Superglue

[Vagabond]

In the business world it’s referred to as: Manufactured Obsolescence

Simply put, I make a product with X value & volume, you buy it and get to use VIII volume, then need to purchase it again. My company is happy.

You are focused on the product when in fact the carrier is the key component. If it lasts forever you put yourself out of business. You need volume on a continuous basis to drive down incremental unit cost.

It’s the American way. Remember when cars and trucks would rust, rot, and begin to die at 5 to 7 years of age? Then certain companies from elsewhere began building vehicles that would last 20 years, cheaper than the current US model. In order to last 20 years though, proper maintenance was needed with “authorized” parts and lubrications, with extended warranties and option upgrades. Margin Up!

Notice the cost per unit of the 10-Packs at Home Depot? Enough for your yet unborn grandkids.

I like the Loc-tite

 

[chief]

The bottle neck size is certainly issue. That may be what is causing the brush issue, at least for me. The brush just doesn’t work very well while trying to get the brush in between dumbbell eyes. I usually end up having to trim down the brush. Here is the brush from my current bottle.
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I am involved in the BC FlyGuys chironomid fly swap and the pattern I am tying calls for Krazy Glue as the clear coat finish. So picked up a bottle with their brush on style applicator. I have never used Krazy Glue before, but the bottle has a wide opening and a nice brush. I like it so far.

 

[Matt B]

I am involved in the BC FlyGuys chironomid fly swap and the pattern I am tying calls for Krazy Glue as the clear coat finish. So picked up a bottle with their brush on style applicator. I have never used Krazy Glue before, but the bottle has a wide opening and a nice brush. I like it so far.

I like the look of the wide base on the bottle to help keep it upright. I’ll have to try it.

 

[_WW_]

I use the gel and liquid kind from Harbor freight.

 

[GAT]

I also use the Loctite gel.

I didn't know they make super glue with a brush applicator... I don't know what you'd use it for

 

[Stonedfish]

I didn't know they make super glue with a brush applicator... I don't know what you'd use it for

I use it when I palmer materials and want great durability on flies like beach clousers, which take a beating. I use the brush to cover the hook shank with glue before palmering materials like flat diamond braid, palmer chenille etc.
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[Salmo_g]

Last time I bought some, I got a 10 or 12 pack of small tubes at Harbor Freight for pretty cheap. The small tubes usually dry out before I use all the glue, so I like the notion of having a bunch of 'em on hand. Must admit that I never tried keeping them in the freezer, although that's what I do with Aqua Seal.

 

[Draketake]

May be well known but if someone is new, when done tying with Superglue-like products or Aquaseal, Shoe Goop etc., rub some Chapstick or Vaseline, onto the threaded cap. Before doing so, of course, clean off the threads. This helps immensely when opening the cap, for the next tying session.

 

[hiddentalus]

round tooth picks, preferably hard ones made from bamboo, is a good bodkin substitute for spreading around superglue.

 

[tkww]

I keep mine in jar with rice. I think I'm at least in year two with it, maybe year three.

 

[Chucker]

I keep mine in jar with rice. I think I'm at least in year two with it, maybe year three.

Great idea, why didn’t I think of that? - polymerization of CA glue requires water, which it gets from the ambient air. Rice is pretty good as a drying agent. Silica gel would probably work better.