I for one can't figure out how 52% give this product a rating of 5 and 30% give it a 1.  Lots of possibilities come to mind, from user issues (as in following directions), and perhaps other things that we know happen in reviews.  For whatever it might be worth, here is my experience. I am framing a large bathroom mirror, and it required that a 1/2" x 1 3/4" strip be attached to the back of a 2 1/2" trim piece. I'm using the pre-painted wood that you can get at Home Depot. I had to run a 5/8" x 5/8" piece of wood all around the mirror to have a place to attach the trim piece and to work around the clips that hold the mirror to the wall.  The trim piece is too thin for attaching to the strip with nails or screws, so I opted for this product. I ran two small beads (about 1" apart) around the trim piece and held the two pieces together with strategically placed clamps.  Out of curiosity, and despite the instructions that specify how long the glue takes to set and dry, after about 45 minutes, I removed one of the clamps at one end and (without going crazy), tried to lift or move the strip from the trim piece.  Didn't budge!  I let the pieces set over night before removing the clamps.  With greater force, I attempted to separate two of the pieces. Impossible.  So, in terms of wood to wood, using a very modest amount of the glue,and applying well-placed clamps, Liquid Nails LN700 works like a charm.  And despite what some say, it does dry! Take the 1's with the proverbial grain of salt, read and follow the instructions, and assuming wood to wood, you will be delighted.