That dollar store super glue took 4 days to actually dry on my glasses hinge

I found a 3-pack of super glue at the dollar store for $1.50 last week and thought I scored big, but when I used it to fix my glasses hinge it stayed gooey for 4 full days before finally holding. Turns out some of that cheap glue has different additives that take forever to cure, especially with small gaps. Anyone else waste a week waiting for bargain bin adhesives to actually work?

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gavinh2622h ago

What is it with that cheap glue taking forever? I used to buy the expensive stuff and thought it was all hype, but after trying a dollar store pack I totally get why now.

blakecampbell18h ago

That cheap glue does take forever to set, but the real problem is the bond strength. Dollar store adhesives lack the chemical cross-linking that makes pricier glues like Gorilla or Titebond hold so fast. You'll often find that after a full day, a cheap glue joint still peels apart with finger pressure. Money spent on a quality wood glue is never wasted when you need the repair to last.