Gene Howe Posted May 26, 2023 Report Share Posted May 26, 2023 Not necessarily scrolling related but, may be beneficial info. First suggestion, I recently purchased Fast Cap's Glue Bot system, consisting of 3 sizes of bottles and several different applicator nozzles. Very handy for applying just the "right" amount of glue in just the "right" spot. 2nd suggestion for spreading glue on larger areas; although auto body filler spreaders work, a modified one works better...IMHO... Borrow the wife's "Pinking" shears and cut notches in the edges. For smaller areas, cut credit cards or motel door "keys". Dan, MarieC, OCtoolguy and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rash_powder Posted May 26, 2023 Report Share Posted May 26, 2023 A silicone basting brush from the dollar store works great for spreading glue too. When the glue sets it doesn't stick to the silicone - it just peels/pulls off; and for $1.25 they are cheap enough to be expendable. Gene Howe, MarieC, OCtoolguy and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted May 26, 2023 Report Share Posted May 26, 2023 I used to have a gluebot. Super handy, but over time, I found it took too much maintenance to clear the dried glue that builds up. Now I just use the regular glue bottle. When I do tiny stuff, I'll just squeeze a bit out onto some old recycling and dip into that with a toothpick. For medium-sized glue-ups, like edge gluing, I use a silicone glue spreader like the one to the left. Works really well and the glue peels off nicely. For large glue-ups, I just use an old piece of cardboard, I'll cut notches in them similar to how you do the credit card. Then I just toss the cardboard when I'm done. OCtoolguy, Scrappile, Dave Monk and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBob Posted May 27, 2023 Report Share Posted May 27, 2023 I have the Glue Bots, and I primarily used the Baby Bot. I stopped using it because the tip would clog quickly, and the cap broke. Fast Cap replaced the cap to their credit and sent me a bag of replacement parts. Today I use Mainstays 12 Ounce Plastic Squeeze Dispense Bottle from WalMart for my glue dispenser. I make toys and apply tiny amounts of glue on irregularly shaped parts. These are the best tools I have found for this. Dried glue peels off easily should I forget to clean them. The kit is available from many sources. I got mine here. I have used the pinking shear but found it spread far too much glue for my purposes. A piece of threaded rod works great, but you need to clean it quickly. I have used silicon basting brushes. They work well when spreading large amounts of glue. I use a Paint Tray Palette a lot for gluing. Dried glue pops right off and it works gret for paint too. OCtoolguy, Gene Howe, Sycamore67 and 3 others 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted May 27, 2023 Report Share Posted May 27, 2023 I use a small paint brush, works well, RJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted May 27, 2023 Report Share Posted May 27, 2023 BadBob had some great ideas. I just ordered some of the Micro brushes. I found them on Amazon as Sili Micro Glue Brushes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBob Posted May 28, 2023 Report Share Posted May 28, 2023 16 hours ago, Sycamore67 said: BadBob had some great ideas. I just ordered some of the Micro brushes. I found them on Amazon as Sili Micro Glue Brushes. When I bought mine, you could not get the brushes separate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wichman Posted May 29, 2023 Report Share Posted May 29, 2023 Ifn yore gonna use yore wife's pinking sheares, ya'll better not let her ketch you kutting somp'on other than fabric, less you end up in the obituaries page. barb.j.enders, Gene Howe, Rolf and 1 other 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted May 29, 2023 Report Share Posted May 29, 2023 I love the silicon brushes like what Bad Bob has. I used to use a "glue bot" but I did not use it enough and it developed an air leak somewhere, but it was great for controlled dispensing with the assorted tips. For very fine and controlled dispensing, I use a pneumatic dispenser typically used in the electronics assembly business. I got mine when a company I worked for went out of business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill WIlson Posted May 29, 2023 Report Share Posted May 29, 2023 Rolf, I gotta hand it to you You have officially taken glue application to a whole new level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crupiea Posted May 29, 2023 Report Share Posted May 29, 2023 I have a fancy glue kit thing with a bunch of adapters which is ok. What I mainly use is a .99 condiment bottle like the kind that you put ketchup in and an old small paint brush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted May 29, 2023 Report Share Posted May 29, 2023 19 hours ago, Wichman said: Ifn yore gonna use yore wife's pinking sheares, ya'll better not let her ketch you kutting somp'on other than fabric, less you end up in the obituaries page. Having had a mother who sewed a lot of our clothes growing up and our Barbie doll clothes, that was my first thought. I hope you don’t get caught or you’re going to be in a whole heap of trouble. Touching any of her sewing scissors was a sure way to get in BIG trouble. Wichman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted May 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2023 On 5/28/2023 at 5:02 PM, Wichman said: Ifn yore gonna use yore wife's pinking sheares, ya'll better not let her ketch you kutting somp'on other than fabric, less you end up in the obituaries page. I have my own pinking shears. Bought at a yard sale. Wichman and meflick 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted May 30, 2023 Report Share Posted May 30, 2023 Got my glue applicators yesterday and like them. Gene Howe, meflick and BadBob 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted May 30, 2023 Report Share Posted May 30, 2023 3 hours ago, Gene Howe said: I have my own pinking shears. Bought at a yard sale. Smart Man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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