CA GLUE

[Susan Kline]

Rogerio,

The softener is acetone. You can use nail polish remover to release the 
bond. CA glue sticks fingers together like mad, and can also attach you 
firmly to objects, without your consent.

I don't like the accelerator, which stinks and is a little toxic. The glue 
sets up very quickly, if it sets at all, anyway. Breathing on the glue 
joint speeds it up a little. Don't inhale. <grin> Also, it will set better 
if you don't use too much. Air and a little moisture must get to the glue 
for it to set, and so thin layers of glue work better.

You can find CA glue (caynoacrylate glue, crazy glue, superglue) in any 
U.S. hardware store, discount store, most supermarkets, convenience stores, 
etc. I like the Titebond brand, which seems to work well. It's better to 
buy several small bottles instead of one big one, since the glue can harden 
over time, especially if you are in a damp climate and don't put the cap on 
quickly and well. Dampness makes the glue set up.

At 04:58 PM 08/14/2001 -0700, you wrote:
>Rogerio,
>
>It's commonly known as SUPERGLUE!  I'm sure you have it there in the small 
>tubes sold in hardware, office supply stores or even supermarkets.  The 
>technical name is cyanoacrilate (C-A), and in its less common form it is 
>available in three viscosities here, the lowest of which is less than 
>water, closer to alcohol, and very useful in several piano 
>applications.  There's also an accelerator which makes it harden even 
>faster, and a softener in case of accidents.  Hope that helps.
>
>Paul Larudee