How Strong is STARBOND 5 Minute Epoxy?

[@ljgault]

I knew without watching all the video that the starbond would win the test since that's what your selling.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

No, that is NOT the case. When I began the test I did not know which one would do better. I was however very surprised that the Starbond double the weight. That is also why I took the time to use the same board so people could not say I staged the test. In addition I showed closeups of the amount of glue used so everyone could see it was the same. I don’t know what else I could do to make it more fair. If I don’t like a product I do not do the review. Therefore, if the Starbond epoxy was a failure I would NOT use it and would NOT share it with you.

[@jeramiahshastid6041]

You are the type of person that people who know you say your mind is already made up with zero info other than your ignorant prejudices! SEMPER FI

[@samsske]

What’s the difference between glue and epoxy?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Glue is generally made from natural ingredients while epoxy is man made. This means that epoxy is usually stronger than glue. In many cases epoxy is waterproof and durable also.

[@firstpitstop]

Great test. So are these glues for wood only or is it for other materials also? What else can it bond to?

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

The better question is what it will not stick to. Silicone, vinyl, wax paper, plastic, hot glue.

[@ericeinsmann5559]

Interesting test. While I'm sure the starbond is stronger, I'm not 100% sure of the results. In both cases the wood failed, not the epoxy. Yeah, there was a bit of difference between the two, but I think the wood failing adds an unknown element in to the results. Still, I think there is some weight (pun intended) to your conclusion. 😊

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

I need to try the same test with oak

[@David-hm9ic]

Edge grain to edge grain maple tested in tension would have been a more meaningful test. The real question is "How long will the bond last?" I quit using 5 minute epoxy of any brand about 25 years ago when I started seeing old 5 minute releasing its bond from the base material of wood, plastic or fiberglass. It would peel away without tools after 5-10 years. I hope Starbond is better. If I need epoxy, I can wait for a slower cure.

[@yesidtac7863]

Gran aporte

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you very much

[@mr.boniato6402]

To be fair, the 30 lb bell was closer to the edge on the loctite board compared to the starbond.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Hummmm, I'll have to look at that again. That was not intentional.

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

This sounds like a tacky test🤣 had you cut a slot across the board so the weights would have the same point to measure from you calculate the pressure being exerted on the joints weight X distance = force 😁🛫

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

It was fun. I had no idea how it was going to turn out. I’m impressed with 85 lbs on the Starbond. I never expected the Starbond would double that of the Loctite

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

Impressive 😁🛫 thanks for taking the time to make the video