glue applicator
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I give a good squirt with a Glubot and use an acid brush to get it evenly applied. I'm sure those enterprizing folks at Fastcap will come up with something if there's a need in the market.
http://www.fastcap.com/glubot.aspx
http://www.fastcap.com/glubot.aspx
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A link on another forum suggested this product. I have not tried them.
Might want to look at this
Peter
Might want to look at this
Peter
Both good ideas. I love my GluBots for standard applications. Plugging the bottom and drilling holes through the sides could work for the 4 and 5 mm sizes. I'm thinking that for the different size dominoes (4, 5, 6, 8, and 10mm) a different size tip would give the ideal result. Too small of a tip and the glue doesn't actually "stick" to the sides of the mortise, it just sort of plops in there. If you've ever used a Minicol applicator from Lamello for biscuits, that works fast and effectively. That's what I'm looking for. It's for when you have quite a few dominoes to install at once. Going back to every mortise with a brush would take up valuable time while the glue is setting up. I found this bottle with a tip for doing dowels that might work for a couple of the larger sizes. I wonder if I can buy threaded brass tubing that could be modified to work for other diameters? Just bouncing ideas around.
Knute
Knute
Ooops. I forgot to attach the link to that bottle I was referring to. Here it is http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2000340/3339/Glue-Bottle-Complete-Set.aspx
peter halle said:
Peter,
It seems like that glue injector shown at the bottom of the page would be great for getting glue neatly and efficiently into the mortises.
By the way, what's wrong with just using the tip of the bottle the glue comes in? I think that almost everyone uses one of the Titebond / Franklin glues. The tip of their bottle fits nicely into biscuit slots as well as Domino mortises.
I have tried the Glue Bots and even that rubber bulb with the assorted tips. I think they are all a waste of money. Why not just use a turkey baster?
Neill
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Neil,
I haven't an issue using a regular bottle to work and then using acid brushes. I thought that I had seen a specialty applicator so a Google search turned up the link I posted in case someone might find it easier to use based on their particular situation / style of work.
Peter
I haven't an issue using a regular bottle to work and then using acid brushes. I thought that I had seen a specialty applicator so a Google search turned up the link I posted in case someone might find it easier to use based on their particular situation / style of work.
Peter
gknutson said:
Gknutson,
As I noted in another post, I have tried this. It works well until it comes to clean up. The glue tends to cling to the inside of the bulb and to clog the tips. So there you are taking 5 minutes to do the glue up and 20 minutes with hot soapy water rinsing out the bulb, scrubbing the threads with a brush, and clearing the tips with toothpicks or whatever.
Also because the bulb does not seal up airtight, glue tends to gum up or dryout inside the bulb between uses.
Neill
peter halle said:
Peter,
I am sure than many people will appreciate your efforts in finding this information. I know I did. I guess I am somewhat frustrated because I too like finding a better way of doing things. The thing is sometimes the old way is the best way.
I also agree with you that we all like to do things our own way. We are all a product of our experiences.
Neill
Neill said:
Neill, I think the real problem with clean up isn't "clean up" but the fact that you get cleaned out when you pay $44.99 glue bottle set. There's an old joke that starts something like this... "When you bought the [whatever] did you get kissed?"
Just a thought,
Richard
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Neill, I think the real problem with clean up isn't "clean up" but the fact that you get cleaned out when you pay $44.99 glue bottle set. There's an old joke that starts something like this... "When you bought the [whatever] did you get kissed?"
Just a thought,
Richard
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Richard,
Not as many times as you got kissed when you were doing "Family Feud". [wink]
(Bet you never heard that one before).
Neill
Neill, I think the real problem with clean up isn't "clean up" but the fact that you get cleaned out when you pay $44.99 glue bottle set. There's an old joke that starts something like this... "When you bought the [whatever] did you get kissed?"
Just a thought,
Richard
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Richard,
Not as many times as you got kissed when you were doing "Family Feud". [wink]
(Bet you never heard that one before).
Neill
Neill, I think the real problem with clean up isn't "clean up" but the fact that you get cleaned out when you pay $44.99 glue bottle set. There's an old joke that starts something like this... "When you bought the [whatever] did you get kissed?"
Just a thought,
Richard
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Richard,
Not as many times as you got kissed when you were doing "Family Feud". [wink]
(Bet you never heard that one before).
Neill
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Neill,
Nor as in the context of the joke. [unsure]
Richard
(Hope all is well in Parker; I have many fond memories of the time I spent in Evergreen.)
Richard,
I am glad you were not in Evergreen last week. They really got dumped on, snow that is. I want to say something like 48" over a 36 hour period. Set all kinds of records for October snowfall. In typical Colorado fashion, we have had a warm-up since then. It is about 65 today where I am and supposed to be 70 or more by week's end.
Neill
I am glad you were not in Evergreen last week. They really got dumped on, snow that is. I want to say something like 48" over a 36 hour period. Set all kinds of records for October snowfall. In typical Colorado fashion, we have had a warm-up since then. It is about 65 today where I am and supposed to be 70 or more by week's end.
Neill
I just squirt in some glue use the square end of a medium sized cable tie as a spreader, it fits into a 4/5mm hole easily.
Just jiggle it around for even coverage and i throw it away when the glue ups finished, $20 and you'd have enough for a life times worth of glue ups and no cleanups to worry about.
joez
Just jiggle it around for even coverage and i throw it away when the glue ups finished, $20 and you'd have enough for a life times worth of glue ups and no cleanups to worry about.
joez
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peter halle said:
Yes, that's what I use. Pour some glue in a dish or store it in a short, wide-mouthed jar, and you can dip 'n' spread quickly. Also works well for spreading the glue on the dominos themselves, although when I get to that stage I'm usually holding a small foam brush in my hand (the best tool for spreading a thin, uniform film of glue on edges) so I usually use the foam brush for the domino tenons, and that works just as well.
Regards,
John
John Stevens said:
John,
We buy those powdered drink mixes (like Crystal Lite) that come in the cans with 5 or so individual plastic containers that make 2 quarts of drink each. I just put my glue in those, as needed, and use with a brush. Then I just trash them when I am done. A side benefit is that your glue smells like cherries or whatever. [wink]
I have also used the top of plastic margarine containers. Then you just have to flex them a bit when the glue has dried and it all peels off. They are especially useful for mixing small amounts of epoxy. The bottom of the container is useful as well for all kinds of things such as small parts and to hold finishes (depending on the finish) you are using. Obviously the lidded tubs are useful for storage of small parts and small amounts of liquids.
Neill
