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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: mojo on December 29, 2019, 12:53:01 PM

Title: Superglue
Post by: mojo on December 29, 2019, 12:53:01 PM
I note that there are several viscosities for C.A. superglue but which if any are the quickest to set, thinest or thickest?
Maurice C.
Title: Re: Superglue
Post by: dannyboy on December 29, 2019, 01:32:18 PM
As I understand the glues, the thinner the glue the quicker it is to set.
Title: Re: Superglue
Post by: Bob Tidbury on December 29, 2019, 03:38:04 PM
The thicker superglue does allow a little bit of adjusting and also fills very tiny gaps ,the thinner type needs the parts to be absolutely close fitted to be really successful .
Bob Tidbury
Title: Re: Superglue
Post by: dannyboy on December 29, 2019, 04:29:23 PM
One other thing, superglue needs the presence of moisture to set as it is a chemical reaction that causes the setting. One tip I read was to breath, (as in trying to mist up a mirror), on the glue. A thick 'blob' will take a lot longer to set, as the moisture can not really get to the centre of the 'blob'.
Title: Re: Superglue
Post by: mojo on December 29, 2019, 04:44:52 PM
Thanks for your replies, the thinner the faster then and breathe on it.
Maurice C.
Title: Re: Superglue problems
Post by: Railwaygun on December 29, 2019, 07:06:42 PM
but don't inhale!