Gorilla 5000806 Glue, Brown, 8 oz Bottle

I bought this bottle of Gorilla Glue in February 2024 from Wal Mart.I used it once in March, and once in May.I wiped the tip clean after each use and made sure the lid was tight with the small tethered cap in place.Now it is June, and I want to use it, but guess what.THE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF THE 8oz BOTTLE IS AS HARD AS A ROCK, and unable to use. I took it to a Wal-Mart store for a refund. The sarcastic manager said it was not eligible for return because I had it past 90 days.What does the family owned Gorilla glue co. expect me to do it? Use the entire contents before 3 months' time? I was sold on this product because of the convincing tv commercials. That gorilla must be wearing a gold collar because he sure charges enough money for a product that is unusable ... MoreI bought this bottle of Gorilla Glue in February 2024 from Wal Mart.I used it once in March, and once in May.I wiped the tip clean after each use and made sure the lid was tight with the small tethered cap in place.Now it is June, and I want to use it, but guess what.THE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF THE 8oz BOTTLE IS AS HARD AS A ROCK, and unable to use. I took it to a Wal-Mart store for a refund. The sarcastic manager said it was not eligible for return because I had it past 90 days.What does the family owned Gorilla glue co. expect me to do it? Use the entire contents before 3 months' time? I was sold on this product because of the convincing tv commercials. That gorilla must be wearing a gold collar because he sure charges enough money for a product that is unusable after 3 months. this stuff does glue well but has no shelf life at all. It was kept at room temperature all of the 4 months. It is over hyped and overpriced.I will certainly buy another brand. And as far as Wal Mart. All of the St. Louis stores employees have become sarcastic and independent, trying to avoid you when they think you may want to ask a question. Wal Stores are a hostile place to shop anymore.So dont buy Gorilla Glue.Unless you can use the entire contents of the bottle in less than 3 months.

We are a professional woodworking shop and have been using polyurethane glue for decades. It is one of many adhesives we use.EXPERIENCE FROM WORKING WITH POLYURETHANE GLUE FOR OVER THIRTY YEARS:Polyurethane glue (PG) has a completely different working personality than aliphatic glues (most white and yellow glues are aliphatic, and by the way, aliphatic adhesives do have a shelf life).PG will adhere to your clamps. To avoid this, we use liquid car wax on our clamps and use it as needed, not just for PG but also for aliphatic glues. Be careful not to get the car wax on your project, for most car waxes contain silicone, which will wreak havoc on most finishing applications.PG will turn your hands brown, and only Acetone will take it off if the PG is wet. Once ... MoreWe are a professional woodworking shop and have been using polyurethane glue for decades. It is one of many adhesives we use.EXPERIENCE FROM WORKING WITH POLYURETHANE GLUE FOR OVER THIRTY YEARS:Polyurethane glue (PG) has a completely different working personality than aliphatic glues (most white and yellow glues are aliphatic, and by the way, aliphatic adhesives do have a shelf life).PG will adhere to your clamps. To avoid this, we use liquid car wax on our clamps and use it as needed, not just for PG but also for aliphatic glues. Be careful not to get the car wax on your project, for most car waxes contain silicone, which will wreak havoc on most finishing applications.PG will turn your hands brown, and only Acetone will take it off if the PG is wet. Once dried on your hands, the acetone does very little to remove it. It takes about a week or more for the PG to wear off, and it looks like you never wash your hands.Unfortunately, Acetone is nasty stuff. Use only in well-ventilated spaces or wear a respirator, for it is readily absorbed in the bloodstream when breathing, and you must wear gloves for it’s absorbed through the skin. There is still much debate about whether Acetone should be considered a carcinogen. Please Google Acetone to learn more about it and use it at your own risk.Because of the above, wear good, thick, disposable gloves. We use 6-mil thick gloves because thinner ones break, and once you are clamping up, there’s no time to put on another pair of gloves in most cases.The wood needs to be dampened if you are using kiln-dried wood. If the PG doesn’t foam, that’s when you know the adhesion is not that strong and the wood is too dry.As well documented in other reviews, the PG foam expands about three to four times its volume. There are certain types of joints we wouldn’t recommend it for. Mostly, enclosed joints such as mortise and tenon joints because such a joint has few escape routes for the foam to exit and will crack the wood. This we learned the hard way early on when we first started using PGs.One of the main reasons we use PGs is that you have about ten to fifteen minutes of open clamping time, depending upon your ambient conditions. Their suggestion of fifteen to twenty minutes is a reach in my experience. The warmer and dryer the humidity, the shorter the open clamping time, but it is still around seven to ten minutes in the semi-arid Southwest on a 95F degree day.We like the Gorilla brand because of its workability in that it is thin enough to spread easily. In cold weather, we microwave it for only about eight to ten seconds, so it spreads more readily. We usually have to special order it because we buy it in the 36 oz container but only purchase what you can use within a few months. Per Gorilla’s own specifications, it has a shelf life of about twelve months.Make a test sample of gluing two pieces of wood with polyurethane glue if you've never used it before. It does not work like white or yellow glues.

This is truly an excellent product. It's a little tricky to use when you first start using it - but my goodness does it stick! The glues viscosity is a bit like thick honey so make sure you mask any areas you don't want the glue to come into contact with. It is activated by a mist of clean water and is mesmerizing when you witness the reaction when the glue starts to react and expand.No home should be without a bottle of this. You will use it and you will not be disappointed.Just make sure you wear gloves and clean up thoroughly before it is cured. I would suggest people new to this product should undertake a small experiment with it before undertaking afull-on job.Pick up a pack of disposable gloves from TOOLSTATION when you are down there buying the ... MoreThis is truly an excellent product. It's a little tricky to use when you first start using it - but my goodness does it stick! The glues viscosity is a bit like thick honey so make sure you mask any areas you don't want the glue to come into contact with. It is activated by a mist of clean water and is mesmerizing when you witness the reaction when the glue starts to react and expand.No home should be without a bottle of this. You will use it and you will not be disappointed.Just make sure you wear gloves and clean up thoroughly before it is cured. I would suggest people new to this product should undertake a small experiment with it before undertaking afull-on job.Pick up a pack of disposable gloves from TOOLSTATION when you are down there buying the GORILLA GLUE. I have not found it at a better price and always in stock at TOOLSTATION. West Drayton branch has the most professional, helpful and product informed staff I have encountered in a very long time.