CA Question

[Chris333]

   Thanks. Looks like they only fit their bottles.

[MK]

Zap (or Pacer) is the most dominant brand of CA in the R/C world.  Their stuff is professional grade and they just work.  I would only trust my planes to Zap and the second brand is BSI (Bob Smith Industries).  The other brands I would be cautious in holding up a wing. 

If you want to try the micro-tubing, get a 1/2 oz. size of thin CA.  It comes with the tip and about 3-4 inches of micro tubing (it's inside the cap).  Turn key system without you having to buy the tips alone.  1/2 oz. will go a long way and it doesn't cost too much.  Put it in the freezer when not in use and it'll last longer.

[DKS]

I'm with Pete. I've tried the micro-tube dispensers, and found it took too much effort to both position the tube precisely and to squeeze just the right amount to get the micro-drop needed. Had this method go south once too often. Instead, like Pete I will place a drop on a disposable surface and use a pointed tool to deposit what I need with far more precision and ease, and with zero accidents.

[DKS]

The fumes coming off a large glue area don't bug you?

Only if I stick my face in it. Anyway, I'm only talking about small areas, much less than a square inch.

[DKS]

Zap (or Pacer) is the most dominant brand of CA in the R/C world.  Their stuff is professional grade and they just work.  I would only trust my planes to Zap and the second brand is BSI (Bob Smith Industries).  The other brands I would be cautious in holding up a wing.

I used to use Pacer, but I simply didn't go through enough of it to keep a bottle from going bad and wasting half or more of a very expensive product. Instead, I use Loctite Professional, which comes in 0.85-ounce bottles and seems to be the right amount for my useage (available at Lowe's). I've also found this brand to be as good as or even better than most others in terms of strength.

I have three different CA products I use the most:

Loctite Professional
Krazy Glue with brush
Gorilla Super Glue Gel

[learmoia]

Which one is holding your finger together?

How is your finger doing?

~Ian

[High Hood]

Thanks for all the responses!  I am wondering though, is "Gap Filling" CA just thick CA with a fancy name?

[learmoia]

Thanks for all the responses!  I am wondering though, is "Gap Filling" CA just thick CA with a fancy name?

Yup!

~Ian

[peteski]

Thanks for all the responses!  I am wondering though, is "Gap Filling" CA just thick CA with a fancy name?

I use BSI brand adhesives.  Instead of answering questions a little at a time, here is a web page what explains the properties and uses of hobby adhesives BSI sells.
http://www.bsi-inc.com/hobby/hobby.html

[DKS]

Which one is holding your finger together?

How is your finger doing?

I've tried to use CA on cuts, and it burns way too much. Finger is doing fairly well, thanks. I've learned after having similar cuts that simply being patient and not messing with it for several days, allowing it to begin healing on its own, produces the best results most quickly.

[MK]

Neosporin.  Cuts your healing time by 50% or more and the scaring is reduced.

[MK]

Thanks for all the responses!  I am wondering though, is "Gap Filling" CA just thick CA with a fancy name?

Not necessarily.  Depends on the manufacturer's marketing department.  . Most refer to Medium as "gap filling".  Best to ask if thin, medium or thick instead.

[peteski]

Not necessarily.  Depends on the manufacturer's marketing department.  . Most refer to Medium as "gap filling".  Best to ask if thin, medium or thick instead.

True, the only common descriptions you can more-or-less depend on are "thin", "medium", "thick", and "gel".  "Gap filling" is a marketing term.  Depending on how wide the gap is, every type of CA glue might be called "gap filling".  Right?   

[MK]

Right!  You must have worked in marketing at one point! 

[peteski]

Right!  You must have worked in marketing at one point! 

No, but I see plenty of examples of meaningless or vague marketing terms all around me.