The act or state of adhering. See adhesive , adsorption , and join . Apply them to clean, dry surfaces . Drying times can usually be reduced by increasing the temperature . Use caution with catalysts and solvents , because most are toxic or hazardous .
Softwoods require more clamping time than hardwoods .
Clamp joints together whenever possible for increased strength. Applying too much adhesive can weaken a joint in some cases. Follow the directions on the package. Various types include mucilage , rubber cement, hot-glue, epoxy, cyanoacrylic and silicone. A sun-dried, unfired brick of clay and straw.