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| DTJ:
Thanks guys. I'm off to eBay to order some. :-+ |
| The Electrician:
Here in the states, I've seen this at a couple of places besides eBay where it's available to consumers. I've used the Home Depot version and it's very handy: https://www.homedepot.com/p/FiberFix-0-18-oz-Total-Repair-Adhesive-857101004440/301232093 If a very strong 365 nm UV light is shined on it, the cure is so fast that the glue becomes hot and smokes! The other place I've seen it is: https://www.allelectronics.com/item/sh-220/light-cure-super-glue-w/uv-light/1.html And, of course, there are the expensive professional suppliers such as Loctite. |
| Skashkash:
I've been using it a lot lately. Works great. You do get some variation between manufacturers. Some of the glue sets up hard and clear, and some remains a little tacky. I've had best results with the rapid fix brand. https://www.amazon.com/RapidFix-UV-Liquid-Plastic-Adhesive/dp/B0186N6ABU/ I just buy the refills, and use a strong UV light for fast setting. This Convoy S2 flashlight with a nichia 365nm UV led works great. https://us.gearbest.com/led-flashlights/pp_277704.html You can find it from a few different dealers for a little cheaper . Be sure to use proper eye protection with these higher power UV light sources. |
| The Electrician:
Gear Best has the Convoy on sale now for $24. I don't think anybody else can beat that! I bought one a year ago when they had it on sale for $19. This flashlight needs a lithium 18650 battery and it's very powerful--it can make the Fiberfix glue smoke when held an inch away from the glue! One of the major complaints in the reviews on Amazon regarding the UV glues was the wimpiness of the supplied UV light source. Get one of these Convoys and that won't be a problem! :-+ Edit: I do see one on eBay for $23, so Gear Best got beat! :) |
| coromonadalix:
you have locktite tak pak with an accelerator ? |
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