> > > He did say however that heat will definitely weaken a CA > > > joint which has already been made. > > > > Ah, velly intellestink. > > > > But how _much_ heat are we talking about and how weak? > > > > Newton > > Well, suppose one were to make a few joints with CA and odd scraps of wood ... then crank up the oven, and see? Dry and wet heat, too ... Also, CA joints vary according to whether the accelerator was used or not, and according to the relative humidity, and the pH of the materials, and whether or not the materials are organic. (The closer the resemblance to fingers and eyelids, the better it bonds.) Experiments -- has anyone done them? (Lots of fun, just waiting ...) Susan
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