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xkcd #3194: 16 Part Epoxy

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Some surfaces may seem difficult to glue. But if you research the materials, find tables of what adhesives work on them, and prepare your surfaces carefully, you can fail to glue them in a fun NEW way that fills your house with dangerous vapors.

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[–] Alexstarfire@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

#16 must be in every super glue I use. Best use has been to remove the outer layer of my fingers.

[–] SocialMediaRefugee@lemmy.world 1 points 5 hours ago

FYI, you can remove it with nail polish remover (acetone).

It reacts with water so the moisture in your skin makes it set immediately.