TOUGH STORIES ARCHIVES

This is where the best of Gorilla stories come to rest. Because they’ve been tackling the toughest jobs on planet Earth.

So get some popcorn, click on a story to read, and enjoy.

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Featured Tough Story: Son Repairs Father's Redwood Canoe

In 1989, my father built a canoe out of a redwood log.  The canoe was a symbol of life as it was used to fish out of and to ferry people across river, lagoon and ocean.  It was also used as a ceremonial canoe in the White Deer Skin Dance. 

The log that was used was a bit damaged, and soon after completion a crack began to develop.  Over the next 17 years, the crack worsened.  Eventually, it reached 16 feet, out of 18 feet.  At this time, it was deemed a safety hazard.
  

Instead of throwing such a special piece away, several people decided to take on the task of repairing the canoe for others to enjoy for years to come.

Originally, we planned to restore the canoe and never actually put it in the water again, but thanks to Gorilla Glue, our whole vision changed.  Through an extensive process, we were able to repair the crack with 150 redwood dowels and a lot of Gorilla Glue.

Thank you for making such a wonder product.  I just can't get over the strength that Gorilla Glue has, it is amazing.  We were able to extend the life of a condemned canoe and now it is used every year during the Brush Dance held by the Yurok Tribe at Patrick's Point State Park in Northern California.

Thanks, Axel L.

 

Featured Tough Story: Wood Glue Beats Chest

This curly maple chest was built from scratch, using nothing but Gorilla Glue and ebony nails.  This was the first time I have used Gorilla Wood Glue exclusively.  It worked great!  I think the photo speaks for itself.

Thanks, Eric S.

Wood Glue Rocks

My wife Debbie brought home new Gorilla Wood Glue for me to try out. It was perfect timing for a project I had in mind – my grandchild's new rocking horse. The glue was easy to work with, and I have to say, it is yet another great addition to the Gorilla brand! We are looking forward to entertaining our grandchildren with this rocking horse for many years to come.

Thanks, Richard M.
Gorilla Super Glue Plays Basketball.

My kids play with their basketball almost every day. So often, in fact, that the leather was peeling back along one of the seams. I tried Gorilla Super Glue to reattach the leather. I wasn’t sure if this would work, but it is what I had on hand so I gave it a shot. After many seasons, the quick repair still held tight.

Unfortunately, the basketball was left in the driveway and run over, meeting its final demise. And still, the loose flap that I secured almost a year ago still held tightly. Thanks for a super product that helps make me a super mom.

Eva, Ohio.

 
Watch a whale come to life.

In 2006 I built a sculpture of a 26-foot tall, larger than life replica of a whale’s tail rising out of the ground along the Route 250 bypass in Charlottesville, Virginia.

The sculpture was assembled in my backyard with tons of scrap wood destined for a chipper and more than 1,500 ounces of Gorilla Glue.

I really put the glue to the test under all conditions – rain, heat, humidity, and even the cold, sometimes at temps below the recommended 45 degrees F. The pieces held fast.

With a huge amount of glue you can do anything. It allows you to take little pieces of scraps and put it together into something big.

Thomas Givens