This is one of the best and underrated TH-cam channels! I’m a terrible woodworker, but I am an EE with a love of RC drones and amateur radio, so I will definitely be using these great techniques. Thank you!
There’s a special magic that happens when you listen to a master talk so passionately about their craft and the details of their techniques. Such a treasure trove of valuable information and it’s had me question some of my own preconceptions around the use of CA glue, especially around wood working. Would love to see some of this knowledge applied to plastic and metal applications (especially as someone passionate about 3D printing).
Learned more about CA glue from your videos in 20 minutes than the last 40 years since the guy glued his hard hat to an I-beam on TV. I'd like to see your setup for routing the nice edges on the box you built. Subscribed for more!
Thank you very much for this follow up video, greatly appreciated! You not only answered my questions, but a lot of others I hadn't even thought of. Wealth of information in this video, can't wait to see more!
Great vid and channel in general. Thank you, gentleman. For any skiers out there, I've been using JB weld as a ski base repair for years with perfect results.
Thank you for your comment, we are indeed assembling all of the documents and actual items needed to make a comprehensive video detailing many of my inventions and products I've marketed. David Riddle
A fan of JSB superthin for years. The only addition I have to offer: crushed walnut shell makes a great filler for bulk repairs. It's available as a sandblasting medium and as 'sand' for pet burrowing lizards.
The question on the glue drying out comes from a southern high humidity states that can run 3 to 5 months with 80 humidity We have trouble with the tube.Stopping up needles getting stuck in just because of the moisture in the air. I'd rather deal with 3 to 6 ounce bottles And I can stretch that to her three months. The problem with high humidity and wood is. Outside of these high humidityou're ended up using outdoor Using tightype bond would go for outside glue wood together. Kind of found if acetone or MEK Well, soften the 2 pieces.You're trying to glue together?Super glue work very well in those circumstances. I have been known to put answer tone on the 2 parts.I want the blue glue together and then take a wire brush.And scrape unreal good and then Apply the super glue and it's almost impossible to break. I'm quarreling as the town will remove the super glue.But if it's a nylon or plastic it will also melt equipment so you have to be real careful what you use.
I have been able to use super glue to bond to PP plastic with proper preparation. The area needs be sanded and clean of anything oily. Then I rub baking soda into the area to be bonded . I believe the baking soda is causing bonds to form around microscopic edges of the plasti. I believe the method would also work on PE and HDPE. I’m not sure how strong the bond is as I was using this method to glue plastic eyes onto a homemade fishing lure that was PP on the outside.
Thank you for your comment and suggestions, by prepping the surface with course sandpaper providing a "tooth" and rubbing the sanded surface with baking soda, will most definitely improve the strength of the bond on any material. David Riddle
I would love to hear more about the carb tune and also what you said about cameras in Forrest Gump. I love inventing and understand your passion. Great videos, straight to the point.
I've heard that crazy glue was invented as a way to close deep lacerations in the theater of war during WW2. I've personally had a deep cut glued together with a product called Dermabond by a doctor which I believe is a form CA. What do know about this? Oh and I have personally experienced the incredible theater that Dave has constructed and it is the most visceral, physical audio with absolute clarity one could ever hear and feel. Thank You
As someone who has been a tinker forever, and is just getting into designing/inventing products for sale.... I'm really keen on hearing more about Dave's product's and some of the lesson's he has learned along the way!
Great answers! Fast moving information we all need. All totally logical. Cannot wait for my four pack of 2 oz, 8 oz refill and length of tubing to arrive tomorrow. Never bought so much glue in my 70 plus years! You guys are opening people's eyes to fast glue repair and construction that truly lasts. You guys may need a new channel devoted to only CA. Thank you for your instructions and know you will have great success in the CA off shoot.
Yeah, right? Not often I wish for a do-over, but I had decades of equipment and facility projects I did in my specialty food manufacturing business flash before my eyes that I could have done better/faster/cheaper....
Yes, if you glue leather to leather you better go with contact cement, it stays flexible. But, I know cobblers have to use super glue in some instants. As far as I remember he told me especially foam soles to rubber he can only bond with superglue. So to a certain extend it is flexible enough to keep a sole on a shoe. But I guess it will be all cracked but it still bonds. LOL, just came to the point he actually talks about the shoe soles…
I've used CA and accelerate to repair the glass face of a watch (filled then buffed out), which I learned from repairing clear coat scratches on learjet interiors
Nice job, including Mr. Producer's great organization (including chapter/question links). I've had a chance now to spin up on BSI's website and other TH-cam channels' CA tips & tricks, and one thing is seems pretty clear :: thin CA use-case info is, well, very thin. But it looks as if you have already realized that and intend to remedy it....
This is really good info. Thanks. If you haven't already, can you make a video demonstrating the o-ring making process? Oh, and I still have and use my early 80's vintage JBL 4311B control monitor speakers.
Thank you for your comment, and we may indeed make a video demonstrating the o-ring making process plus other gluing of rubber. Did you see the videos about Infinite Environments? Just click on the "more" link. David Riddle
Mercury Adhesives makes a variety of superglues, and I've had success with all of them I've tried. I've repaired plates, bowls, and cups, but just sink wash them with dish detergent and water and don't put them through a dishwasher cycle.
Dave, 2 questions. 1. Do you prefer storing it in a freezer or refrigerator? 2. The problem i ran into from keeping a larger bottle in the fridge is the screw on cap keeps glueing to the bottle and I can't get it open. How do we prevent that?
Thank you for your comment and questions, large (8oz-freezer, cap very tightly and use pliers to open it). Stay tuned for more informational videos. David Riddle
Just one comment or rather emphasis on the use of CA glue on vehicle windshields. It’s a big NO. CA glue does not nove much with changes in temperature while glass moves. Using CA glue for such an application will almost certainly crack your windshield!
Love your videos! FYI, Starbond has a flexible CA and it's AMAZING. I used it to widen a yoga matt for my table saw topper when I'm not using it. Highly recommend.
Super cool stuff. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. My question is if I mix baking soda and super glue and made a patch for something metal if I painted it after would it then be waterproof being out side ? I saw a TH-cam using Ramen noodles and super glue to make a patch what's your take on that gimic for clicks and views , or is there some validity to that mixture .
Thank you for your comment, accolades and question, I've utilized CA and baking soda for many years as a filler for metal, once fully painted, it becomes water-proof. Ramon noodles, never have tried that! David Riddle
Thank you for your comment, and you're welcome! Don't hesitate to call me (my PDT phone number is in the description) if you have additional questions or comments. David Riddle
Interesting. Some questions: Cyanoacrylate reacts to moisture, is that an anaerobic reaction? I thought that meant "without air" and that the CA reacted to moisture in the material or the air. Activator causing exothermic reaction to harden? Never heard of that either. I always thought that it was the polymerization itself that was exothermic and that the accelerator, which speeds up the reaction (intensifying the exothermic event) doesn't cause an exothermic reaction. Need to read up on this it seems. Sorry for my bad english, it's not my first language.
Thank you for your comment and questions, since cyanoacrylate is an anaerobic cement, and is why there is always an air-space above the glue in the bottle, there is no need to cap the Teflon tube! If you wish to transport the bottle, simply put a pin into the end of the tube. David Riddle
Hi Dave. What is this oily glue that is now on the market, any good? Thanks for all the little nuggets of information, looking forward to many more. You could have your assistant asking questions all the way through the videos, sometimes the best information is ad-libbed as you remember bits and pieces of info. Best wishes from UK.
Question… I stripped out a pull up bar screw. Can I use your baking soda and Super Glue technique to repair the threads in the wood so that I can re-mount my pull up bar?
The present day accelerater is very different from what I used early 90s, today accellerator is oily and what oddly smells more like strawberries? The old stuff appeared to be semi gaseous causing extreme setting up of the glue, too much glue/accel would off gas quickly leaving a cloud of smoke. ZAP CA brand.
Thank you for your comment and question, I've only used BSI "Insta-Set" accelerator which is not like what you described, the BSI product works very well. David Riddle
I amazed by some of the adhesives used to glue things like wire baskets for shampoo, soaps etc to the tile walls in showers. I might add these plastic backers are near impossible to remove. Can you explain some of the more aggressive adhesives that can bear incredible shear forces in or under water.
Thank you for your comment and question, as with all cyanoacrylate glues, all will bond skin tenaciously! The water-thin type flows and capillaries very easily onto skin. David Riddle
Thank you for your comment and question, I've used CA on leather belts to hold up my pants (to repair the leather in re-attaching the buckle and to reinforce the holes), and on my leather lathe belting, both of these applications, the rigidity of the leather fibers were not a consideration. But you are correct, leather does indeed become very stiff using CA! David Riddle
The instructions on the bottle of BSI accelerator say not to use with thin CA. What are your thoughts on why they would say that since it works so well for your purposes? I’ve used it for my small repairs with no issues, but I wonder why BSI would warn against it.
Thank you for your comment and question, the reason is when accelerator is used with thin CA, the rapid polymerization process tends to cause the thin CA to flow away, pushing it into places you may not want it to go! David Riddle
Thanks for the quick reply. How then do you decide when or when not to use accelerator in your projects? When wouldn’t you use it? BTW, your IKEA project was pretty impressive.
Does the CA glue stick to a waxed surface (oil and wax mix)? I want to repair a plastic (threaded) nut, which is cracked. But I don't want the glue to fill the threads on the inside of the nut. I want the nut to be used the same way it was used before it was broken.
Thank you for your comment and question, no, CA requires an oil and wax free surface to bond properly. I would need additional information as to why you want to repair the nut instead of replacing it? Feel-free to call me @ 818-314-7275 PDT, and I'll be glad to assist you in this repair! David Riddle
Thank you for your comment and question, no, CA when used on cloth forms a ridged inflexible bond of the fibers, after repeated washings, you will discover an even bigger hole! David Riddle
Since CA glue cures from moisture, wouldn't moisture in the air start the polymerization if left open to the atmosphere? I live in Hawaii, high humidity...
Thank you for your comment and question, no need to seal the bottle, cyanoacrylate is an anaerobic cement. To transport it or store it, just insert a needle into the Teflon tip. David Riddle
Thank you for your comment and question, no, CA is an anaerobic cement and without air (as in a syringe), it will instantly lock up the syringe! David Riddle
Hi Sorry about that. It should be a black subscribe button below the title of the video or at the end of the video there is a subscribe button the comes up on the right that you can click on. We appreciate that you want to subscribe.
This is one of the best and underrated TH-cam channels!
I’m a terrible woodworker, but I am an EE with a love of RC drones and amateur radio, so I will definitely be using these great techniques.
Thank you!
Thank you for your comment and accolades! David Riddle
There’s a special magic that happens when you listen to a master talk so passionately about their craft and the details of their techniques. Such a treasure trove of valuable information and it’s had me question some of my own preconceptions around the use of CA glue, especially around wood working. Would love to see some of this knowledge applied to plastic and metal applications (especially as someone passionate about 3D printing).
Thank you for your comment and accolades, several more informational videos will posted in all areas of my expertise. David Riddle
Learned more about CA glue from your videos in 20 minutes than the last 40 years since the guy glued his hard hat to an I-beam on TV. I'd like to see your setup for routing the nice edges on the box you built. Subscribed for more!
Thank you for your comment and accolades! Stay tuned for more informational videos. David Riddle
Thank you very much for this follow up video, greatly appreciated! You not only answered my questions, but a lot of others I hadn't even thought of. Wealth of information in this video, can't wait to see more!
Thank you for your comment and accolades! Stay tuned for more informational videos. David Riddle
Wow! I just asked a question on the original video and here I am 2 mins later watching you answering my very question!! Amazing
Thank you for your comment, this is precisely why we made this second video! David Riddle
Thank you for sharing Super Dave!
Thank you for your comment and accolades! Stay tuned for more informational videos. David Riddle
Great vid and channel in general. Thank you, gentleman. For any skiers out there, I've been using JB weld as a ski base repair for years with perfect results.
Thank you for your comment, accolades and suggestion. David Riddle
Love to see a compilation of your inventions.
Thank you for your comment, we are indeed assembling all of the documents and actual items needed to make a comprehensive video detailing many of my inventions and products I've marketed. David Riddle
A fan of JSB superthin for years. The only addition I have to offer: crushed walnut shell makes a great filler for bulk repairs. It's available as a sandblasting medium and as 'sand' for pet burrowing lizards.
Thank you for your comment and suggestions. David Riddle
The question on the glue drying out comes from a southern high humidity states that can run 3 to 5 months with 80 humidity We have trouble with the tube.Stopping up needles getting stuck in just because of the moisture in the air.
I'd rather deal with 3 to 6 ounce bottles And I can stretch that to her three months. The problem with high humidity and wood is. Outside of these high humidityou're ended up using outdoor Using tightype bond would go for outside glue wood together. Kind of found if acetone or MEK Well, soften the 2 pieces.You're trying to glue together?Super glue work very well in those circumstances. I have been known to put answer tone on the 2 parts.I want the blue glue together and then take a wire brush.And scrape unreal good and then Apply the super glue and it's almost impossible to break.
I'm quarreling as the town will remove the super glue.But if it's a nylon or plastic it will also melt equipment so you have to be real careful what you use.
Thank you for your comment and suggestions. David Riddle
I have been able to use super glue to bond to PP plastic with proper preparation. The area needs be sanded and clean of anything oily. Then I rub baking soda into the area to be bonded . I believe the baking soda is causing bonds to form around microscopic edges of the plasti. I believe the method would also work on PE and HDPE. I’m not sure how strong the bond is as I was using this method to glue plastic eyes onto a homemade fishing lure that was PP on the outside.
Thank you for your comment and suggestions, by prepping the surface with course sandpaper providing a "tooth" and rubbing the sanded surface with baking soda, will most definitely improve the strength of the bond on any material. David Riddle
I would love to hear more about the carb tune and also what you said about cameras in Forrest Gump. I love inventing and understand your passion. Great videos, straight to the point.
Thank you for your comment and question, feel-free to call me (my number is below title) I'd like to talk with you! David riddle
I've heard that crazy glue was invented as a way to close deep lacerations in the theater of war during WW2. I've personally had a deep cut glued together with a product called Dermabond by a doctor which I believe is a form CA. What do know about this? Oh and I have personally experienced the incredible theater that Dave has constructed and it is the most visceral, physical audio with absolute clarity one could ever hear and feel.
Thank You
Thank you for your comment. David riddle
As someone who has been a tinker forever, and is just getting into designing/inventing products for sale.... I'm really keen on hearing more about Dave's product's and some of the lesson's he has learned along the way!
Thank you for your comment and question, feel-free to call me (my number is below title) I'd like to talk with you! David riddle
Great answers! Fast moving information we all need. All totally logical.
Cannot wait for my four pack of 2 oz, 8 oz refill and length of tubing to arrive tomorrow. Never bought so much glue in my 70 plus years!
You guys are opening people's eyes to fast glue repair and construction that truly lasts.
You guys may need a new channel devoted to only CA.
Thank you for your instructions and know you will have great success in the CA off shoot.
Yeah, right? Not often I wish for a do-over, but I had decades of equipment and facility projects I did in my specialty food manufacturing business flash before my eyes that I could have done better/faster/cheaper....
Thank you for your comment. David riddle
Yes, if you glue leather to leather you better go with contact cement, it stays flexible. But, I know cobblers have to use super glue in some instants. As far as I remember he told me especially foam soles to rubber he can only bond with superglue. So to a certain extend it is flexible enough to keep a sole on a shoe. But I guess it will be all cracked but it still bonds. LOL, just came to the point he actually talks about the shoe soles…
Thank you for your comment and accolades! Stay tuned for more informational videos. David Riddle
I've used CA and accelerate to repair the glass face of a watch (filled then buffed out), which I learned from repairing clear coat scratches on learjet interiors
Thank you for your comment and suggestions, CA is certainly a useful material! David Riddle
Nice job, including Mr. Producer's great organization (including chapter/question links). I've had a chance now to spin up on BSI's website and other TH-cam channels' CA tips & tricks, and one thing is seems pretty clear :: thin CA use-case info is, well, very thin. But it looks as if you have already realized that and intend to remedy it....
Thanks GeeWit
You Sir, are a "Super Glue-ru!"
Thank you for your comment, accolades and humor! David Riddle
This is really good info. Thanks. If you haven't already, can you make a video demonstrating the o-ring making process? Oh, and I still have and use my early 80's vintage JBL 4311B control monitor speakers.
Thank you for your comment, and we may indeed make a video demonstrating the o-ring making process plus other gluing of rubber. Did you see the videos about Infinite Environments? Just click on the "more" link. David Riddle
@@HowToHomeLife no, I will check them out. Thanks!
Wow, 18k views in 9 days! You are on the way to being a TH-cam celebrity
Thank you for your comment and accolades, but celebrity? David Riddle
Mercury Adhesives makes a variety of superglues, and I've had success with all of them I've tried.
I've repaired plates, bowls, and cups, but just sink wash them with dish detergent and water and don't put them through a dishwasher cycle.
Thank you for your comment. David riddle
Dave, 2 questions.
1. Do you prefer storing it in a freezer or refrigerator?
2. The problem i ran into from keeping a larger bottle in the fridge is the screw on cap keeps glueing to the bottle and I can't get it open. How do we prevent that?
Thank you for your comment and questions, large (8oz-freezer, cap very tightly and use pliers to open it). Stay tuned for more informational videos. David Riddle
SUPER appreciate this. Keep doing these!
Thank you for your comment and accolades! We are currently adding videos. David Riddle
Just one comment or rather emphasis on the use of CA glue on vehicle windshields. It’s a big NO. CA glue does not nove much with changes in temperature while glass moves. Using CA glue for such an application will almost certainly crack your windshield!
Thanks Mark
Love your videos! FYI, Starbond has a flexible CA and it's AMAZING. I used it to widen a yoga matt for my table saw topper when I'm not using it. Highly recommend.
Thank you for your comment and suggestion. David Riddle
Super cool stuff. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. My question is if I mix baking soda and super glue and made a patch for something metal if I painted it after would it then be waterproof being out side ?
I saw a TH-cam using Ramen noodles and super glue to make a patch what's your take on that gimic for clicks and views , or is there some validity to that mixture .
Thank you for your comment, accolades and question, I've utilized CA and baking soda for many years as a filler for metal, once fully painted, it becomes water-proof. Ramon noodles, never have tried that! David Riddle
There are several videos just search super glue and Ramen noodles. I'm thinking it's just for clicks and views .
But ya never know
Love this guy
Thank you for your comment, and you're welcome! Don't hesitate to call me (my PDT phone number is in the description) if you have additional questions or comments. David Riddle
Interesting. Some questions: Cyanoacrylate reacts to moisture, is that an anaerobic reaction? I thought that meant "without air" and that the CA reacted to moisture in the material or the air. Activator causing exothermic reaction to harden? Never heard of that either. I always thought that it was the polymerization itself that was exothermic and that the accelerator, which speeds up the reaction (intensifying the exothermic event) doesn't cause an exothermic reaction. Need to read up on this it seems. Sorry for my bad english, it's not my first language.
Thank you for your comment and questions, since cyanoacrylate is an anaerobic cement, and is why there is always an air-space above the glue in the bottle, there is no need to cap the Teflon tube! If you wish to transport the bottle, simply put a pin into the end of the tube. David Riddle
now you're going to have to do a video on different glues. 😂
Thank you for your comment and we are currently adding videos. David Riddle
Hi Dave. What is this oily glue that is now on the market, any good? Thanks for all the little nuggets of information, looking forward to many more. You could have your assistant asking questions all the way through the videos, sometimes the best information is ad-libbed as you remember bits and pieces of info. Best wishes from UK.
Thank you for your comment and suggestions, I don't know about the glue your speaking of? David Riddle
Tried to send a link for oily glue on Amazon but unable to. Unsure if it’s ca.
Great video Excelente Thanks
Thank you for your comment and accolades. David Riddle
Great job!!
Thank you for your comment. David riddle
Sorry for using all caps but... EXTREMELY useful information!! Thank you .
Thank you for your comment, accolades, and you're welcome! David Riddle
Question… I stripped out a pull up bar screw. Can I use your baking soda and Super Glue technique to repair the threads in the wood so that I can re-mount my pull up bar?
Thank you for your comment and question, yes, inject CA after the baking soda, and add additional CA the on the treads of the screw. David Riddle
The present day accelerater is very different from what I used early 90s, today accellerator is oily and what oddly smells more like strawberries?
The old stuff appeared to be semi gaseous causing extreme setting up of the glue, too much glue/accel would off gas quickly leaving a cloud of smoke. ZAP CA brand.
Thank you for your comment and question, I've only used BSI "Insta-Set" accelerator which is not like what you described, the BSI product works very well. David Riddle
I amazed by some of the adhesives used to glue things like wire baskets for shampoo, soaps etc to the tile walls in showers. I might add these plastic backers are near impossible to remove. Can you explain some of the more aggressive adhesives that can bear incredible shear forces in or under water.
Thank you for your comment and question, feel-free to call me (my number is below title) I'd like to talk with you! David riddle
Is there a danger of bonding skin with the CA water thin glue?
Thank you for your comment and question, as with all cyanoacrylate glues, all will bond skin tenaciously! The water-thin type flows and capillaries very easily onto skin. David Riddle
How to use on leather if it is not flexible?
Thank you for your comment and question, I've used CA on leather belts to hold up my pants (to repair the leather in re-attaching the buckle and to reinforce the holes), and on my leather lathe belting, both of these applications, the rigidity of the leather fibers were not a consideration. But you are correct, leather does indeed become very stiff using CA! David Riddle
The instructions on the bottle of BSI accelerator say not to use with thin CA. What are your thoughts on why they would say that since it works so well for your purposes? I’ve used it for my small repairs with no issues, but I wonder why BSI would warn against it.
Thank you for your comment and question, the reason is when accelerator is used with thin CA, the rapid polymerization process tends to cause the thin CA to flow away, pushing it into places you may not want it to go! David Riddle
Thanks for the quick reply. How then do you decide when or when not to use accelerator in your projects? When wouldn’t you use it? BTW, your IKEA project was pretty impressive.
Thank you David. 👍😎👍
I was unable to find the links to the audio theater videos in this videos description. Could you provide those?
Sorry about that putting it in now. Thanks Jon
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Is the repair gas solvable if repairing a fuel can?
Thank you for your comment and question, cyanoacrylate is definitely not for repairing fuel cans! David Riddle
Does the CA glue stick to a waxed surface (oil and wax mix)? I want to repair a plastic (threaded) nut, which is cracked. But I don't want the glue to fill the threads on the inside of the nut. I want the nut to be used the same way it was used before it was broken.
Thank you for your comment and question, no, CA requires an oil and wax free surface to bond properly. I would need additional information as to why you want to repair the nut instead of replacing it? Feel-free to call me @ 818-314-7275 PDT, and I'll be glad to assist you in this repair! David Riddle
@@HowToHomeLife I have not been able to find another one of the same size.
@@KellyVisionPictures Again, feel-free to call me @ 818-314-7275 PDT, and I'll be glad to assist you in this repair! David Riddle
I have a nice polo shirt with a small hole on it, can you fix it with CA glue??
Thank you for your comment and question, no, CA when used on cloth forms a ridged inflexible bond of the fibers, after repeated washings, you will discover an even bigger hole! David Riddle
Since CA glue cures from moisture, wouldn't moisture in the air start the polymerization if left open to the atmosphere?
I live in Hawaii, high humidity...
Thank you for your comment and question, no need to seal the bottle, cyanoacrylate is an anaerobic cement. To transport it or store it, just insert a needle into the Teflon tip. David Riddle
Can you put CA glue in a syringe? And can you store it there ?
Thank you for your comment and question, no, CA is an anaerobic cement and without air (as in a syringe), it will instantly lock up the syringe! David Riddle
So glad I subscribed to your channel you guys are cool 👍🤗🏋️♀️🏎️☦️
Thank you for your comment. David riddle
I glued china plates and glass and didn't melt in dishwasher for years.
Thank you for your comment and suggestion. David Riddle
Dukes of Hazzard John Schneider?
Different Jon Schneider!
Don’t leave the glue around anything that is zinc plated or high quality hinges used in cabinets. It will ruin the hardware.
Thank you for your comment, but I was unaware zinc was affected by cyanoacrylate or It's fumes, could you please explain? David Riddle
Hi, There is no subscribe button.
Hi Sorry about that. It should be a black subscribe button below the title of the video or at the end of the video there is a subscribe button the comes up on the right that you can click on. We appreciate that you want to subscribe.
By his wife LOL
Don't use cyanoacrylate around or on Snowflakes.
Thank you for your comment and I'm assuming "snowflakes" is used as a metaphor for "candy asses"! David Riddle
Bad hair piece
Thank you for your comment, but it is my actual hair! David Riddle