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| Author: | Jim Watts [ Tue Dec 14, 2010 1:33 am ] |
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Nice tip (pun intended)
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| Author: | Kent Chasson [ Tue Dec 14, 2010 2:40 am ] |
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Teeth work good too. Unless there's CA already in the tube. I actually figured that one out without doing first. I bought a giant box (maybe 1000) of those and a box of the little 1 ounce measuring cups about 10 years ago from a medical supply place for cheap. I think I'll have to restock in about 5 more years. One of the best purchases ever. |
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| Author: | SteveSmith [ Tue Dec 14, 2010 7:03 am ] |
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Yeah I've got about a 10 yr supply of those little measuring cups too  That looks like a good trick with the pipettes, I'll have to get some and try it since the ready made skinny ones are so expensive. Another tip: I've also found that if you're using the large pipettes with the skinny tip (LMI or Stewmac, I forget which?) you can fill them with CA and keep using them for about a week or even two. Just turn them tip up and clear the tip after use then store them on the bench with the tip elevated slightly. I don't cover the tip or put anything in it. If the tip gets clogged just snip a bit off the end and it's ready to use again. |
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| Author: | Bobby M [ Tue Dec 14, 2010 8:48 am ] |
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Here's another way to use those larger pipettes and make them smaller. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQvW_nUL ... re_related |
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| Author: | Bob Garrish [ Tue Dec 14, 2010 8:54 am ] |
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SCGib68 wrote: Here's another way to use those larger pipettes and make them smaller. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQvW_nUL ... re_related Heh...I like when John talks about re-doing the process on the same pipette after it's used a bit "for those of you who are real cheap"...golden 
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| Author: | bluescreek [ Tue Dec 14, 2010 12:36 pm ] |
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I never gave Todd's method a try but I will later today . One thing I must add on CA is keep a bottle of fingernail polish remover handy . Please don't ask why I mention it . However it is a funny story . I was placing side dots in a fretboard on my milling machine . I leaned to get a better look and solidly placed my hand into a drop of CA. Not only did I glue to the board but also to the vise . I was lucky that the acetone was near enough but it is food for thought. I have also glued my shoe to the floor . We should start a CA dumbness thread . |
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| Author: | Kent Chasson [ Tue Dec 14, 2010 1:07 pm ] |
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Todd Stock wrote: I should mention that this has been discussed before, but the usual suggestion is to use dental work to stretch things. An alternative seemed in order for some of the folks here that might want to avoid a trip to the dentist. I'm confused. How do you open your beer bottles? |
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| Author: | bluescreek [ Tue Dec 14, 2010 1:31 pm ] |
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If they are twist off I can use a vise grip between my knees . regular caps I have a knack with them . I can pry them with a 20 penny nail I have in the wall. The hardest parts if taking my shoes off when my hands are glued to the table is I can open the fridge door |
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| Author: | Alan Carruth [ Tue Dec 14, 2010 2:03 pm ] |
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I got some #24 teflon spaghetti years ago. It's just the right size to fit in the opening of the glue bottle, and a roll of it will last a lifetime. |
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| Author: | Darrel Friesen [ Wed Dec 15, 2010 7:48 pm ] |
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bluescreek wrote: I never gave Todd's method a try but I will later today . One thing I must add on CA is keep a bottle of fingernail polish remover handy . Please don't ask why I mention it . However it is a funny story . I was placing side dots in a fretboard on my milling machine . I leaned to get a better look and solidly placed my hand into a drop of CA. Not only did I glue to the board but also to the vise . I was lucky that the acetone was near enough but it is food for thought. I have also glued my shoe to the floor . We should start a CA dumbness thread . Ha, I hear you there John. I find that a sharp chisel used carefully separates glued digits from wood very well Of course I found that out because it was the only thing within reach. 
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| Author: | alan stassforth [ Wed Dec 15, 2010 8:37 pm ] |
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John, yer lucky the acetone was close! Reminds me of the time I was hog ringing up fence wire. I was working very fast, and I hog ringed partly through my finger. I was alone, and the wire cutters were 10 feet away..... Rip!!!!!! |
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