The Vent and Rant Thread - Page 1150

DixieGal · 04-06-2011, 10:33 PM

I always keep tubes of super glue in every room. I get it 6 tubes for a buck at the dollar store.

Paper cut? Glue it.
Broken fingernail down to the quick? Glue it.
Crafts? Glue it.
Picture hangs crooked on the wall? Glue it.
Sneaker torn? Glue it.
Etcetera? Glue it.

SneakySnake · 04-06-2011, 10:38 PM

i like the idea of sticking wounds together.

I used it once when i broke a fingernail halfway up the stuck on part of the nail. I was hoping it would last until the nail grew out sufficiently to cut off, but it required a restick after a week.

We keep some in the fridge so it lasts longer (maybe?)

BTW acetone did not work, but after washing with soapy stuff after the acetone, it looks like burnt skin, and I am peeling it off bit by bit, so far so good although my fingers are a little red. maybe I will wait for the bath to finish the job.

kindlekitten · 04-06-2011, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SneakySnake

i like the idea of sticking wounds together.

I used it once when i broke a fingernail halfway up the stuck on part of the nail. I was hoping it would last until the nail grew out sufficiently to cut off, but it required a restick after a week.

We keep some in the fridge so it lasts longer (maybe?)

BTW acetone did not work, but after washing with soapy stuff after the acetone, it looks like burnt skin, and I am peeling it off bit by bit, so far so good although my fingers are a little red. maybe I will wait for the bath to finish the job.

combat medics and many veterinarians swear by it

Mortis · 04-06-2011, 10:42 PM

I have found that removing it is a little time consuming, I usually use some nail polish remover, soaking the stuck bits as much as possible, then a hot soapy wash, the hot water makes your skin soft and releases oils<?> making the glue come off easier. Be very careful if the affected skin is very sensitive ie. face. When the skin is very sensitive it is best to let it wear off with the skin, it usually takes a day or 2.

DixieGal · 04-06-2011, 10:46 PM

Also try rubbing a bit of baby oil onto the glue. That helps sometimes.

Have you tried Gorilla Glue? That stuff is seriously strong. I re-laminated the top of my boss' desk with it. The veneer was coming loose, so I followed the package instructions. That veneered desktop will be around for a century after the desk has rotted away in a landfill somewhere.

SneakySnake · 04-06-2011, 10:54 PM

Gorilla Glue sounds extreme. If I ever use it I will remember to wear gloves!

Mortis · 04-06-2011, 11:03 PM

Gorilla glue (we call it gorilla snot) is awesome stuff, I don't like the finished surface much though.

I worked as a cabinet assembler many years ago and can't remember the number of times I got myself glued to something, walked around for hours with a shelf liner (veneer) glued to my ass, much to the amusement of everyone in the shop until I realized it

In the summer we would work in shorts and I have a spot on my thigh where the hair refuses to re-grow, all the contact cement exposure over the years

The worst glue I have ever had the displeasure to use was Sikaflex we used it to bond aluminum before riveting, if I never see that stuff again I'll die happy. It was used to seal the fuel tank on a homebuilt, the aluminum will fail before the bonded seam, but it is hard to work with.

SneakySnake · 04-06-2011, 11:07 PM

aaaaaaahh! sikaflex, compulsory kit when you have a boat!

kindlekitten · 04-06-2011, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SneakySnake

i like the idea of sticking wounds together.

I used it once when i broke a fingernail halfway up the stuck on part of the nail. I was hoping it would last until the nail grew out sufficiently to cut off, but it required a restick after a week.

We keep some in the fridge so it lasts longer (maybe?)

BTW acetone did not work, but after washing with soapy stuff after the acetone, it looks like burnt skin, and I am peeling it off bit by bit, so far so good although my fingers are a little red. maybe I will wait for the bath to finish the job.

well, it could be worse, this poor bastitch got glued to a toilet seat at walmart

Mortis · 04-06-2011, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SneakySnake

aaaaaaahh! sikaflex, compulsory kit when you have a boat!

Yep, that and System 3 epoxy, another glue I am not overly fond of

What kind of boat are you referring to? I built a couple of sea kayaks, one stitch and glue the other a strip plank design.

The stitch and glue kit, I only bought plans, I finished the S&G first and liked it so much I got the same boat in a strip plank, I sold the Strip plank boat only a few weeks after finishing it, I loved the way it looked but hated the way it paddled, the guy I sold it to loves it. (I stole that from the site I got the plans from

)

Spoiler:

The plank boat: That is not anyone I know, again I stole that from the site I got the plans from

Spoiler:

SneakySnake · 04-06-2011, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

well, it could be worse, this poor bastitch got glued to a toilet seat at walmart

owwwwwww! Dont sit. Hover! Good advice given to me by an old lady.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mortis

Yep, that and System 3 epoxy, another glue I am not overly fond of

What kind of boat are you referring to? I built a couple of sea kayaks, one stitch and glue the other a strip plank design.

The stitch and glue kit, I only bought plans, I finished the S&G first and liked it so much I got the same boat in a strip plank, I sold the Strip plank boat only a few weeks after finishing it, I loved the way it looked but hated the way it paddled, the guy I sold it to loves it. (I stole that from the site I got the plans from

)

Spoiler:

The plank boat: That is not anyone I know, again I stole that from the site I got the plans from

Spoiler:

Our boat looked a little like this...

BTW your images look like advert gifs.

bjones6416 · 04-06-2011, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mortis

Super glue is used as a replacement for sutures in some medical procedures. We were taught to use it to close up wounds in an emergency, I've never tried it, but I can attest to its bonding strength on skin

Wiki:
Cyanoacrylate is the generic name for cyanoacrylate based fast-acting adhesives such as methyl 2-cyanoacrylate, ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate (commonly sold under trade names like Super Glue and Krazy Glue), and n-butyl cyanoacrylate (used in the veterinary glues Vetbond and LiquiVet and skin glues like GluStitch, Xoin, Indermil, LiquiBand® and Histoacryl). 2-octyl cyanoacrylate is a medical grade glue encountered under various trade names; e.g., derma+flex® QS™, SurgiSeal, octylseal, FloraSeal, Dermabond, Surgi-Lock and Nexaband. This was developed to be non-toxic and less irritating to skin tissue. Cyanoacrylate adhesives are sometimes known as "instant glues". The abbreviation "CA" is commonly used for industrial grades."

My surgical incision from a few weeks ago was closed with Dermabond. I was a little nervous that it would burst open and let all of my insides fall out

, but it held perfectly and didn't even start to peel off at all until about 3 weeks out. Much better than staples -- it's pretty waterproof and protected from germs, and doesn't leave "railroad tracks."

Mortis · 04-06-2011, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SneakySnake

Our boat looked a little like this...

BTW your images look like advert gifs.

My boats have always been smaller than that, but that one would have taken me far to long to build

The pics I posted were shamelessly stolen right from the web site of Chesapeake Light Craft, they sold me the plans for both boats. I would build another in a heartbeat if I had room, The one I still own is in Canada with my brother who rarely uses it, its a shame I hate when things like that sit and rot.

maianhvk · 04-06-2011, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kennyc

Update your Devices...not Broken any more.

done! so happy with it. like I lost something for the last week and just found it again

Quote:

Originally Posted by kennyc

Stop kissing the boys, they got germs!

Kenny, have somebody recently told you that you're really sick at times?

Quote:

Originally Posted by wyndslash

ew. no boys, please @_@ i love romance books but can't stand real-life romance

oh really. I won't buy it. Here we have a famous saying, "you hate it and you'll get it".

Quote:

Originally Posted by wyndslash

i hate economics *stabs book*

maybe you just read the book from the wrong authors! May I recommend someone? Gregory Mankiw is a terrific author of this field.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DixieGal

I always keep tubes of super glue in every room. I get it 6 tubes for a buck at the dollar store.

Paper cut? Glue it.
Broken fingernail down to the quick? Glue it.
Crafts? Glue it.
Picture hangs crooked on the wall? Glue it.
Sneaker torn? Glue it.
Etcetera? Glue it.

Can I send you my broken K? You can glue its screen

desertblues · 04-07-2011, 12:03 AM

Couldn't sleep at 1.30 and can't still sleep at 5.59.

Thank God for my iPad,the forum and some good books. Almost light now.

04-07-2011, 12:03 AM	#17250
desertblues Home for the moment Posts: 5,127 Karma: 27718936 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: travelling Device: various	Couldn't sleep at 1.30 and can't still sleep at 5.59. Thank God for my iPad,the forum and some good books. Almost light now. Last edited by desertblues; 04-07-2011 at 12:31 AM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
I just have to vent...	lacymarie7575	Sony Reader	5	08-18-2010 07:59 PM
I need to vent! Booksonboard! Ugh!	Mrgauth	News	25	12-17-2009 09:26 AM
Why, Oh Why! [RANT]	Vesper	Lounge	19	06-19-2008 11:50 AM
Am I allowed to vent here?	sborsody	Which one should I buy?	25	06-12-2007 01:30 PM

04-06-2011, 10:33 PM	#17236
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	I always keep tubes of super glue in every room. I get it 6 tubes for a buck at the dollar store. Paper cut? Glue it. Broken fingernail down to the quick? Glue it. Crafts? Glue it. Picture hangs crooked on the wall? Glue it. Sneaker torn? Glue it. Etcetera? Glue it.

04-06-2011, 10:38 PM	#17237
SneakySnake I'm watching you! Posts: 6,113 Karma: 22344652 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny Coast Qld, OZ Device: Sony PRS-900(unused lately) iPadAir2, want me Kindle Oasis	i like the idea of sticking wounds together. I used it once when i broke a fingernail halfway up the stuck on part of the nail. I was hoping it would last until the nail grew out sufficiently to cut off, but it required a restick after a week. We keep some in the fridge so it lasts longer (maybe?) BTW acetone did not work, but after washing with soapy stuff after the acetone, it looks like burnt skin, and I am peeling it off bit by bit, so far so good although my fingers are a little red. maybe I will wait for the bath to finish the job.

04-06-2011, 10:42 PM	#17239
Mortis Canucklehead in Malaysia Posts: 1,633 Karma: 3127774 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Device: iPhone, Kindle	I have found that removing it is a little time consuming, I usually use some nail polish remover, soaking the stuck bits as much as possible, then a hot soapy wash, the hot water makes your skin soft and releases oils<?> making the glue come off easier. Be very careful if the affected skin is very sensitive ie. face. When the skin is very sensitive it is best to let it wear off with the skin, it usually takes a day or 2.

04-06-2011, 10:46 PM	#17240
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	Also try rubbing a bit of baby oil onto the glue. That helps sometimes. Have you tried Gorilla Glue? That stuff is seriously strong. I re-laminated the top of my boss' desk with it. The veneer was coming loose, so I followed the package instructions. That veneered desktop will be around for a century after the desk has rotted away in a landfill somewhere.

04-06-2011, 10:54 PM	#17241
SneakySnake I'm watching you! Posts: 6,113 Karma: 22344652 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny Coast Qld, OZ Device: Sony PRS-900(unused lately) iPadAir2, want me Kindle Oasis	Gorilla Glue sounds extreme. If I ever use it I will remember to wear gloves!

04-06-2011, 11:03 PM	#17242
Mortis Canucklehead in Malaysia Posts: 1,633 Karma: 3127774 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Device: iPhone, Kindle	Gorilla glue (we call it gorilla snot) is awesome stuff, I don't like the finished surface much though. I worked as a cabinet assembler many years ago and can't remember the number of times I got myself glued to something, walked around for hours with a shelf liner (veneer) glued to my ass, much to the amusement of everyone in the shop until I realized it In the summer we would work in shorts and I have a spot on my thigh where the hair refuses to re-grow, all the contact cement exposure over the years The worst glue I have ever had the displeasure to use was Sikaflex we used it to bond aluminum before riveting, if I never see that stuff again I'll die happy. It was used to seal the fuel tank on a homebuilt, the aluminum will fail before the bonded seam, but it is hard to work with.

04-06-2011, 11:07 PM	#17243
SneakySnake I'm watching you! Posts: 6,113 Karma: 22344652 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny Coast Qld, OZ Device: Sony PRS-900(unused lately) iPadAir2, want me Kindle Oasis	aaaaaaahh! sikaflex, compulsory kit when you have a boat!