Tough Stories

Thank you to everyone who submitted a Gorilla story this Summer! We were absolutely swamped with stories about how people use Gorilla products. Some stories were plain hilarious, some serious, and some somewhere in-between.

We will feature the best of these stories over the coming months. So please grab a cup of coffee, maybe even a bag of popcorn, and sit back and enjoy! 

We will be sending out Gorilla hats to those of you whose stories we publish here. So stay tuned and good luck!

                   SF-8: Create Speed with Dedication,                    Hard Work and LOTS of Gorilla Glue

My dad and I set out to break the world speed record for an Electric Styrofoam Radio Controlled Airplane. Once we passed the 100 mph mark, strength became a major issue. The glues available at the hobby store were not up to the task. Most of the stronger glues that we tested, either melted Styrofoam, or didn’t adhere one of the many components that we were using for strengthening very thin Styrofoam parts.

Our first experience with Gorilla glue was the Dries White polyurethane. We were adding carbon fiber rods to very thin Styrofoam wings in hopes of making them strong enough to withstand 100+ Mph stresses. The amazing glue not only adhered to both mediums, but actually hardened and strengthened the Styrofoam near the glue sight! Soon we found uses for other Gorilla Glue products. We found that painting Gorilla Super Glue on soft plastic parts would make them ridged without becoming brittle. The original Gorilla Glue could bond the wooden motor mount to the plastic body of the plane without the use of screws or any other kind of fastener.

 

  

We had several flight structural failures before trying Gorilla Glue. They all ended the same way.

The powerful engine that was required for these high speeds literally pulled this airplane apart in mid air. We were able to solve this problem and more, thanks to Gorilla Glue, it’s wonderful properties and it's incredible strength.

Many tries, and a lot of Gorilla Glue later, we’ve culminated with the SF8. It’s fast, it’s strong and it’s a blast to fly.

We refined this scratch built plane for over a years time. We would like to thank Gorilla Glue for its contribution to this beautiful, fast and strong airplane.
 

And some more Gorilla Hat winners!

Epoxy Glues Cinder Block

I have a true story about a cinder block that kept on falling off the wall in the wind. I heard about Gorilla Epoxy and now I believe this product really works. I used this product to cement my cinder blocks and now the cinder block does not fall off any more. Thanks Gorilla Glue. The Strongest Product in the World. Tony D.

Wood Glue helps save $$$

I ordered a purse pattern that came with wooden handles. These handles were 10 dollars a pair and I wanted to make more than one purse. Because of the style, I was unable to find similiar handles and it wasn't cost effective to order more. So I took some wood slats I had and glued them together with Gorilla Wood Glue. It worked great and there is no way they are coming apart. Now I can make as many as I want using my trusty Gorilla Wood Glue. Love the stuff! Thank you Bev L.

Gorilla Glue repairs a broken shovel

I was digging out some old bushes and as I tried to pry out the stump with a long-handled shovel, it cracked at the tapered metal sleeve that attaches it to the head. I was going to try to re-form the handle to fit because the handle costs 3/4 of the price of a new shovel, but I spotted Gorilla Glue on my workbench. I squeezed the glue into the cracked spaces on the handle and clamped it. When I reassembled the shovel, it was as good as new. Anthony K.

Gorilla Super Glue works a charm!

I was cleaning the pre-screen for the pump on our swimming pool. Well, of course things did not go as planned, and I broke the top part of it. This piece is under water all the time, but I have used my Gorilla Super Glue on other tough projects, so I thought I would give it a try. I glued the piece back on and it is working like a charm...thanks for making a great product. Respectfully, James N., Vancouver 

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