adhesives and fixings

Question 1

PVA

Answer 1

water based
bonds most woods
not usually waterproof
furniture and other wooden products

Question 2

contact adhesives

Answer 2

larger areas
sheet material
same or different materials together
2 surfaces coated, contact with other piece is instant

Question 3

UV hardening adhesives

Answer 3

clear liquid
quickly cures
forms bond when exposed to UV light
different materials
clean joint

Question 4

solvent cement

Answer 4

clear liquid
joins polymers
softens the surface allowing them to fuse
used in plumbing to bond pipes

Question 5

epoxy resin

Answer 5

joins different materials
equal amounts of resin and hardener

Question 6

jigs and fixtures

Answer 6

ensures parts can be made repeatedly
quick + accurate
jig hold the work and guides tool, no need to keep marking out
fixture hold the work in given position while process takes place