There are so called "foam compatible" CA glues with "foam compatible" accelerators. These glues do not have toxic fumes, nor do the accelerators. I use Bob Smith Super Gold, and keep the accelerator in a small plastic spray bottle. The stuff costs twice as much, but the lack of fumes is motivation enough for me. Frank Weston ---------- > From: Billbrpt@AOL.COM > To: pianotech@ptg.org > Subject: Re: CA Glue > Date: Monday, November 16, 1998 10:36 PM > > In a message dated 11/16/98 6:40:41 PM Central Standard Time, > jpage@capecod.net writes: > > << I'm looking for alternative accelerators. >> > > One of my colleagues (who is not on the List) uses baking soda. I'm not sure > how he applies it but he prefers it to the smell of the usual accelerator. > > As Susan mentioned in past posts, plain water or moisture will also accelerate > CA glue. > > The thicker viscosities are less prone to a too rapid (white and fluffy) cure. > > I have used the accerator in the squirt bottle too. It is a good idea in > certain cases. > > Bill Bremmer RPT > Madison, Wisconsin
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