Gene wrote:
> I've got a bottle of Gorrila glue that is getting old and very thick.
> Anybody know of a way to make it run again? Maybe a microwave oven or
> something?
>From what I know about Gorilla glue, it would seem that the glue is
reacting with the humidity in the air, and is slowly gluing to itself.
It will continue to get thicker and thicker until it sets up
completely.
That's why I buy the small bottle.
-Phil Crow
>I have been able to extend the shelf life from it's stated 1 year to several years be sealing the entire bottle in a larger container after each use.
I like that idea. It may work even better if you put some dessicant
inside the larger container. (Lee Valley has some in bulk they call
"flower drying crystals" - or any kind of silica gel, Dri-Rite, etc.)
I might just have to try that.
The Gorilla Glue in general may last longer (i.e. react slower) if kept
cool, but if you kept it in the fridge, you'd want to watch out for
condensation when you take it out. I'm not sure whether very cold
temps/freezing would be harmful - I'm sure you could call them if it's
not on the bottle.
Andy
On Mon, 3 Apr 2006 12:29:22 -0500, [email protected] (Gene) wrote:
>I've got a bottle of Gorrila glue that is getting old and very thick.
>Anybody know of a way to make it run again? Maybe a microwave oven or
>something?
Throw it away and buy a new one.
These adhesives are based on urethane and are moisture (in the air)
catalyzed. Thus, the stuff you have is partially cross-linked
so-to-speak and that cannot be reversed -at least not in the shop.
If you were to run a test using this bottle and a new bottle you would
find that the old one has diminished bonding properties.
I have been able to extend the shelf life from it's stated 1 year to several
years be sealing the entire bottle in a larger container after each use.
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"Gene" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I've got a bottle of Gorrila glue that is getting old and very thick.
> Anybody know of a way to make it run again? Maybe a microwave oven or
> something?
>
>I have been able to extend the shelf life from it's stated 1 year to several
> years be sealing the entire bottle in a larger container after each use.
>
>
I use these from Lee Valley, they are like little "micro-condoms", take a gander:
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&p=45858&cat=1,110,42967&ap=1
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Alex - "newbie_neander" woodworker
cravdraa_at-yahoo_dot-com
not my site: http://www.e-sword.net/
"Gene" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I've got a bottle of Gorrila glue that is getting old and very thick.
> Anybody know of a way to make it run again? Maybe a microwave oven or
> something?
>
Time to buy a new bottle in a size that you will use up in 6 months.