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Glue and Adhesives
Glue or adhesive is a liquid or semi-liquid mixture that bonds items together. It can be natural or synthetic, one part or two part, the latest development or an ancient recipe that still works. This is the place for glue/adhesive questions, such as - how to use it successfully, what it's made of, or how to get it out of your hair!
4,173 Questions
Can you use Elmers Glue-all to glue styrofoam to styrofoam?
Super glue will melt styrofoam, so there is no practical way it will glue it. Glue large pieces of styrofoam to itself or to most surfaces with PL300 and smaller areas with a craft glue called Clearco 444.
How do you fix a broken airsoft gun?
you should try taking out the screws with a plus sign screwdriver and opening the shell then putting the insides back in the gun. To look for pictures of the insides of a Nerf gun go to Google and type in your Nerf gun's internal pictures. the shell is the 2 sides of your gun.
taking the gun apart can be risky sometimes.
How much does a gallon of glue weigh?
Seeing as you just say 'glue' (which covers hundreds of products) my answer is a bit vague, -but around 10 pounds to a US gallon.
What is adhesive bonding and what its advantages and disadvantages?
Adhesives can be used to attach two separate items, or 1 item that broke into two pieces or 1 item that has ripped.
Depending on the circumstances, having the right adhesive at the right time could save lives--literally. An example: if a person had a sucking chest wound, an adhesive could be used to secure an air-tight barrier to the wound, allow the victim to breathe.
It could also be very helpful for improvised car or bicycle repair--allowing a person to travel a few extra miles and reach a service station.
Adhesives can help a person save money too. One can make temporary repairs (say, to the sole of your shoe if it came unattached to the rest of your shoe). If you had a really good adhesive, you might be able to use those shoes for another year or two.
A disadvantage of adhesives is that some are so powerful that they can injure a person unnecessarily. Even some bandages that initially helped a person heal, could cause extra wound when trying to remove the bandage. It can also re-open a wound.
If someone was trying to improvise a repair (car or bike), and they were sloppy with the adhesive, they could cause more, unncessary damage. For example, let's say a person was super gluing his hand grips on his bike, and dripped some glue on his sprocket and chain-links.
What temp. is too cold to glue PVC pipe?
You should not use regular PVC glue at lower temp than about 40f. -The glue is too thick and will not make good bonds this cold. -Weld On 725 is recommended for lower temperatures.
How do you remove nail glue from your touch screen?
Don't even try ! -That screen is the most delicate part of your phone and can easily be ruined by poking, scratching, or rubbing stuff like nail polish remover on it. - Take it to a phone repair shop for help.
How do you remove glue from your cell phone?
Nail polish remover with acetone usually removes Super Glue. However when that doesn't work here's what you do, go to Walmart and look for "Goo Gone Extreme Remover" it costs a little over three dollars and works amazingly well. Take a cloth or clean makeup applicator and brush some on to the affected area let sit for a couple seconds..not too long or you may ruin your surface, then take a damp cloth and wipe off the chemical. This worked wonders on my LG Versa after the superglue had been on the screen for two days and it only took two applications.
most codes don't allow it but it works just fine providing all pieces are cleaned and primed with PVC primer
ANS 2 It works MUCH better if you use ABS/PVC Transition cement. -Carried by all plumbing wholesalers
How do you remove vinyl adhesive from clothing?
Goof Off is excellent for this use. After removing it wash the clothing in warm water to get rid of the odour.
Can you glue a PVC pipe to a cpvc fitting if so which glue do you use?
Not unless you have a transitional fitting. The diameters of the two are not the same. I know sometimes it can feel like they fit together snugly but they will not hold the pressure.
ANS 2 - AS he says above, you can glue it but it's only usable for drainage, not regular water pressure. Use Weld-On 794 to glue it
What glue is used for skateboards?
Glue is not present in cardboard. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This is not quite accurate; cardboard is constructed with starch adhesives to hold it together. A more detailed answer is available right here on WikiAnswers: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_is_cardboard_manufactured
How do you get glue residue off a hockey stick?
wrap the top of the stick with the plug in it with foil and then heat it up for about 30 secs with a blow torch (if you dont have one your local rink should have a heat gun) then grab a hot mat or something and use it to pull the plug out.
years and years ago the horses Hoof was melted and used as glue. All of the unused animal parts that aren't fit for making hotdogs (horses don't usually end up in hotdogs) might end up as glue or gelatin. It is the protein that makes the glue sticky and the gelatin wiggly. The bones are ground up and used for fertilizer (bone meal).
Synthetic and other resin based glues have been used since the 20th century, rather than animal based.
Will super glue work on vinyl pools?
Superglue will not work in that case. Look for a glue called 'Aquaseal' in Walmart Sporting goods area. It's for sealing wet suits, but may work in your application. I believe 100 % silicone will also work for you.
What is the best adhesive to use to stick a new Aquatic Pond Liner to an existing Pool liner?
Most pool dealers should have vinyl patch kits that can be used underwater.
One tip is to cut the patch round or oval in shape, no sharp corners as over time sharp corners will start to roll up and come unglued.
Does hot glue stick glue hold up to freezing temperatures?
Yes, if both surfaces were cleaned and degreased before application of the epoxy.
Can you use cement board as a base for porcelin tile when installing outside?
The real answer is, it depends. The tile you are able to use depends on the climate in which you plan to install. And while porcelain tile can be one good choice for outdoors, it's definitely not your only choice for outdoor installations. There are many ceramic tiles that are equally suited for outdoor installation, but you do need to have some informaiton before you buy.
1. What's the Climate? The primary concern with outdoor tile installation is whether it will go through freeze/thaw cycles. Some tiles (based largely on the type of clay used and how hot it is fired) absorb more moisture than others. If a tile absorbs a lot of moisture, then freezes, it can come off the surface, crack or even break.
If you are installing in a climate with freeze/thaw conditions, you need to check as to whether the manufacturer has tested the tile for freeze/thaw stability. Most manufacturers should be able to tell you this - it's often worth a look at the manufacturer's own website, if the dealer or showroom you're working with isn't sure. (Remember, showrooms carry lots of brands, so it can be hard for every salesperson to know everything about them all.) 2. Are Chemicals an Issue? You should also consider whether the tile will come in contact with chemicals. For installations such as pools or spas, be sure that any tile you choose has been tested for chemical resistance. I do some work with Trikeenan Tileworks, an American tile manufacturer with factories in New Hampshire and upstate NY. Trikeenan's tile is made from highly dense stoneware, and fired to extremely high temperatures.
As such, they are able to offer very beautiful tile that is both freeze/thaw stable and chemical resistant. I promise you - if it can go outdoors in New Hampshire, with temperatures that typically range from -20º in the winter to over 100º in the summer, you can likely put it most anywhere. There are many other great manufacturers who also make beautiful ceramic tiles that you can use outside, so don't limit yourself. Look around for what you love, then do a little research. You won't regret it.
Can you tile over old ugly pool tiles without have to take off old ones?
I wouldn't - you risk the old ones flaking loose and ruining the new job.
What glue to use when Gluing iron golf club head on steel shafts?
Two part epoxies are the best. You mix two components together and they harden in an hour or so. Glues, which rely on evaporation of a solvent, typically aren't strong enough.
I won't recommend any particular brand names, but you can find appropriate epoxies at your local hardware store. Get the kind they call high strength or something like that. Quick setting ("90 second") epoxies aren't strong enough.
No , the glue will not apply smoothly and will not make a lasting joint.
What kind of adhesive do you use on a pool liner?
Use "pool repair mortar" if it is under water or any exterior latex fortified thinset mortar if it's not under water.
After trying several types of products that didn't work I used "liquid nail" which can be purchased at a local hardware store. You then have to re-grout the tile and seal them.
