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Glue VS Adhesive
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Just spelling and number of syllables. In common speech glue is more common. In professional literature adhesive is more common.
An old-dog of an engineer once told me the difference between 'glues' and 'adhesives'... as closely as I can remember it...
"NEVER bet Your life on a glued joint."
Regards, Wil Taylor
o Trust - But Verify!
o We believe to be true what we prefer to be true. [Unknown]
o For those who believe, no proof is required; for those who cannot believe, no proof is possible. [variation,Stuart Chase]
o Unfortunately, in science what You 'believe' is irrelevant. ["Orion", Homebuiltairplanes.com forum]
"NEVER bet Your life on a glued joint."
Regards, Wil Taylor
o Trust - But Verify!
o We believe to be true what we prefer to be true. [Unknown]
o For those who believe, no proof is required; for those who cannot believe, no proof is possible. [variation,Stuart Chase]
o Unfortunately, in science what You 'believe' is irrelevant. ["Orion", Homebuiltairplanes.com forum]
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