Which CA Glue is the BEST... Let's Find Out!
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- Опубликовано: 27 янв 2021
- In this video we test 6 different super glues to find out which is best.
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The biggest problem with super glue is it’s dried out when you finally need it again. Which one has the longest shelf life after opened?
I kept an old 8oz bottle of the BSI instacure in my fridge and it lasted for over 3 years. Great stuff.
I haven't used the Bob Smith CA glue but have used the Bob Smith epoxy with very satisfactory results. The company JB WELD has a CA glue that works well but is hard to find unless ordered online (where you pay an enormous shipping cost). I'm going to try the Gorilla CA glue which is sold locally and see how it works. I use CA glue mainly on wood i.e., patching screw holes, dings, replacing inlays, and securing frets in stringed and fretted instruments. I keep mine in the fridge until it's opened. A renowned string and fretted instrument repairperson told me to keep it in the fridge, but not to put it back in the fridge once it's opened. So far, so good.
I work in the rock and lapidary business and we use starbond almost exclusively. We use the thick as a gap filler pretty often. Starbond thin is great for getting deep into cracks in delicate fossils, rocks, etc. It's works about as well as paleo bond but is way cheaper. Never use medium tbh.
I have a bottle of BSI that I brought from California to Indiana in 2017. Just used the last of it today (2/10/2022) and still worked great. None of the hobby shops near me sale it, so I am on the internet looking for it. Big favorite of R/C people for gluing rubber. I glue rubber bands together just to see people try and break it.
Several points - not being critical - hopefully helpful for your next round of testing.
Interesting because I use Ca glue a lot in my wood turning, mainly I have gone online and bought the best volume/price from that big overseas country. A local well-known Australian retail outlet of just about everything has an advert that made my eyes water, a 2 Oz bottle ZAP Thin CA made in the USA for AU$100.00, yes, one hundred dollars for 2 Oz. A check online had many adverts for the identical Zap 2oz for AU$21.00, a huge difference, but still very expensive. The CA I buy cheap overseas is less than AU$5.00 per 2oz bottle, even cheaper buying 3 or more bottles. It does all I need, never failed in any application. I am an R/C plane builder of many years, so have used a lot of Ca glue in my building big flying machines. The cheap stuff works just fine. Thank you for sharing your tests. From down under, stay safe.
I used to use "hot Stuff" by Satellite City, which IMO is still the best CA glue made, but changed to Starbond Thin about 5 years ago due to it costing less and swear by the stuff. Not only is it a great glue, but you also get the extra nozzle AND the fine tips too.
It's super helpful to squeeze as much air as you can out of your bottle when you're done, and keep your glue in the fridge. Can last over a year when handled this way.
By having the glued joint completely over the edge of the of the board, you would be testing the bond more directly. Having the joint on top of the board is more a test of the sheet material as the joint is protected from maximum sheer forces by vectoring the weight into the board. I could be wrong but I'm drawing on my past materials testing experience before I retired from being an Industrial Design Engineer. I would really like to see this tested in the configuration I suggest as it is a more accurate test of shear strength. I do appreciate the information as I find myself using CA more these days...usually with an activator. Some prefer amine, some prefer moisture. Another possible testing regimen?
The polymerization reaction of CA occurs by heat and exposure to moisture in the air. To prevent your bottle of CA curing on you before you use it keep it cold and dry. I buy 8oz bottles of BSI Instacure and keep it in a ziplock back full of silica gel (pure silica kitty litter) in the fridge. It never goes bad on me after years. Save money, buy the biggest bottle and keep in in the fridge in a ziplock back with desiccant. BSI sells small 1/2oz, 1oz and 2oz bottles and replacement tips and caps you can fill from the larger bottle for every day use. Happy finger bonding everyone.
I’ve had good outcomes with both BSI and Zap a Gap for RC plane building (balsa wood). I prefer Zap a Gap thin over BSI. BSI is super thin and I find it runs all over no matter what tip I use, Zap a Gap thin has more viscosity and is easier to control. Either of their medium and thick are good and similar. Both are priced similar.
I may be alone in this but I make my choice on how reusable it is. One thing, keep it upright!
I like the Gorilla glue because of the way they seal it stays good for a long time.😊😊😊
I am a Bob Smith fan and try to support them as much as possible.
BSI finally added a fine metal tip in the cap. It makes a huge difference in using it what it sits for a few days. It's all I use, and I really like it.
Thanks for an informative video, some good points raised :)
great video😄 this was indeed very helpful and i will use this knowledge for my future projects .
I use Bob's glue for just about everything and the current container was first opened more than 8 months ago and has not given me any trouble on subsequent uses.
I was a BSI user for years, but you hit the nail on the head about it drying out over time. I recently switched to Gorilla Glue and have been really happy with their tips as they really do a great job at staying open and clear, the lids seam to create a multi contact type of seal and the glue doesn't setup inside the bottle. I have had a multiple bottles last over a year. Have been very happy with it. I have heard good things about Starbond, so might give them a go next just to check them out. Thanks for the great video!