Hot
Stuff-One-Part Instant Glues
(Product
Description & interesting examples on uses for "Hot Stuff")
Super
T Gap Filling:
A good general use Cyanoacrylate. Super T has the consistency of
thin syrup and is used where you don't have a perfect fit, as a
jagged wood break. Also used on porous or soft woods where "Hot
Stuff" might soak in too quickly for a good bond. Bonds in 10 -
25 seconds. Can be accelerated with "NCF" if desired. One year shelf
life.
Hot
Stuff Thin Viscosity:
HOT STUFF is particularly useful for repairing hairline cracks that
are too narrow to get ordinary glues into without spreading the
crack, or deforming the wood. Hairline cracks can be repaired invisibly
with "Hot Stuff." It is ideal for turners who can repair work right
on the lathe and keep right on turning. It is also ideal for furniture
repair since you don't have to disassemble an item to repair it.
Because the glue has a very low viscosity it will run into cracks
in the same manner that solder runs into a copper pipe joint. Hot
Stuff can be applied to the edge of the joint and it will flow between
the parts. For repairs that are impossible to clamp (such as delicate
carvings) ordinary finger pressure can be used to position the part.
You can usually hold anything still for few seconds required to
cure. The fine spout gives excellent application control. Unlike
some brands of Cyanoacrylate, HOT STUFF glues form a bond that does
not degrade over time. Shelf life, one year.
SPECIAL
T - ULTRA GAP FILLING:
Special T has a "cold honey" consistency and is used as a gap filler.
30 - 50 seconds bond time. Can be accelerated with "NCF" if desired.
Use for porous materials. Shelf life, 1 year.
NCF
- MILD Surface/Joint Cleaner & Accelerator:
NEW! Earth friendly, in a green lab. "NCF-Mild" non-foaming accelerator
is ideal for removing trace oils or waxes from cracks before gluing.
It also acts as an instant-setting agent for "Hot Stuff" glues.
The 2 or 5 oz. Pump container, it is ideal for getting into hard-to-reach
spots. Only a very small amount of accelerator is needed. Use on
oily woods such as teak to prepare the surface for gluing. A
"must" for the best results!
GUIDELINES:
With any supply, getting used to the way it works by practice &
use are the best teachers. As a starting place these guidelines
have been collected from experience and are provided so that you
might get the most from the HOT STUFF Instant Glues.
Instant glues are not a substitute for regular aliphatic (woodworkers)
or plastic resin assembly and laminating glues, however, HOT STUFF
Glues will become an Extremely useful & Time Saving TOOL in any
shop, repair, or touch-up facility. At this time we would like to
say that it is the craftsman's roll to determine the suitability
of this very permanent glue in such repairs as Antiques & musical
instruments where such use would make later finishing and or repair
work difficult. It is this authors opinion that such repairs as
genuine antique veneers should still be made with hide glue in keeping
with the integrity and value of the piece. (If anyone has tried
to refinish or dye a veneered surface that has been repaired in
part with modern non-stain taking glues you know what an impossible
and difficult situation this can be.)
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Store UNOPENED bottles in the refrigerator or freezer. (this
will give maximum shelf life after opening)
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DO
NOT store opened bottles in refrigerator. This will shorten
shelf life of the glue.
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DO
NOT poke pins or nails in the spout. This introduces foreign
matter and atmospheric moisture that can shorten product life
and make an unbelievable mess of the tip.
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Do
wear eye protection!
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Do
tap the tip sharply and squeeze air throuh the tip (wear eye
protection) after use and prior to replacing the cap (Always
replace the cap). Occasionally there will be a small hardened
"pin" of glue in the tip of the spout, remove by pulling out
with fingernails or the tip of a knife or pin.
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Caps
that become hopeless can be revived by soaking in acetone in
a small capped bottle for a day or so, let dry thoroughly prior
to placing the spout and cap back in service. Extra tips and
over caps are available 2 sets to a box. (Part #755036) Extra
tips are good to have on hand. I can tell you from experience
that the tips WILL get clogged immediately if you happen to
get in contact with a part or surface where the accelerator
is active.
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When
Refinishing, - Glue prior to cleaning or stripping, any excess
will be taken care of in following operations.
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On
finished surfaces a coat of wax around the area (not I the joint
or crack) will keep any excess from sticking to the surface.
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DO
NOT apply the accelerator too soon as foaming and bubbling will
occur.
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DO
NOT Refill Glue Bottles, the partially cured remnants in the
bottle well hasten the cure of the new product and shorten the
glue life. (It is OK to refill the accelerator pump bottles)
There
are 3 glues in the system:
For simplicity we will refer to them by their LABEL color (all the
glues are water clear.)
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Yellow
label, Super T: is the general purpose glue, its medium viscosity
& drying time allow some alignment and assembly time.
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Red
label, Hot Stuff: is used for assembled joints (such as chair
stretchers and legs that are loose and won't come apart easily,
tight cracks, and any place a thin viscosity fast dry glue is
called for.
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Green
label, Special T: is a heavy bodied thick viscosity glue allowing
the most assembly time and is excellent on very porous surfaces
or where complex alignment and assembly requires the most time
to work.
AND VERY IMPORTANT:
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NCF
- MILD, Surface Preparer Accelerator is part of the gluing system
and while there are times where it is not called for, trying
to use the glues without the accelerator is like trying to win
a fight with one arm tied behind your back. The NCF accelerator
is an excellent degreaser and prep prior to gluing. The accelerator
has a part life of approximately 8 minutes.
If
you desire a sure bond (especially on hard surfaces where manufacturing
oils may remain) clean, then squirt the part or parts with accelerator;
allow to set for 2 minutes then proceed with gluing.
Where
To Use HOT STUFF Glues:
The
Red glue (5-10 second set) is a thin glue with great capillary action
- runs into cracks like hot solder into a copper pipe joint - is
used where the other glues can't be used: Loose tenon joints such
as chair spindles or rungs that won't come apart easily or that
are pinned in place yet still loose. Tight cracks in trapped panels
as in cabinet doors or chests. Assembled furniture where glue joints
open up and can be pulled together with clamps (such as loose dovetailing
on drawers or finger joints where only one corner is loose).
Example:
Gluing a wobbly chair. Clean around and in the loose joints,
blow loose dirt out with an air gun if available. Place the chair
on a surface so the glue runs down into the loose joint. Use the
thickest glue that will easily run into the crack. If the joint
can be disassembled use the Green glue (on very loose parts) or
Yellow glue (on tight or good fitting parts), in the mortise (the
hole). If the wood shows signs of being very dry and brittle soak
the tenon with a coat of Red glue and allow to dry 10 seconds then
apply one squirt of NCF Accelerator to ensure that the part is dry.
Put the Green or the Yellow glue in the hole and assemble the joint.
Hold tight or clamp for about 20 seconds for Yellow and 60 seconds
for green. Prior to releasing pressure squirt joint with accelerator.
If upon inspection the join still shows an open crack apply drops
of Yellow (or Red for very small cracks) and squirt with accelerator
after a few seconds. Proceed around the chair gluing only the upward
facing joints at a time so that the glue doesn't run down the chair
legs.
Example:
Fixing stripped out screw holes Such as for door hinges or any
screw hole for mounting hardware. Clean out loose dirt with air
gun if available. Use a dowel or whittle a plug of the appropriate
and dry fit (leaving overlong for easy removal). If hole is large
and the job warrants the hole can be drilled out to match the diameter
of an available hardwood dowel. Remove the dry fitted plug, apply
a few drops (depending on size) of Red to the hole and immediately
a few small drops (2 to 3) of Green. Insert the prepared plug and
gently tap into place. (If squeeze-out occurs wipe away excess with
a clean cloth.) Count to 20 and use 1 to 2 squirts of Accelerator
on the repair. Inspect and if any sizeable cracks remain, squeeze
drops of Yellow glue around the plug, wait a moment & accelerate
the glue as before. Trim the plug off flush with sharp knife, chisel,
or bead saw (taking care to protect the surrounding area from damage).
Especially with softer woods, apply 1 or 2 drops of Red glue to
the center of the plug, this will soak in & help harden the fibers
and provide a stronger material for the screw to bite into. Drill
a small pilot hole using the hinge or hardware as a positioning
template and reinsert the screw.(In practice this process can often
take less time than reading the above explanation.)
Example:
Mounting green/wet wood For faceplate turning on the lathe.
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Prepare
a dry hardwood disc the diameter of or slightly larger than
the lathe faceplate being used. If a 1-1/2" thick disc is used
the parting tool can remove the turning by wasting the mounting
disc so the maximum thickness of the turning material can be
used.
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The
disc is mounted to the faceplate with 3/4" or 1" screws so that
the screws penetrate the mounting block from 1/2" to 3/4". (This
step may be done last especially if one is short on faceplates
or a batch of turning blocks is being prepared.)
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Prepare
a Flat surface on the base of the turning block & position the
mounting block and mark the perimeter.
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Apply
the Yellow glue to the glue block and a couple squirts of accelerator
to the turning bland & immediately press the two together and
clamp or rap sharply with a mallet.
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Check
glue line and apply Red glue to any open crack, count to 5,
and accelerate with a squirt or two. Mount the face plate &
for safety stand out of line when starting the lathe.
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Hairline
cracks, soft Spalted wood, and defects can be repaired before
and as turning progresses with the HOT STUFF Glues.
Example:
Finish Repair of chipped clear finishes can be accomplished
quickly with just a little practice.
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Clean,
then apply the Green glue: allow to dry & add more if necessary.
(don't accelerate this could cause foaming)
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Cut
down repair with Fine emery paper & rubbing lubricant then rub
out to desired sheen.
Example:
Carving Fix splits, loose knots, reinforce soft sections of
wood and assemble parts. Use the techniques as outline in previous
examples.
HOT
STUFF One-Part INSTANT GLUES Cyanoacrylate Non-Toxic (All American)
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SUPER
T - Gap Filling: a good general use Cyanoacrylate. Super T has
the consistency of thin syrup and is used where you don't have
a perfect fit, as a jagged wood break. Also used on porous or
soft woods where "Hot Stuff" might soak in too quickly for a
good bond. Bonds in 10-25 seconds. Can be accelerated with "NCF"
if desired. One year shelf life.
-
"HOT
STUFF" Thin Viscosity: HOT STUFF is particularly useful for
repairing hairline cracks that are too narrow to get ordinary
glues into without spreading the crack, or deforming the wood.
airline cracks can be repaired invisibly with "Hot Stuff". It
is ideal for turners who can repair work right on the lathe
and keep right on turning. It is also ideal for furniture repair
since you don't have to disassemble an item to repair it. Because
the glue has a very low viscosity it will wick into cracks in
the same manner that solder wicks into a copper pipe joint.
"Hot Stuff" can be applied to the edge of the join and it will
flow between the parts. For repairs that are impossible to clamp
(such as delicate carvings) ordinary finger pressure can be
used to position the part. You can usually hold anything still
for few seconds required to cure. The fine spout gives excellent
application control. Unlike some brands of Cyanoacrylate, "HOT
STUFF" glues form a bond that does not degrade over time. Shelf
life, one year.
-
Special
T - Ultra Gap Filling: Special "T" has a "cold honey" consistency
and is used as a gap filler. 30 - 50 seconds bond time. Can
be accelerated with "NCF" if desired. Use for porous materials.
Shelf life, 1 year.
-
NCF-MILD
Surface/Joint Cleaner & Accelerator: NEW! Earth friendly, in
a green label. "NCF-Mild" non-foaming accelerator is ideal for
removing trace oils or waxes from cracks before gluing. It also
acts as an instant-setting agent for "Hot Stuff" glues. The
2 or 5 oz. Pump container, it is ideal for getting into hard-to-reach
spots. Only a very small amount of accelerator is needed. Use
on oil woods such as teak to prepare the surface for gluing.
A must for the best results!
Surface/Joint
Cleaner & Accelerator:
NEW!
Earth friendly, in a green label. "NCF-Mild" non-foaming accelerator
is ideal for removing trace oils or waxes from cracks before gluing.
It also acts as an instant-setting agent for "Hot Stuff" glues.
The 2 or 5 oz. Pump container, it is ideal for getting into hard-to-reach
spots. Only a very small amount of accelerator is needed. Use on
oil woods such as teak to prepare the surface for gluing. A must
for the best results!
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