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Rocket Dungeon: Wanna glue thisTOthat? (2009-04-30)

The pop over to thisTothat glue advice. [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Centuri Superbond Glue (2010-07-16)

Read the descriptive copy: "The most perfect glue ever developed for model rockets." At NARAM 17 in Orlando, Florida I spent a lot of time with the Centuri Representatives. A young modeler came up ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: New Glue-All Formula (2010-10-04)

Elmer's has changed the formulation of my favorite rocket building glue - Elmer's Glue All. The bottle claims: "New Stronger Formula!" The old bottle (left) is #0372 and made in ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: New"STRONGER" Formula Elmer's Glue All (2011-06-03)

There was a pretty good exchange on TRF about the new "stronger" formula Elmer's Glue All. At left is the older formula bottle, #E372 In the middle, the new "Stronger Formula" #E1324 On the right, ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Titebond Molding & Trim Glue Test Part 1 (2011-10-17)

On the rocketry forums, builders had raved about how well it filled gaps and thicker, non-shrinking fillets. I tried Titebond Molding and Trim Glue before, my results weren't as good. The problem ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Titebond Molding and Trim Glue Part 2 (2011-10-18)

Recently I decided to give it another try: I went to the Granger's website to find the glue. It was in stock, but there was none at the Orlando warehouse. I didn't want to pay $8.00 shipping on a ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Titebond Molding and Trim Glue Part 3 (2011-10-19)

I'm building the Quest Striker AGM and the Estes Mini Honest John right now. The Striker fins got a single Titebond Molding and Trim Glue fillet (top picture) the HoJo got multiple layers of Elmer's ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: TIP: Better Nozzle for Titebond Molding & Trim Glue (2012-01-21)

Here's a tip suggested by Jeff Roberts (Luke Strawwalker or OL JR) on the Rocketry Forum: "... Grab a few of the regular "school glue" type twist-cap nozzle applicators and install them on all your ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Funky Glue Putty = F.G.P. Part 1 (2012-05-08)

On TRF, Mushtang is doing a great build of the Dr. Zooch Saturn V. There's been posts about making "FPG or "Funky Glue Putty" for use in the Dr. Zooch kits, especially on the Saturn V engine bells. ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: FGP = Funky Glue Putty Part 2 (2012-05-09)

Draw the drying glue back to the center, picking up all the smaller pieces and stings of glue into a small blob. Roll your index finger rounding out any irregularitys into a round ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: White Glue or Yellow Glue - Where? (2012-11-23)

A client had sent me a few models for paint touch-ups.One was the Dr. Zooch Space Shuttle. This model was built for the client. I've mentioned a few times before that white glue dries clear. ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: WHITE GLUE! Part 1 (2013-10-31)

"Elmer's  Glue-All  now contains  30% more  glue solids for a stronger bond on paper, wood, cloth, pottery, and all porous materials. It washes easily from brushes, clothing, ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: WHITE GLUE! Part 2 (2013-11-01)

The test -  Here's an older bottle of Aleene's Tacky glue. I bought it a few years back and had never used it. I changed out the orange Elmer's nozzle in place of the wider Aleene's nozzle. ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Super Glues and Teflon Tubes TIPS Part 1 (2014-02-13)

If you buy the standard BOB Smith super glues you'll need tips or Teflon tubing to apply it with any control. This glue is thin! If you don't use an applicator tip the glue will be all over your ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Super Glues and Teflon Tubes TIPS Part 2 (2014-02-27)

The first part of the Super Glue and Teflon Tubes was posted on February 13, HERE Sorry, I thought I had posted both! Whenever you use a thin Super Glue (CA) have a paper towel handy! It can ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Elmer's Glue - Uh-Oh! (2014-07-21)

This was talked about on the forums two years ago. Elmer's had thinned out their glue and is now calling it a "NEW STRONGER FORMULA". Many builders had problems using it, especially on couplers and ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Aleene's Tacky Glue Online Chat (2014-07-24)

Trying to find information about a better white glue, I did an email chat with a representative from Aleene's Tacky Glue: You are now chatting with 'Rebecca' You: Hi Rebecca! You: My name is ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: A Email Question To Elmer's (2014-07-25)

After not getting a good answer about Aleene's Tacky Glue, I sent the same question to Elmer's -  Email:  oddlrockets@bellsouth.net Comments: A while back you changed the old White Glue ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: More Glue Tests (2014-09-01)

I did another "board test" using some new glues I picked up. The old formula Elmer's White and the Aleene's Tacky both dried with high raised sides while the centers sank in. The old formula ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Super Glue Drying Out? tip (2015-02-17)

Dana Eiler sent a link to this tip from Instructables: CLICK HERE "Any kind of glue it's one of the principal tools of a maker, especially super glue, its fast and glues virtually everything. But ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: CA Glue and Teflon Tubing (2015-02-27)

I use Teflon tubing for more control when applying thin CA glue. I'm fortunate to have a hobby store close by that sells the tubing in the right diameter for use in the CA nozzles. Don't ask me ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Super Glue Questions Part 1 (2015-10-27)

On the Rocketry Center Forum, Kirk G asked about Super Glues: His questions are in italics. First up - Super Glues get hard and brittle over time. A older rocket constructed with Super Glue will ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Super Glue Questions Part 2 (2015-10-31)

Thin CA glue flows fast and can clog up the nozzle that comes on the bottle. You might try to find some Teflon tubing to slip into the pointed nozzle end. I found some at Hobbylinc - CLICK HERE ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Plastic to Kraft Tube Glue? (2016-05-25)

Anytime plastic glue is recommended for a tail cone to body tube joint I wonder if it is going to hold. Some new formula plastic glues are non-toxic and don't have solvents they used to. I bought ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Centuri Glue? (2016-06-22)

Here's one I saw for sale on Ebay - Centuri Model Rocket Super Bond Glue. "Twice As Strong As White Glue" This was in the Centuri catalogs for years. I always thought it was interesting that Centuri ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Clearing a Glue Nozzle - TIP (2017-02-02)

Here's one way to clear dried glue from a nozzle tip. Cut the end of a Q-tip stick off at an angle. (I use a LOT of Q-tips when I make rockets.) Turn the nozzle like you are opening it up for ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Better Root Edge Glue Lines TIP (2017-02-18)

This method was explained in an article the Estes guys wrote on rocket building for Sport Rocketry. Here's how a glue line looks after applying right out of the bottle. If this were to be pressed ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: CA Glue Nozzle Clearing TIPS (2017-03-01)

I use Teflon tubing in my CA glue bottles. To see it, CLICK HERE Shave a little of the nozzle off the bottle top until the tubing has a tight friction fit. The problem is, the small diameter Teflon ... [Read More]

Rocket N00b: Glue and Water Weight (2018-05-09)

In some of my more recent posts, I've done a number of informal experiments testing out various materials. In thinking about what order to present them in, I've decided to start with this one, ... [Read More]

Rocket N00b: Messing Around with Glue - Strength, Flexibility, Et Cetera (2018-05-21)

After my little experiment to find out the water weight of white and yellow glue - weight which would be lost as the rocket dried - I got curious about some other properties of adhesives used in ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: CA Glue For Model Rocket Assembly? (2019-04-01)

Super Glues are known by different names - Crazy Glue,   Cyanoacrylate  Glue, CA Glue and CYA Glue. On the Facebook Model Rocketry Fanatic page - Someone asked about using CA glue ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Adam Savage Glue Guide (2019-05-11)

Charley Nash posted this link on the Estes Mocel Rocket page on Faceboook: Adam Savage (Mythbusters) gives a rundown on different glues and their use. To read the article:  CLICK HERE In ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: White (Clear) Glue TIP (2019-08-01)

At the last club launch a fin was broken off my Dr. Zooch Saturn V. TIP: When glue is seen on the outside of a rocket, use a white glue that dries clear. I see this at club launches - a builder ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Back To School Supplies! TIPS (2019-08-03)

You can pick up some school supplies (rocket building supplies) cheap right now - I bought glue sticks, get the name brand glue sticks, not the store brand. I also picked up two bottles of school ... [Read More]

Thrifty Rocketeer: "Wood" Glue is Best? (groan) (2019-11-30)

The Thrifty Rocketeer continues... Our story of the construction of the Cottontail Rabbit "Goonie" (it goes by several different names) will continue in a moment or two.   But first, I ... [Read More]

Thrifty Rocketeer: Even MORE on glues Part 2 (2019-12-01)

The Thrifty Rocketeer continues... Our tail of the construction of the Cottontail Rabbit Goonie (thank you, Peter Alway) continues in one moment...    But first, there was a question about ... [Read More]

Thrifty Rocketeer: "Excuse me, May I borrow your butter?" (2019-12-05)

The Thrifty Rocketeer continues... We'll return to our construction of the Bunny Rabbit "Goonie"  (Thank you,Peter Alway!)  in a few moments, I assure you...   But first, a ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Super Glue DO's and DON"TS (2019-12-10)

We've all seen it before -  First timers want to build a super strong rocket. "Super Glues make it  super and  stronger, right?" WRONG! WOOD GLUES For LPR rockets, use white or ... [Read More]

Model Rocket Building: Which Glues for LPR Building? TIPS (2020-05-02)

On TRF. Alan R wrote: I think the most asked glue question is: "What is the best glue". The answer to that is "The one that works" I only do low power stuff, short list: Paper to paper - white ... [Read More]

Thrifty Rocketeer: "You Used Up ALL THE GLUE...." (2021-01-06)

 The Thrifty Rocketeer blog continues... No, this isn't another glue war thread. You know how when you mix up 5 or 15 minute epoxy and you're applying it, and you've just about run out, ... [Read More]