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Old 03-31-2010 | 12:53 PM
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Default RE: Time to stop using CA/CA+ - breathing problems

Superphalic is good but very expensive. I only use Titebond II and it sets in less than 15 minutes. Less it better with wood glue. I paint both of the parts to be glued and if it's not thick it sets faster. I have just learned to slow down and use a lot of pins and an assortment of clamps to hold parts together while it cures. It is lighter and stronger than CA. I build off plans so the extra time is good for me in case I make a mistake I can still pull the parts apart and realign them prior to it setting. No such luck with thin CA. Plus it gives me time to think through the next step. And no more crusty CA on the fingers that the wife doesn't like at night. Titebond washes right off with warm water. Leaving nice smooth hands if you catch my drift. On Giant and Monster scale Warbirds you don't want to goof them up. There is to much $$$ involved just in a short kit or the wood I buy and cut myself to make a short kit.

Barry
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