[Boatanchors] Superglue?

Mon, 11 Nov 2002 07:00:51 -0500

If we were able to develop the universal, stick-anything-to-anything glue we
wouldn't be able to get it out of the container because the lid would be
'glued' on tight!
Brian Jeffrey
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----- Original Message -----
From: "William L Howard" <[email protected]>
To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2002 2:03 PM
Subject: [Boatanchors] Superglue?

> > Superglue is NOT a void filler, like epoxy.
> >
> > There is no universal 'best glue'. You need to match the glue to the
> problem. Glueing steel or aluminum is very different than rubber or
> plactic or skin.
>
> One of the best glues available is RC 56 "Super Z" which will glue
> anything to anything. Metal to plastic, wood to metal, plastic to wood.
> It also will fill a void. Primarily used for building model planes.
>
> I have used it to re glue Japanese tube glass to the bakelite base, re
> glue the metal tube top cap in place. Doubtful that the tube works but
> WW II Japanese tubes are rare items and even dead tubes are valuable.
>
> Costs about $4.50 for a bottle(Plastic) from most hobby shops.
>
> William L. Howard
>
> William L. Howard Ordnance Technical Intelligence Museum
> [email protected]  Web Site www.wlhoward.com Phone: 727-585-7756
>
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