Scottnkat Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 (edited) I don't know how many of you guys have problems with glue bottles that like to spill over, but with my occasional hand spasms and even just plain klutziness, I haven't yet had a single bottle of glue last me - every single bottle has been knocked over at least once, sometimes completely ruining the model parts on the desk at the time. Here's what I did to resolve it: I picked up a round wood plaque at Michael's for about $0.80 or so. I brought it home and drilled a hole in the middle just slightly larger than the bottle of glue. I was able to finish the old bottle and I am now halfway through this bottle and not a single spill since. Edited September 9, 2013 by Scottnkat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Dog Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 great tip.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 That is a good tip... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Yep, great tip, have had the same problem a time or two myself, maybe it's something in the glue ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Nice idea. My bottle of Zap A Gap is a shape that just loves to fall over. Fortunately it doesn't spill. I have glued it in to the bottom of a cut down small cup to give it a larger base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Excellent idea! Thanks for sharing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobobbie Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Another way to prevent glue/paint spills. I went down to the local Habitat for Humanity resale store and picked up some 12 x 12 ceramic tiles for 50 cents a piece. Then I picked up some scrap PVC pipe sections for a .10 cents. I glued the pipe sections to the ceramic tiles with 5 minute epoxy and with a hey nonnie I have a spill proof glue and paint holders. I purchased a lazy susan at the local ace. Glued it to two ceramic tiles and now I have a rotating paint stand. Bob Gregory messing up one model at a time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbman Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 HI! SCOTT WHERE DO YOU BUY THE PRO WELD GLUE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottnkat Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 I typically get it at my local hobby shop. When they have it in stock, I'll buy 3 or 4 bottles at a time. Once I had to order online from Model Roundup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I use an old cap from a can of primer. Not as much circumference as yours, but it seems to work OK. I might try your idea though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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