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Cyanoacrylate

Perhaps more commonly known as "Super Glue" or "Instant Glue". Many different types fast set, medium set, slow set. Many different viscosities: thin, medium thick all used for different jobs. Slow sets are generally stronger.

Uses:
paper, cardboard, all forms of wood, metal to metal, metal to wood and most plastics.

Pros:
Easy to use - with care, instant, strong.

Cons:
Care needed to avoid sticking own fingers to item, the joints tend to be brittle, sometimes glue sets too quick or can run where you don’t want it.

See also: Glue.

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