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| Author: | ballbanjos [ Thu Jan 04, 2024 6:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Glue Looper |
This is probably another case of me being detached from the real world, but I got some of these https://www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/tools-by-job/tools-for-gluing/the-glue-looper through the OLF link at Stew Mac, and they're pretty cool. I've always done this kind of thing off of a toothpick or a pipette in the past. Take a look if you haven't already! Dave |
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| Author: | SteveSmith [ Thu Jan 04, 2024 7:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Glue Looper |
They work great for accurate drop fills in small places, much better than toothpicks or pipettes. I bought some, put one in an Xacto knife handle and have used the same one for years now. I just use a little propane torch to heat it up red hot before I put it up and it's good to go next time. |
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| Author: | J De Rocher [ Thu Jan 04, 2024 7:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Glue Looper |
I haven't seen those before. Do you think they work better than these plastic disposable drop fill toothpicks that they also sell: https://www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/tools-by-job/tools-for-gluing/drop-fill-toothpicks I've used these ones for a long time and have liked them. |
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| Author: | SteveSmith [ Thu Jan 04, 2024 7:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Glue Looper |
J De Rocher wrote: I haven't seen those before. Do you think they work better than these plastic disposable drop fill toothpicks that they also sell: https://www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/tools-by-job/tools-for-gluing/drop-fill-toothpicks I've used these ones for a long time and have liked them. I like the loop tool better than the drop fill toothpicks for getting a small amount of glue placed somewhere but its probably personal preference. |
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| Author: | Dave m2 [ Tue Jan 09, 2024 5:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Glue Looper |
That looks like a really nifty tool. Wonder if we can find them in the UK. Dave |
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| Author: | rbuddy [ Tue Jan 09, 2024 6:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Glue Looper |
Kind of a tool taken from micro-bio labs. Called a 'transfer loop' for moving way less than a drop from one culture to another medium. Also similarly, in a bio lab the loop is torched to disinfect. Get some fine ni-chrome wire, twist a loop the size you want and put a handle on it. Surprised I haven't done that as I have in a lab and just never thought about it when I want a small amount of finish. With wire you can make your loop any shape you want. Thanks for the memory refresh!! Nickel chromium wire just withstands multiple heatings to red hot w/o falling apart. Should be available easily, Amazon has lots, thinnest wire would probably work best and looks like for $6 you can get many lifetimes supply. |
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| Author: | Colin North [ Wed Jan 10, 2024 3:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Glue Looper |
Great! Custom drop fill sizes. |
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| Author: | bluescreek [ Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Glue Looper |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQvW_nULD18 here is another way to create a precise way to drop glue |
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| Author: | Eric Reid [ Wed Jan 10, 2024 11:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Glue Looper |
A short bit of wound guitar string sometimes does the trick. Available in different sizes. |
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| Author: | ballbanjos [ Wed Jan 10, 2024 11:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Glue Looper |
bluescreek wrote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQvW_nULD18 here is another way to create a precise way to drop glue Good trick! Dave |
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