter and are incredibly expensive, we would drill titanium ribs with Cobalt drills. Depending on what you do, I've never seen cheap drills perform. If you spend money on a good set, they will do what you want then to.... Drill holes quickly and cleanly
Always wanted to know this! The cheap twist drills always have chips break off the cutting edge, very annoying because then you have to sharpen then again.
AVE does tool comparision in the most in depth manner I have seen he shows the difference in every piece of the tools down to the resistors. Project Farm is just as good but with things we use or now will use on a daily bases. These two channels alone best 95% of the product/tool review and testing in all of youtube.
Wow. Looks like a made the right choice using PL8X on transition moldings. Customers always called me back when I used to use liquid nails because the molding would always pop out when they bumped it with their feet when walking over the transition. Thanks for the great tests and confirmation! 👍
I've made that exact same mistake in the past. No more liquid nails for me!
@GravityToy I like to use the PL8X because if I'm installing a floating floor, the molding will hold the floor down really well at that transition. So flex would be a negative in that situation. I appreciate the tip though. 👍
Liquid Nails products couldn't even rebond the sole of my shoes back together. I finally went to contact cement. Spray on hot glue would've been better. Strength with flexibility is key. LN had no strength then I had to clean it off.
@@pgmurray76 Shoe Goo works really well. Put it on both sides like you would with contact cement, then add pressure for about an hour. 👍
@@EM-fi2qg That is what I want to use next time a Johnston Murphy shoe decides to quit on me. Thanks!
Should test out PL 8X in the previous round moisture based tests... see if it can still stack up in non-dry situations.
Thank you for the video idea!
I was thinking the same thing that would be a very interesting test to see if it will be a great all around adhesive
Came to the comments to to say the same thing :)
@@ProjectFarm 8 years ago I used PL8X on my block waterfall/fountain because all of the waterfall block glues I had used failed miserably. I glued the block together, and filled the pond and let the water flow over the wet glue. Being poly based it helped cure the glue. The wall is about 3 feet high and wide and weights about 150 pounds. every fall I lift the wall out by the top block and clean out the pond. The PL8X has been under water all summer ever summer for 8 years and still holds stronger than any submersible glues I had tried to use. It won my business back then and I was very much looking forward to this video. Thank you!
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I use a LOT of Loctite PL 3x - it's my favorite. Some of the things missing from the video are other characteristics besides strength. PL 3x slightly expands when curing and can fill uneven surfaces a lot better. It also doesn't run like Liquid Nails and is super easy to work with. PL 8x holds great when all the conditions are correct, but is very unforgiving and difficult to work with. It's not good in tight fitting applications and you have to work quickly because it's thick and cures really fast - it's work just getting the stuff to come out of the tube...
Thanks for the feedback.
I would love to see 2 bricks with good old fashion mortar and see what the tensile strength is in your pull apart test...I'm very curious.
Thank you for the video idea!
I'd been taught Mortar is to keep masonry APART, not together. Think about it.
The purpose of mortar is extremely well covered here with all the major points covered in an easy to understand manner.
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It would be disappointing. Cement products are strong in compression not tensile forces, that’s why reinforcement is added to cement.
@@antoniiocaluso4387 the point of mortar is to bind bricks together to create a solid face? Think about it
In my experience, if 3M is found on the packaging, you usually are safe.
Great point
With my experience in the industrial sector, the same can usually be said if it says "Loctite"
Quite a lot of fake 3M products though so you still need to be careful.
@@DavidD-qr2vn It's good to see that they live up to their marketing. I've always been a bit leery about them. Sure their threadlockers are great, but all the other products I've been uncertain about. It's all that advertising.
3M on the other hand never really tried to sell me anything, and yet they are an industry gigant. That gives them a certain appeal as they aren't known to be cheap and yet their stuff sells like hotcakes. I've also used several 3M "permanent" double sided tapes in my work. These I was informed is used in the aerospace industry to replace welds or riveting in constructing wing elements for commercial jets. If they are good enough for that I guess they are good enough for my use when building custom computer solutions. It's not always possible to screw, rivet, weld or solder something in place, and then a "permanent" double sided tape can do wonders. Just pray you get it right the first time as trying to remove it can end up destroying the chassis...
@@blahorgaslisk7763 Is the 'permanent' tape VHB or something else? Ah, I will check. Probably something else. A soaking in isopropanol softens VHB enough to remove smaller squares, but only with a sliding and twisting action. I got a metered dispenser pump stuck to a stainless table one time. Lifted the corner of the table with 4 strips of VHB that were 0.75in x 1.00in. Insane. If something is stronger I believe it can be trusted.
You must really spend a lot of time on each video from start to finish. Thanks for all your hard work.
Thank you. This one took at least 50 hours.
He does!
@@ProjectFarm your hard work is paying off big time! Well done sir! you found yourself an awesome neiche.
Maybe you could use a material that you can glue together that won't fail like the wood does... Then get the full figures of what the glue is capable of... That would be interesting to see aswell :)
Project Farm
WoW!!!!!
My yellow lab ate liquid nails about 14 years ago and she’s still holding together just fine to this day! (We took her to the vet immediately when that happened btw)
*still holding together*
I see what you did there
PL 8X sales are going to go through the roof as a result of your video. Lol !!! Just don't share this video to the manufacturer of that glue. They will probably double the price on it. Lol...
Thank you! 8X earned my business for sure!
I doubt they'll raise the price, people will just go with the cheaper brand.
The PL Caulk is amazing stuff too. It takes longer to cure than others but spraying a little water on it makes it cure faster. I used PL Caulk to "spackle" a plywood soffit that was exposed to rain runoff before painting it. The wood was failing pretty badly. After 10 years it still hasn't failed. I also used it to patch a hole in my Aluminum camper roof during a Rocky mountain downpour. A word of caution: PL caulk doesn't like exposure to the Sun's UV so keep it protected like with paint.
@@alanthealienoriginal thanks for the info thanks again
@@ProjectFarm all your videos are very informative. If we could see one on diffrent tools used in the shop like craftsman vs ryobi and what not that would also be awwsome. Like battery life, torque strength, overall power, and different settings for each. Just a thought for another idea on videos for you.
do a Spray paint test on metal, plastic etc and which is the best
Great video idea! Thank you!
riskinhos best in general
Yes
Great suggestion!
Great idea! Maybe with and without their associated primer. See what brand sticks to the surface best and what paint holds up to elememts better.
Are you sure you didn't work for UL or ASTM? :-) Great video Todd! Thank you for all the hard work you do to save others time and money!
Thank you very much for the positive comments! Always look forward to your videos too! Thanks again!!
Yes, please! As I am sure the many who are faced with having to throw away their favorite footwear or pocket book. Thank you for all you do. Your unsponsored contributions are of immeasurable value.
Hope sponsors like JB Weld and Loctite and others would begin to see and value your channel as you have validated their products. There are many choices to consumers out there and you narrow down the best of the best. Keep up the good work, Sir!
Boss: Why were you late for the meeting?
Me: Project Farm...part 2
Boss: Oh man, I got to check it out!
lol. Thank you!!
Loctite and 3m are spendy but performance beasts .....worth it if you're relying on whatever your project is..great video
Great point! I've gained a lot of trust in their products. The words on the labels seems to match the performance in most cases.
@@ProjectFarm Agreed! Another good thing is that I've noticed and that I don't mind paying the extra price for if you get in contact with them for specific applications and substrates or run into ANY adhesive dilemma it's PAINLESS to get in touch with an engineer there(Loctite)...for that reason alone I tend to stick with them, I know it may sounds biased but from hot rodding to home repairs it's a staple brand in my toolkit!
@@ProjectFarm Two big companies who trade on doing things right, not marketing things well.
@@ProjectFarm except for gorilla glue, or master lock.
I've never been disappointed with any 3M product.
These glue test videos are really helpful. Thanks. One suggestion -- make sure that all the glues that are being tested within their rated shelf life, typically 1-2 years. Many really good glues get both great ratings and dismal ratings and you wonder why. It's typically because some glues are sold well past their rated shelf lives, and the glues typically don't fully cure because of that. So be picky about where you buy them and check the date codes on the packaging before purchasing.
Thanks for the feedback.
Great testing protocol! Well done. I have a video presentation suggestion: Use simultaneous video split screen showing a bunch of the same tests on screen at the same time in synchronous time. That way we can watch all at once. Then repeat with the best of each product so we can see the failure order like it's an endurance race to the win.
I love these tests. Please carry on with your terrific efforts
Thank you for the constructive feedback!
You should think about putting a database together listing the results for the highest performing product and also performance based on the cost of the product being tested.
Thank you for the constructive feedback
Seemed like an 1950s video talking about engineering. When they overbuild stuff to last. Seems like nowadays things are designed to last just long enough for a single use then the welds on the trowel fail. So I started buying only American made tools of higher quality, boy those are great!
Man i just love your Videos even before i watch them. You do a fantastic job keep it up.
Thank you very much!!
Thank you.
There’s nothing like being informed with the correct information.
Glad to help! Thanks for watching!
Id love to see a test regarding the effectiveness of various concrete fasteners. Like Tapcons vs epoxied studs vs anchors and the damage they cause (like the drywall test)
Great video as always. Just need more test with different materials. Brick, and metal test would be great! Thanks!
Thank you
@@ProjectFarm I would also love to see a video about bricks.
Keep up the great work . One of the best contact creators in RUclips
Edit: wow 8x is a monster
Thank You!
I need to buy the best construction adhesive I can for an upcoming project, so naturally this is the first place I looked for quality, accurate, and fair advice. Love the channel!
Thanks!
Guess who's supporting you on Patreon? I love your stuff and I'm happy that we can now support you in some small way, to say thanks for all the fun and interesting consumer science you've put out. Thank you!
Thank you very much for supporting the channel! It helps a lot!!
Your testing is just plain awesome! . Ive started making a written list of the “best stuff” that you test. All my future projects around the house will be with your “Best of- Winners” thank you so much. Sincerely!
Thank you very much!!
Can you share the list, I'm too lazy to go back and watch all of his videos again.
@@taylormiller7173 Yes please! Make a google docs if possible.
In this case it's quite easy to see which product is the best, but in some cases, such as the superglue tests, I think it was, there were several choices depending on what kind of stress your joint was going to experience. It also differed with what materials were involved. How do you treat those tests? A separate column for each case or just a link to the video?
Blahorga Slisk Based on these tests, I can now make informed decisions on what products to choose and what to ignore, based on the job I’m doing. These tests are focused on results and not on marketing hype.
Thereby saving me time and money.
It's worth noting that all of these (except maybe liquid nails heavy duty MAYBE but probably still) are plenty strong enough for anything you should be using construction adhesive for. I installed a granite surround in a shower today using the dynagrip HD as seen in the vid and honestly I could've done it with something far weaker and not had problems for the lifetime of the house's foundation. These are all very impressive engineering.
Thank you
Project Farm your videos never fail to impress me!!! You really go all out setting up these tests, and the results really speak for themselves! Keep up the great work my friend!!!
Thank you for the positive feedback!
I always appreciate your methods, very thorough. My favorite part was the bottles getting constantly knocked over!
Thank you
Since the primary testing was on wood. Id like to see how various wood glues stack up against the construction adhesive on wood.
Great recommendation! Thank you
I'd like to see that too. 👍
I have literally been wondering this myself! Looking to make some bookcases, thinking on which glue/adhesive is best. Great video, loved it as usual!
kurikuri4sherm use wood glue. If you were only glueing end grain without using a joint or Mortis for strength a construction cement might be better. Any glueing with the grain of the wood which is most glueing application wood glue like titebond 2 will make it 1 piece the wood will fail before the glue every time.
@@kennethwright8081 In my (very limited) experience wood glue intended for carpentry has always been colorless. These construction cement however has all been grey, brownish or tan. They certainly wasn't colorless. So while some of them might be stronger in certain situations they will also be a bad choice if you intend to varnish or oil the finished project. If you're going to paint it I guess that wouldn't really matter though. The consistency of the cured glue might matter though. Most wood glue ends up being hard, while at least some construction cement ends up slightly flexible.
But as I said I have very limited experience, and these are just my observations and thoughts on the matter.
Something wood glue isn't good at by itself is filling in voids. You can mix in sawdust and make a paste of it to do that, but it won't have much strength. Construction cement might be a better choice for something like this, but if it has to be strong my goto fix is some kind of two part epoxy. I guess something like JB Weld would do great for this. Again this won't be an invisible joint or filler if the piece is to be varnished or oiled, but if it's painted then that doesn't matter.
Which carpenters glue is best?
Example: weldbond, gorilla, lepage, etc
Lepage, i have always wanted some Canadian wood glue.
Lepage PL 8X 🤣🤷🏻♂️
Hard to say since they are all stronger than wood.
It kinda threw me for a loop when I say loctite instead of Lepage on the PL tubes
They all work similarly (excellent) but Titebond is slightly higher performing. Elmer's is classic but not water rated. Gorilla is strong as heck too and dries faster because it is polyurethane. Gorilla also dries with less opacity - more clear. See this for the differences:
sander.solutions/test-center/the-best-wood-glue
A good overall set of tests with multiple samples, no nonsense commentary, and no advertising. Earned a sub without a doubt. Keep up the good work!
Thank you!
i gotta say man your videos never fail to amaze me keep up the good work man
Thank you very much for the positive comments!
Its crazy to see that pl 8x is stronger that even the construction nail test done for sheer strength
Thank you!
Now put PL on it and drive a ring nail thru it. It won't move until a sink hole earthquakes it to firey volcanic death.
Who knew getting a education could be this much fun,excellent video and a thumbs up!!.
Thank You!
You really go all out to ensure the tests are fair and unbiased and "real-world".
Good job!
I've learned so much from your channel.
Thank you very much
Thanks for using my loctite suggestion. I knew it would do well in your test. I use loctite products all the time
Thank you for the video idea!
Exactly. Henkel has always been an industry supplier with any type of adhesive, resin, bonding agent, or epoxy imaginable. And all work exactly as described (assuming they are stored properly, resealed, and within date range). You can get high and low viscosity part numbers too. I have used 15 different Loctite part numbers over the past 20 years and all were excellent.
Great video my dad and uncle (we have a family construction business) always argue about what the best construction adhesive is. My dad is a fan of liquid nails fuzit and my uncle of the "new" gorilla ultimate which is the orange tube. Would love to see another part 3 where you compare that one and a few more others. Me personally I'm convinced that Loctite PL x8 is the best now
Thanks for the suggestion.
Not too surprising that Liquid Nails was more hype than performance.
I've been using 8X and 8X Fast Grab for years. Never get callbacks.
I don't mess with Selleys products now. Sika Nailbond and Nailbond premium, as well as Sika Fast are what I use. Nailbond is a typical solvent based construction adhesive, Nailbond Premium is a skow curing flexible polythene construction adhesive and Nailbond Fast is a super thick and sticky water based construction adhesive good for an alternative to plasterboard adhesive and any situation where instant hold is useful.
Like the tube says...
It's amazing on how much you control the variables by being so consistent with the tests and the setup. Thanks for the great videos, I guarantee it helps so many people.
Thank you very much!
Project farm you the man. You do a awesome job testing products buddy. Thank you
Thank you!!
Todd, thank you again for a very useful post. I've cancelled my Consumer Reports subscription.
You rock!
Thank you very much for the positive feedback!
I have been woodworking since I learned the basic skills in high school (and that was in the 60's) and now I am confused when choosing a wood glue to use. For years I have always used good old Elmers yellow wood glue and used it by the gallons.
Now there is tons of different wood glue including glue that will bond anything. Seems like all the glue makers have similar products in categories, ie Titebond 1, 2, waterproof and I think they have a pro glue also. Of course Elmers in the same type of categories and Gorilla Glue the same. Most confusing is the claim of "WATERPROOF" not water resistant but waterproof. If I wanted a good strong joint like building boats and making water ski's I would mix up some powered resorceinol and that was waterproof stuff and I used West System Epoxy on some projects. Most woodworkers don't need epoxy or resorceinol for indoor projects but now we can use an outdoor waterproof glue to hold our projects together without expensive epoxy if their claims are true.
Another problem I found with Titebond & Gorilla wood glues is the shelf life is short after they are opened, I had several dry-up in the bottle and wasted some money. Good old Elmers wood glue separated but I stirred it up and it works like new.
There are several brands now of waterproof wood glue, just check amazon for some confusion.
If you could someway sort this all out. How well does the glue hold up after being exposed to water. Too bad AMSOIL doesn't make glue, it would be the best!
Thank you for these great video's.
Great point
i know is late for watching this video, but i keep coming across your videos and i love them! great work!!
Thank you!
I have a question for you
How long did it take you to make this video? Because the quality is amazing!
Thank you! Over 50 hours but I don't keep track because the entire process from the start of planning the video to having the video ready usually occurs over 30-60 days.
@@ProjectFarm WOW!!!
Methodology is half the fun of this wonderful channel.
Thank you! Designing the methodology is very challenging at times. lol
You sound genuinely happy and curious to find out the results
Keep up your massive efforts
Thank you very much!
Videos on this channel keep getting more intense... it's addictive.... I'm now at the point where I can't be on RUclips without thinking : I could go for some Project Farm.... it's like a favorite restaurant you have a craving for.
Thank you very much!
36 Liquid nails employees watched this video
Shareholders*. Employees know what's up lol
Mike Holmes was not shitting around when he said PL products are the best in the industry.
He comes off as pushing products, but seems like he is pushing great products. Cause if you have something you love, why not tell everyone.
Agree
I'm in awe at the time, work and well thought tests you do. Much respect to you!
Thank you very much!
I enjoy all your videos and like to try the products you test. I purchased the Loctite PL-8X disregarding all the negative reviews on Amazon. Big mistake. I’m sure your results are accurate but this stuff was so thick it took both hands on the caulk gun to get any product to come out. Then it was so thick the parts needed a press to get the gaps out. If you are bolting parts together and have a cordless caulk gun this is for you. I’m sticking with Liquid Nails Fusit.
A RUclipsr not begging for Patreon / Merchandise money, what year is this ?
Thank You
Still has it🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
I simply do not understand people like you. These videos take enormous amounts of time to make, expensive equipment and software to capture and process and that doesn't even cover the materials and testing equipment. I have zero issue with folks taking 45 seconds to mention patreon or merchandise if it helps them create content like this. Hell you can even fast forward past these kind of plugs.
I use PL 3x at work gluing cabinets. it's great. I tried out 8x a few times but it's too thick for my liking.
That is interesting. So if there was a gap to be filled it would be a good product, the 8x.
Please test Degreasers.
LA totally awsome, Maguire's super degreaser, Mean green, Simple Green, Purple Power, Super Clean, Lightning, etc...
Thank you for the video idea!
Good idea
I'd love to see that. In my personal experience, LA's Totally Awesome is about as good as one can get before resorting to volatile solvents.
VenomTheCat
Krud Kutter degreaser in the paint dept of Home Cheapo
Include carpro multi X please
I’ve used Liquid Nails since, I can remember... Looks like they changed sumthg... I can remember putting it down in my uncles house when we built it & had too remove the wood out of the doorways... Someone wasn’t paying attention & had it on the bottom of the wood, it brought the concrete up with it in a small patch... Been using it ever since for nearly everything... Now that I’ve seen this video, we will be changing... Thanks & Have A Blessed Week!!!
Thanks for sharing.
Wow, I'm impressed. Very nicely done. How about a video on the best weed/grass killer.
Thank you
Blacktop works nicely.
I’ll send over my uncle tony, the guys a major freakin pot head. He can take care of it.
Could you test spray adhesives like 3M, Star Stuck, Wolf Grip etc?
Also, there's a 2 part spray for woodworking called 2P-10 that has good holding power.
Thank you for the video idea!
It’s amazing how loctite performed! We have been using this brand in aviation for a long time, with a reason!
Thank you for the feedback
So that's how the wings are held on? I'm takin the bus.
@@markm8188 How do you think bus wheels are held on?
Watching this channel is reassuring. Usually what I use is in the top one or two position, with an occasional number three which is often a lot cheaper than the top two for whatever category is being tested and probably why I chose it. There is always room for improvement and this channel has taught me a lot, but it’s just nice to know that I’ve been buying good products overall.
Hi everyone my name is Anthony and I am guilty of spending money on junk tools at harbor freight
Looks like my first guess on the other video with the PL8x is going to take it. The pipe pvc test is very anticlimactic with the break lol
lol. Thank you
HFAnon club, great idea!
I was guilty of that for quite a while, but feel like I really "got bit" a couple of times.
I bought my mini-lathe there, and after cleaning it up and correcting a few factory oversights, I've gotten a ton of use out of it. On the other hand, I know of people who bought it the same machine and sheared the gears or otherwise broke theirs the first day of use.
Hi Anthony, and everyone here. Today is my first day here at rehab.
I don't know where to start.... I went down a bad tunnel of advertisements and sales and lost my family, friends, and home to my tool addiction. But here I am trying to make a change in my life. I think that'll be all I say today. Hopefully I can make it to the next meetings. Thank you guys for listening...
My name is Lex and I've been clean and sober (of Horrible Freight) for over 30 days now. Do I get a chip?
Would be cool to see if results vary with the different materials, glass, metal, etc.
Great point! Thank you
@@ProjectFarm thank you for the awesome content, you're one of my favorite channels.
vinyl, acrylic, and rubber as well
I gotta thank you for including all the metric values
Thank you!
I'm impressed with the Lock Tight 8X. I've never used it. Often I use "Sika Flex construction adhesive." It comes in different colors which helps at times and I've seen it used in industrial conditions (high rise buildings) for setting aluminum window frames to the concrete building.
I also wanted to point out that there's a gluing procedure for smooth surfaces where you have to leave the glue out in the open air for 5 to 10 minutes and let it get tacky before putting the two pieces together
Outlives every project hmm should I fill my houses walls with it so my house can be invincible?
Yes.
Just make sure you do it in layers. Proper cure time.
Since you're not sponsored, do you ever call any of these companies out on their "results guaranteed" or "money back promises"?
Great question. I have never returned a product that I've tested or asked for a refund. I just don't have time.
I used some stuff 20 years ago putting in an electrical box into stucco, and the stuff was amazing. It held up all those years. I have been wondering what i bought ever since. It held up for 20 years in the sun. I bought other stuff and in the sun it deterorated rapidly. You do amazing videos.
Thanks for sharing!
Wishing this came out a year ago... before I used Liquid Nails on my entire house reno...
If you didn't omit the nails, it'll be fine!
You should pit the top ones against each other in a more rigorous test.
Thank you for the video idea!
Next up. Trojan or Durex
LOL
NSFW
You could build a fixture from a male "analog" and a fleshlight.
HAHA! he will probably try and put them through the lawn mower as oil. Or use them as a cylinder head.
Tim Z never had a Trojan break on me, but Durex at least 4-5 times. I know what I’m going with “depending on the application”
Slow mo pull outs lol
As a single mom.. You are my essential go to guy! clear , concise & informative. Thanks for sharing your knowledge
You are so welcome!
Jif vs. Peter Pan vs. Skippy vs. Generic. :) Non crunchy of course.
What do you mean non-crunchy? You sound like my son. I just don't know where I went wrong with that one.
@@hughbrackett343 egg shells in the omelet to walnuts in the brownies. Trial and error testing for some starts in the kitchen.....back in the 1900s :). It'll stick to your ribs.
This channel is destroying every single brand that's just a medium product with great marketing 😂
Thanks , I’ve been buying liquid nails for years, and now I won’t be .
I'm about to use construction adhesive to frame out a shipping container so I'm very glad to have found this! Thanks.
You are welcome!
but which 1 will hold a cylinder head down if th bolts stip.
I should have tested that!
Robert Brugh that would be fun to watch
Jbweld a head, construction glue and resin.
Test metal repair products, Stuff like JB weld.
Over the years I have only used Liquid Nails HD... 🤢
Loctite pl8x vs Jb weld
Great suggestion! Which do you think will win?
I think you would need to test it with some flexing motion. I believe PL is better in that respect as JB cures fairly hard
Being in the remodeling industry and using these products, this testing sheds a ton of light..Again...Thanks PF
Thank you!
In tests where the wood failed, the max strength numbers are invalid since that's just the maximum holding force of the wood not the adhesive. You wont be able to make valid comparisons when evaluating the cost per strength.
Thanks for the constructive feedback
Omg...I'm embarrassed to admit that I ever purchased Liquid Nails
Lol
Apparently it stays liquid or at least soft.
Those results really confuse me. I've never used LN, but even so it seems the HD version was just way to weak for it to ever be used for anything. Wouldn't this have been public knowledge by now if it's that bad? It just doesn't compute for me. I can't help but wonder if there might have been some kind of problem with the sample used. I can see how it might not be the best, or even really good, but this bad? The company has been working on their image for a long time now. Having a product this bad on the market could be devastating to their public image.
@@blahorgaslisk7763 Well, maybe it gets stronger with age. He admitted that as some was still wet in the middle of one of the samples. Even so, it is pretty strong. Also over time it will continue to cure. Now it also might be more flexible over time or remove squeaks in flooring applications. Also it might expand and contract with the materials better as not super rigid and thus work better overall. Not everything that needs to be strong needs to be made of metal let alone diamonds! Still I could see where you would want something stronger plus the marine stuff was interesting!
@@blahorgaslisk7763 I think its just a really old formula that's performance was acceptable back in the day. Liquid nail doesn't seem to change anything
This video is going to make me laugh at people who buy liquid nails now lol
I watched this video a week too late lol. Oh well, just used it yo keep cast concrete stones on my fire pit from shifting and falling over
Wow! I just stumbled upon this because I wanted to check which glue I should use. Your test methods are fantastic, as are your editing skills. That kept my interest high. Thank you for such a thorough testing. New subscriber.
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Pl x8 vs Flex Glue?
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Teonyi I’d like to see this
You spent all that time preparing the wood samples to be sure everything was fair, but then didn't measure the amount of adhesive you applied....🤔
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I love your videos, straight to the facts, quick delivery, clean charts. I would have also loved to see Loctite PL Max on here
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
3m 5200 is the standard for boat repairs, but the tube will go off - cure inside if not used shortly after opening. I've also had unopened tubes hardened after a year or so. Great product geared toward permanent bonding. Use the 4400 variant for waterproof bedding installations that may have to be removed for service. Like fittings or port lights. Loved the testing here.
3M 5200 is a great product. Thank you