Has anyone found a medium CA glue that doesn't clog the nozzle?

[dschigoda]

Has anyone found a medium CA glue that doesn't clog the nozzle in a short period of time? If so, what brand/size is it?

Or am I using the wrong gluing and glue bottle storing methods?

Thanks.

 

[jim hagan]

I was told to tap the bottle on a table a couple time after use. This gets the glue out of the nozzle. So far it works better than not doing that especially when I remember. Also found that you can buy just nozzles so you might check that out. Don't know where you are but Galaxy hobby in Seattle is where I can get them.

 

[57fairlane500]

I've have pretty good luck with Mercury adhesives.

 

[SayMikey]

I've have pretty good luck with Mercury adhesives.

+1

 

[anthony_marquart]

Mercury bottles have a needle that keeps it open

 

[brad nichols]

Don't touch the end to what you are glueing as the contamination will cause it to clog, apply drops.

Brad

 

[BullDogRacing]

Gday Guys

Try Loctite 406

best glue Ive found to date.....

Brad

 

[68Bud]

Loctite 416

I store the bottle upright in a ziploc bag in the 'fridge. Helps keep the nozzle build up soft so a wipe with a paper towel easily clears it off. Always have a piece of .032 wire handy to open the hole too.

 

[BullDogRacing]

I've use the 406 Loctite (Difficult to bond materials) never seen the 416. but for years on boat & Planes the Loctite is the best I have found,

better than Green or Pink ZAP.

Brad

 

[wayne middlemiss]

Always used loctite 406 cyno myself , I do agree it quality stuff,

 

[moparbarn]

Squeeze some air out of the bottle before you turn it to apply the ca. That way, when you turn it upright & let go it will suck air (& adhsesive) back down the tube. But i still keep a small drill bit handy.

 

[dschigoda]

I will try the "Mercury, tapping, pre-squeezing, not touching, dripping" route first. If that doesn't work well, I will move on to the Locktite route.

Thank you for all of your suggestions!

...On to the first build!

Dave

Saukville, Wisconsin