Denny Anspach wrote:

Well, I certainly cannot deny your observation, Tony, but I strongly
suspect that the cement
might possibly have been applied so thick that although the surface
came into full contact
mode, the center was still liquid full of solvent.

Of course. But the application was ATTEMPTED to be in "contact"
mode, with the adhesive superficially "dry." Thus my warning.

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