Construction adhesive!!

[lastminute]

Why is the above sometimes used in woodwork?

Thanks
Gerry

 

[samhay]

Because it sticks wood together?
I'm not sure it's used much in fine furniture, but would be useful if you needed something that has some flex in it.

 

[MikeG.]

I used in in making my stairs, because there is more flex than with orthodox woodglues, which are brittle and can break if there is movement.

 

[Woody2Shoes]

Besides the flexibility that Mike mentions, most of these adhesives also have gap filling capabilities which can be useful (!).

There are different formulations of construction adhesive of course - each with different properties.

 

[AndyT]

Yes, it's handy where one part is flat and the other isn't, like fixing a framework to an uneven wall.
But it's far too thick for assembling joints. It would be harder to make joints with enough room for it than to make well-fitting joints and use ordinary glue.