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Centuri Superbond Glue (2010-07-16)
Read the descriptive copy: "The most perfect glue ever developed for model rockets." At NARAM 17 in Orlando, Florida I spent a lot of time with the Centuri Representatives. A young modeler came up ... [Read More]
New Glue-All Formula (2010-10-04)Elmer's has changed the formulation of my favorite rocket building glue - Elmer's Glue All. The bottle claims: "New Stronger Formula!" The old bottle (left) is #0372 and made in ... [Read More]
New"STRONGER" Formula Elmer's Glue All (2011-06-03)There was a pretty good exchange on TRF about the new "stronger" formula Elmer's Glue All. At left is the older formula bottle, #E372 In the middle, the new "Stronger Formula" #E1324 On the right, ... [Read More]
Titebond Molding & Trim Glue Test Part 1 (2011-10-17)On the rocketry forums, builders had raved about how well it filled gaps and thicker, non-shrinking fillets. I tried Titebond Molding and Trim Glue before, my results weren't as good. The problem ... [Read More]
Titebond Molding and Trim Glue Part 2 (2011-10-18)Recently I decided to give it another try: I went to the Granger's website to find the glue. It was in stock, but there was none at the Orlando warehouse. I didn't want to pay $8.00 shipping on a ... [Read More]
Titebond Molding and Trim Glue Part 3 (2011-10-19)I'm building the Quest Striker AGM and the Estes Mini Honest John right now. The Striker fins got a single Titebond Molding and Trim Glue fillet (top picture) the HoJo got multiple layers of Elmer's ... [Read More]
TIP: Better Nozzle for Titebond Molding & Trim Glue (2012-01-21)Here's a tip suggested by Jeff Roberts (Luke Strawwalker or OL JR) on the Rocketry Forum: "... Grab a few of the regular "school glue" type twist-cap nozzle applicators and install them on all your ... [Read More]
Funky Glue Putty = F.G.P. Part 1 (2012-05-08)On TRF, Mushtang is doing a great build of the Dr. Zooch Saturn V. There's been posts about making "FPG or "Funky Glue Putty" for use in the Dr. Zooch kits, especially on the Saturn V engine bells. ... [Read More]
FGP = Funky Glue Putty Part 2 (2012-05-09)Draw the drying glue back to the center, picking up all the smaller pieces and stings of glue into a small blob. Roll your index finger rounding out any irregularitys into a round ... [Read More]
White Glue or Yellow Glue - Where? (2012-11-23)A client had sent me a few models for paint touch-ups.One was the Dr. Zooch Space Shuttle. This model was built for the client. I've mentioned a few times before that white glue dries clear. ... [Read More]
WHITE GLUE! Part 1 (2013-10-31)"Elmer's Glue-All now contains 30% more glue solids for a stronger bond on paper, wood, cloth, pottery, and all porous materials. It washes easily from brushes, clothing, ... [Read More]
WHITE GLUE! Part 2 (2013-11-01)The test - Here's an older bottle of Aleene's Tacky glue. I bought it a few years back and had never used it. I changed out the orange Elmer's nozzle in place of the wider Aleene's nozzle. ... [Read More]
Super Glues and Teflon Tubes TIPS Part 1 (2014-02-13)If you buy the standard BOB Smith super glues you'll need tips or Teflon tubing to apply it with any control. This glue is thin! If you don't use an applicator tip the glue will be all over your ... [Read More]
Super Glues and Teflon Tubes TIPS Part 2 (2014-02-27)The first part of the Super Glue and Teflon Tubes was posted on February 13, HERE Sorry, I thought I had posted both! Whenever you use a thin Super Glue (CA) have a paper towel handy! It can ... [Read More]
Elmer's Glue - Uh-Oh! (2014-07-21)This was talked about on the forums two years ago. Elmer's had thinned out their glue and is now calling it a "NEW STRONGER FORMULA". Many builders had problems using it, especially on couplers and ... [Read More]
Aleene's Tacky Glue Online Chat (2014-07-24)Trying to find information about a better white glue, I did an email chat with a representative from Aleene's Tacky Glue: You are now chatting with 'Rebecca' You: Hi Rebecca! You: My name is ... [Read More]
A Email Question To Elmer's (2014-07-25)After not getting a good answer about Aleene's Tacky Glue, I sent the same question to Elmer's - Email: oddlrockets@bellsouth.net Comments: A while back you changed the old White Glue ... [Read More]
More Glue Tests (2014-09-01)I did another "board test" using some new glues I picked up. The old formula Elmer's White and the Aleene's Tacky both dried with high raised sides while the centers sank in. The old formula ... [Read More]
Super Glue Drying Out? tip (2015-02-17)Dana Eiler sent a link to this tip from Instructables: CLICK HERE "Any kind of glue it's one of the principal tools of a maker, especially super glue, its fast and glues virtually everything. But ... [Read More]
CA Glue and Teflon Tubing (2015-02-27)I use Teflon tubing for more control when applying thin CA glue. I'm fortunate to have a hobby store close by that sells the tubing in the right diameter for use in the CA nozzles. Don't ask me ... [Read More]
Super Glue Questions Part 1 (2015-10-27)On the Rocketry Center Forum, Kirk G asked about Super Glues: His questions are in italics. First up - Super Glues get hard and brittle over time. A older rocket constructed with Super Glue will ... [Read More]
Super Glue Questions Part 2 (2015-10-31)Thin CA glue flows fast and can clog up the nozzle that comes on the bottle. You might try to find some Teflon tubing to slip into the pointed nozzle end. I found some at Hobbylinc - CLICK HERE ... [Read More]
Plastic to Kraft Tube Glue? (2016-05-25)Anytime plastic glue is recommended for a tail cone to body tube joint I wonder if it is going to hold. Some new formula plastic glues are non-toxic and don't have solvents they used to. I bought ... [Read More]
Centuri Glue? (2016-06-22)Here's one I saw for sale on Ebay - Centuri Model Rocket Super Bond Glue. "Twice As Strong As White Glue" This was in the Centuri catalogs for years. I always thought it was interesting that Centuri ... [Read More]
Clearing a Glue Nozzle - TIP (2017-02-02)Here's one way to clear dried glue from a nozzle tip. Cut the end of a Q-tip stick off at an angle. (I use a LOT of Q-tips when I make rockets.) Turn the nozzle like you are opening it up for ... [Read More]
Better Root Edge Glue Lines TIP (2017-02-18)This method was explained in an article the Estes guys wrote on rocket building for Sport Rocketry. Here's how a glue line looks after applying right out of the bottle. If this were to be pressed ... [Read More]
CA Glue Nozzle Clearing TIPS (2017-03-01)I use Teflon tubing in my CA glue bottles. To see it, CLICK HERE Shave a little of the nozzle off the bottle top until the tubing has a tight friction fit. The problem is, the small diameter Teflon ... [Read More]
CA Glue For Model Rocket Assembly? (2019-04-01)Super Glues are known by different names - Crazy Glue, Cyanoacrylate Glue, CA Glue and CYA Glue. On the Facebook Model Rocketry Fanatic page - Someone asked about using CA glue ... [Read More]
Adam Savage Glue Guide (2019-05-11)Charley Nash posted this link on the Estes Mocel Rocket page on Faceboook: Adam Savage (Mythbusters) gives a rundown on different glues and their use. To read the article: CLICK HERE In ... [Read More]
White (Clear) Glue TIP (2019-08-01)At the last club launch a fin was broken off my Dr. Zooch Saturn V. TIP: When glue is seen on the outside of a rocket, use a white glue that dries clear. I see this at club launches - a builder ... [Read More]
Back To School Supplies! TIPS (2019-08-03)You can pick up some school supplies (rocket building supplies) cheap right now - I bought glue sticks, get the name brand glue sticks, not the store brand. I also picked up two bottles of school ... [Read More]
Super Glue DO's and DON"TS (2019-12-10)We've all seen it before - First timers want to build a super strong rocket. "Super Glues make it super and stronger, right?" WRONG! WOOD GLUES For LPR rockets, use white or ... [Read More]
Which Glues for LPR Building? TIPS (2020-05-02)On TRF. Alan R wrote: I think the most asked glue question is: "What is the best glue". The answer to that is "The one that works" I only do low power stuff, short list: Paper to paper - white ... [Read More]
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