R. Thorne Posted August 23, 2022 Posted August 23, 2022 Had tried numerous little caps and lids with ho hum results. On my crowded work area (is there any other?) , I would occasionally touch the glue with some part or tool. Well, I am trying this empty pill bottle (with old people, they are ubiquitous), half filled with lead pellets for stability, and on the bottom is a nice little trough for the ca glue or accelerator, or whatever you like. It is sufficiently high off the bench and sturdy/spill resistant. Of course, the price is right. 1
NOBLNG Posted August 24, 2022 Posted August 24, 2022 I made some glue reservoirs by drilling partway through some clear acrylic I have. Then I figured that was a good use also for hardened leftover resin. 1
oldscool Posted August 24, 2022 Posted August 24, 2022 Believe it or not, I use the hollow end of a 177 caliber pellet. Works great when I need just a little and I have about 300 of them. It's getting harder to find the flat nosed type so I bought a bunch. I also use them in my air rifle of course. 1
NOBLNG Posted August 25, 2022 Posted August 25, 2022 Well that’s another use for them besides wheel tubs and storing small parts. And you’re right, there is no shortage of them. If you don’t have a prescription for something by now, you gotta know someone who does.?
iamsuperdan Posted August 25, 2022 Posted August 25, 2022 I usually just put a dab on a scrap piece of plastic or carstock. It gets tossed when I'm done, that way there is a very minimal chance I'll touch it and get it everywhere. Although I still manage.
wrenchr Posted August 26, 2022 Posted August 26, 2022 I buy those little cheap cups and eve paint palettes from the dollar store.
Straightliner59 Posted August 27, 2022 Posted August 27, 2022 I use plastic lids, like those from Pringles or coffee cans, nuts, etc...
jacko Posted August 29, 2022 Posted August 29, 2022 My table top is glass. I put a drop on the glass at the far left corner and scrape it off when dry with a worn out single edge blade. My favorite applicator is the leftover ends from sprue stretching sessions (I'm a ship modeler).
Rick L Posted August 31, 2022 Posted August 31, 2022 Water bottle caps work well for glue and small batches of mixed paint. Toss when done.
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