05-31-2008, 10:54 PM
[quote Dennis S]I don't think I've ever had "Super" glue to work. I need it mostly for plastic-to-plastic - like a TV remote. Does model airplane glue work as good as it used to?
So, what glues, in addition to Elmer's, do I need in my cabinet?
If the plastic is styrene then yes, model airplane glue will work, BUT I'd still avoid the stuff in tubes. Look for a liquid such as Testors at your local hobby shop if you have one. It's actually a solvent which melts the plastic to make a join. It's basically MEK (methyl ethyl ketone).
Super glue (cyanoacrylate) would still be my choice for joining most plastics though. Use acetone to clean the tips. It's difficult to keep the tips from clogging. For model building I sometimes use those little bitty tubes which you can buy in bulk.
So, what glues, in addition to Elmer's, do I need in my cabinet?
If the plastic is styrene then yes, model airplane glue will work, BUT I'd still avoid the stuff in tubes. Look for a liquid such as Testors at your local hobby shop if you have one. It's actually a solvent which melts the plastic to make a join. It's basically MEK (methyl ethyl ketone).
Super glue (cyanoacrylate) would still be my choice for joining most plastics though. Use acetone to clean the tips. It's difficult to keep the tips from clogging. For model building I sometimes use those little bitty tubes which you can buy in bulk.