Super glue is great. I have used it to fix all manner of things. The problem is It has it's limitations.
Scenario: A tab has broken off a case or bezel. Super glue will hold it but not with enough strength to hold under stress. What can we do to improve it?
CAUTION.
Using super glue in this manner can create fumes. Please do this in a well ventilated area, preferably outside. Do not inhale any fumes directly. Avoid getting fumes in the eye.
The best way use it:
1) Glue the two parts together in the normal way.
2) Place some glue over the surface of the join. Look for areas that can be packed with foam that will not hamper movement, closing or operation of the object.
3) Tear or cut off a small amount of foam large enough to cover the repair area and push it into the glue you just placed on the surface. Push it right into the corners. The flexibility of the joint can be controlled at this point depending on how densely you compress the packing foam. Use a flat blade screwdriver or similar if you are worried up getting glue on your finger, or worse getting your finger stuck.
4)Caution: nasty fumes can be created at this step depending on how much glue is used and the size of the foam packing used: Keep your head away from the area when applying the glue and preferably do it outside. Cover the foam packing from step 3 in super glue and allow to dry:
5) Optional: use a can of accelerant similar to this to speed up the process.
I have used this method to fix hundreds of items including tabs off PC front bezels, LCD monitor bases, printer covers and components and many toys. I have even temporarily repaired a fine wire frame on a pair of glasses using a very small and carefully placed piece of foam and glue. This repair lasted weeks. Most repairs have ended up stronger than the original part. Badly fitting parts can be joined by jamming a thin piece of foam in-between. The joint can be strengthened adding foam to the outer. You will be amazed how strong a join can be even using a tiny piece of foam compressed and covered in my old favourite super glue.
Give it a go but beware the fumes.
Scenario: A tab has broken off a case or bezel. Super glue will hold it but not with enough strength to hold under stress. What can we do to improve it?
CAUTION.
Using super glue in this manner can create fumes. Please do this in a well ventilated area, preferably outside. Do not inhale any fumes directly. Avoid getting fumes in the eye.
Super Glue
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A small amount of foam packaging.
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Instant Concrete.
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A small amount of foam packaging.
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Instant Concrete.
The best way use it:
1) Glue the two parts together in the normal way.
2) Place some glue over the surface of the join. Look for areas that can be packed with foam that will not hamper movement, closing or operation of the object.
3) Tear or cut off a small amount of foam large enough to cover the repair area and push it into the glue you just placed on the surface. Push it right into the corners. The flexibility of the joint can be controlled at this point depending on how densely you compress the packing foam. Use a flat blade screwdriver or similar if you are worried up getting glue on your finger, or worse getting your finger stuck.
4)Caution: nasty fumes can be created at this step depending on how much glue is used and the size of the foam packing used: Keep your head away from the area when applying the glue and preferably do it outside. Cover the foam packing from step 3 in super glue and allow to dry:
5) Optional: use a can of accelerant similar to this to speed up the process.
I have used this method to fix hundreds of items including tabs off PC front bezels, LCD monitor bases, printer covers and components and many toys. I have even temporarily repaired a fine wire frame on a pair of glasses using a very small and carefully placed piece of foam and glue. This repair lasted weeks. Most repairs have ended up stronger than the original part. Badly fitting parts can be joined by jamming a thin piece of foam in-between. The joint can be strengthened adding foam to the outer. You will be amazed how strong a join can be even using a tiny piece of foam compressed and covered in my old favourite super glue.
Give it a go but beware the fumes.
