Non crap plastic glue

From: Vintage Computer Festival <vcf_at_siconic.com>
Date: Mon Nov 3 12:33:02 2003

On Mon, 3 Nov 2003, chris wrote:

> Since the archives are down, I can't search for this, but I know its been
> discussed here before.
>
> Can anyone recommend a glue for plastic that doesn't suck. Testor's no
> longer makes usable plastic model glue. The tube is labeled as "for
> polystyrene or ABS plastic", but I think scotch tape would hold better
> than this crap will.
>
> SuperGlue (Krazy Glue, whatever the brand on that tube says) doesn't do
> any better.

I had the same problem (and from time to time continue to have the same
problem). The suggestions posted were esoteric mainly, in that to obtain
some of the glues being proffered was more involved than just going down
to the local hardware store.

What the hardware stores carry this days is crap for general repairs, not
made for delicate repairs on plastic gears. Have you tried going to a
hobby shop and asking the proprietor what they would suggest?

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