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Hawkmoon

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What glue to use? (Advice needed)
« on: December 17, 2009, 10:28:41 PM »
My wife loves antiquey things and "bric-a-brac." Her latest treasure is a rather lovely little crystal dinner bell -- the only problem being that the crystal stem is snapped in two. I figure I have ONE chance to glue it back together, and if I choose the wrong adhesive I'll likely contaminate the surfaces so that no other adhesive will ever have a chance.

With that as background -- what's THE best glue/adhesive for glass? Krazy Glue? Super Glue? ___?
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Re: What glue to use? (Advice needed)
« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2009, 11:08:46 PM »
Tell her it's busted. She can throw stuff in the microwave as well as anyone else.
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Re: What glue to use? (Advice needed)
« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2009, 11:48:31 PM »
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Re: What glue to use? (Advice needed)
« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2009, 11:53:02 PM »
Thanks, Professor, but ...

The glue itself isn't overly expensive, but they say trying to cure it with natural sunlight (which is scarce here for the next five months anyway) is not recommended. Their cheapest kit with a U.V. source is $70.

Not gonna happen.

Any other nominees for best adhesive for glass-to-glass repairs?
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Re: What glue to use? (Advice needed)
« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2009, 12:55:24 AM »
You don't know anyone with a blacklight?
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Re: What glue to use? (Advice needed)
« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2009, 03:25:27 AM »
Duct tape?
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Re: What glue to use? (Advice needed)
« Reply #6 on: December 18, 2009, 08:51:21 AM »
Do you have a friendly dentist  with a UV lightpipe?

Blue xmas lights bleed into the UV spectrum
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Re: What glue to use? (Advice needed)
« Reply #7 on: December 18, 2009, 10:06:31 AM »
You can get a black light bulb at just about any hardware store.  I have one in a trouble light that I used to find pet accidents on the carpet. 
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Re: What glue to use? (Advice needed)
« Reply #8 on: December 18, 2009, 09:20:26 PM »
I can recommend that you NOT use gorilla glue.
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Re: What glue to use? (Advice needed)
« Reply #9 on: December 18, 2009, 11:00:35 PM »
Hawk, NAPA and Advance Auto both sell low cost (about $20) UV lights for AC leak detection.  I've used mine to kick UV glue before and it works well.  The linked glass glue is really the best bet.

Like so:
http://www.tooloutfitters.com/41-led-flashlight-with-double-switch-and-uv-light.html

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_UV-A-C-Interdynamics_9220007-P_N3570_T%7CGRP2001____
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Re: What glue to use? (Advice needed)
« Reply #10 on: December 18, 2009, 11:41:45 PM »
But do those UV lights emit the right wavelength to cure that glue?
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