RapidFuse^{^®} Wood Adhesive

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RapidFuse Wood Adhesive creates a professional-strength bond that works on all wood types. RapidFuse sets in 30 seconds and is ready to plane, sand, or stain in just 30 minutes, minimizing clamping time and getting you back to work faster. RapidFuse Wood Adhesive is even repositionable for up to three minutes, giving you time to ensure PERFECT alignment. the clear water-resistant formula is good for indoor & outdoor use.

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Cure Time
Repositionable for up to 3 minutes

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Features & Benefits

30 minute cure time

Water resistant

Repositionable for up to 3 minutes
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How To's/Tips

Clean, Dry Wood Surface

Start with clean, dry wood surfaces.

One Surface Only

Apply RapidFuse adhesive to one surface only – not both sides.

Cures in 30 Minutes

After 30 minutes of cure time, you can plane it, sand it or stain it. Go ahead. Really. Don’t wait overnight. After 30 minutes it's ready.

Don't Use Too Much

Don't use too much - only a small amount of RapidFuse is needed.

If it is Shiny, it is Still Wet

A good rule of thumb to follow when working with RapidFuse is if it's shiny, then it's still wet. If RapidFuse doesn't cure in 30 minutes then it's likely you over-applied. Simply use a dry paper towel to remove the excess and it will cure properly.

Joints Fit Tightly Together

Make sure the joints fit tightly together. If you can't make the surfaces touch by clamping, you won't be able to get a great bond.
FAQs

How do I remove dried adhesive?

Cured adhesive may be cut away with caution using a sharp blade or removed with acetone (if appropriate/compatible with your application surfaces).

How is it that you can reposition up to 3 minutes, but it sets in 30 seconds?

After pressure is applied for 30 seconds the initial bond is formed. The bonded repair will cure in 30 minutes. If by chance you didn’t get the initial positioning correct, you can still pull the assembly apart and reposition it within 3 minutes and apply more pressure for 30 seconds.

What is the working time for RapidFuse?

RapidFuse is repositionable for up to 3 minutes. You can pull your pieces apart and realign them for a perfect fit for up to 3 minutes and still get a full strength cured bond. When bonding other materials to wood, like metal, plastic or glass, your reposition time will be less and can range depending on how much adhesive you apply. Don’t apply pressure until you have your pieces lined up perfectly.

How long do I need to clamp with RapidFuse?

You can clamp most projects for just 5 minutes. For the maximum strength bond achievable, clamp for the full 30 minutes.

How do I get RapidFuse off my skin?

Use Acetone nail polish remover to get cured RapidFuse off your skin. Make sure it is Acetone nail polish remover. The non-acetone stuff won’t work. Wash your hands first to remove any un-cured adhesive with soap and water. Then wipe with an acetone soaked cotton pad. Do not try to pull or peel RapidFuse off.

Can I sand RapidFuse?

Yes. RapidFuse is sandable, stainable and paintable. If you have excess cured adhesive on your project, you can scrape or sand it away. And you can stain or paint the cured adhesive that remains.

What if I need more working time?

RapidFuse has an open time of 40 minutes – when it is applied in a bead and not spread or touched by both substrates. When you have a big project to complete where 3 minutes of reposition time is not long enough, apply adhesive to one side without spreading to give yourself more time to work. As soon as you use anything to spread the glue or touch both materials together to begin the squeeze out process you will only have 3 minutes of reposition time left to work.

How much should I use?

Just enough to cover the area you intend to bond with a thin coat of adhesive. If it is a wide area you will be bonding, apply the glue in an “S” pattern to apply enough glue to cover the bonding area when squeezed together. When you clamp the pieces together, you will need to wipe away any excess that squeezes out with a paper towel.