Glue applicators/spreaders

[Gene Howe]

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".  

[rash_powder]

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.  

[Travis]

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.

[BadBob]

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.

 

[rjweb]

I use a small paint brush, works well, RJ

[Sycamore67]

BadBob had some great ideas.  I just ordered some of the Micro brushes.  I found them on Amazon as Sili Micro Glue Brushes.

[BadBob]

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.

[Wichman]

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.

[Rolf]

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. 

[Bill WIlson]

Rolf, I gotta hand it to you  You have officially taken glue application to a whole new level. 

[crupiea]

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. 
 

 

[meflick]

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.

[Gene Howe]

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. 

[Sycamore67]

Got my glue applicators yesterday and like them.

[meflick]

3 hours ago, Gene Howe said:

I have my own pinking shears. Bought at a yard sale. 

Smart Man.