[Boatanchors] Superglue?

Kenneth Hickman [email protected]
Mon, 11 Nov 2002 14:25:07 -0600


Hi folks,

Speaking of a universal glue, "stick-anything-to-anything", how about a
universal solvent?
What could they keep it in????

Ken....N5CM....NNN0FKQ....

----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Jeffrey" <[email protected]>
To: "William L Howard" <[email protected]>; "[email protected]"
<[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, November 11, 2002 6:00 AM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Superglue?


> 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
> [email protected]
>
>
> ----- 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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