Building without CA glues

[golddustpeak]

I have alergic reactions to ANY and all forms of CA glues........

 

Can I complete a POF using just Elmers or such?

 

Any suggestions???

 

TNX

[Jay 1]

Sure--they're great glues for POF & POB builds. Indeed, PVA glues are the glues of choice for building ships. Elmer's, Gorilla, and TiteBond (I personally like TiteBond) to name a few, are all excellent choices. Indeed, most builders don't use CA at all or very rarely.

 

PVAs take more time to cure; however, they're much easier to de-bond when goofs happen.

 

Jay

Edited September 15, 2013 by JMaitri

[Jim Lad]

Yep!  I've never used a drop of CA glue!

 

John

[mtaylor]

Here's 3 good links on gluing.  Where PVA won't work, you might have to go with epoxy.

 

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/943-gluing-techniques-and-associated-information/

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1894-glue-recommendations/?hl=glue

http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2168-ca-vs-wood-glue/

 

There's been other posts, some in build logs, by people who have the same issue. 

[golddustpeak]

Thanks folks !!!!!!!!!!

 

That's good news as it looks like a go for me.

 

I was just worried after reading so many kit requirements listing CA.....

[dgbot]

They reason they recommend CA is that the joint does not need clamping.  And it is quicker.  PVA glues and epoxy are still the major glues I use.

David B