Originally posted by rctrax
Elmers probond [NOT POLYURETHENE] is available in home depot etc. works just as well as titebond and is a lot cheaper I use it in most of my work and use ca only to tack things together. I use a acid brush to apply elmers to both parts and then put them together. It only takes a short time for it to set up good enough to handle carefully. When it cures completly it is about as hard a joint as you are going to get. IMO ca is just to brittle and will shater with a good impact. Maney ca joints in built up tail feathers comes apart just from handling even before the model is even finished. When I said probond there more than one type. You need the intereir use kind yellow carpenders glue not exterior or polyurethene.
Elmers Probond and carpenters wood glues are good products.
Franklins Titebond is better. It is a stronger glue. I have used both products with good results and commonly use the Elmers Probond Polyurethane to skin foam. The Titebond just works better in the alphatic resin (yellow) glue category. If you search around you'll find they are both priced in the same range.
Be aware of the health risks with all glues. The alphatic glues are the safest. CA exposure can cause various health problems including respiratory and skin irritations. Polyurethane glues produce some toxic fumes and also some skin probelms if contacted as the chemical that reacts to produce the bond is H2O
(yes > plain old water). The reaction that causes the glue to dive into the foam and balsa also will cause it to dive into your skin. Wear gloves and vent the area.
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