I've not used Superglue very much but recently have found it useful for a couple of jobs.
The problem is that it's so liquid it tends to run all over the place and you get into problems of gluing your fingers to things you didn't intend to (not that I sometimes intend to glue my fingers but you know what I mean!)
I'm going to try the gel version but my question is, does the gel version just not flow around so much or does it also have an ability to fill small gaps?
Put a drop on a the tip of cocktail stick and use that as an applicator. Gives you much more control over how much is applied and where it's applied.
What's aerosol activator?
I thought moisture was what activated superglue.
Jim K.. presented the following explanation :
A little moisture helps superglue set up fast I find.
Not so much filling ability.
Try this: (baking soda as filler and accelerator, needs liquid runny superglue)
Thomas Prufer
Acetone is a reliable and effective solvent for superglue. It is hard to get as its handy for making various illegal drugs, but try.
Thicker stuff will fill small gaps. For serious gap filling google superglue and baking powder.
it's one thing that works. There are others
Its like making instant coffee in a microwave ;-)
It makes a fast thing much faster - basically causes the glue to set on contact. So you can glue, hold in place, spray and let go.
A half litre aerosol of "foam cleaner" from TS etc... Basically pure acetone.
Jim K.. explained :
No, I have never found the need. If I need a fast set, I spray with water.
Or, if you got it wrong, not let go.
Liquid fills small gaps IME. Baking soda then superglue is good for bigger gaps.
NT
As an aside, I use CA as a coating for turned pens, many coats then finer and finer abrasives.
Cellulose dope is a lot cheaper.
It is never used in pen making, (should not say never, there might be some dill using it). research pen making and finishes
a cursory glance shows its mainly amateurs turners doing it who have no clue.
I have used CA as you describe and also cellulose dope. Or 'cellulose lacquer' as it is called when sold for non model aircraft use.
Personally I prefer dope or sanding sealer .
CA is expensive and messy.
The finish is very similar. A layer of polished translucent plastic of some sort.
Well, in my experience, no it shrinks when it dries. There are a lot of different glues based on the unspellable word. I remember when where I worked dealt with Loctite, the sheer number of different versions of this stuff was mind boggling. I gather its the same stuff they glue wounds together with if they do not need stitching. I never did get it as when we worked with it we had to work in a well ventilated place due to some fumes containing cyanide. Ugh. Brian
Yes that is why it glues bits of the human body so well. Brian
Amazon helpfully points out that VetBond costs £5330 per litre, looks like you add a zero for DermaBond that's approved for use on humans.
I can confidentally assure the readers that aeromodelling involving scalpels, tissue and consumer grade superglue, is an excellent testing ground for the suitability of tissue and superglue plasters to cover bleeding gashes.
If you have ripped an artery, use whatever you have.
Even Amazon prime will take too long...
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