CREATIVE Crankshaft Table!

February 26, 2012 No comments »

[Photo Credits:  Sean Corron The Artificer's Repository website]

Check out this amazing glass table made using a 1987 Volvo 240 crankshaft!  Sean Corron, the designer and artist, stripped down the old car and saved some of the parts to use on repairs of his own Volvo; sold other parts; and decided to refabricate some of the parts that were no longer useful in cars, like this crankshaft, to create something brand new!!  We think this is awesome!!

Sean told us he decided to use The Original Super Glue Glass Adhesive because it would be the best adhesive for this job, “I was searching for the perfect adhesive to complete a project which required a strong bond between glass and metal. Silicone and other air-cure adhesives would dry much too slowly (if ever) and 2-part epoxy has let me down in the past when applied to a smooth surface like glass. Your UV cure glass adhesive was the perfect solution, and my table is holding up well.”

You can check out all of the details on how Sean created this table, and see more pictures, by going directly to his website The Artificer’s Repository.  Thanks for telling us your story, Sean!  We are impressed with your ingenuity and super proud that our product helped you accomplish your creative goal!

No comments »

Posted in Crafts, DIY, Ideas, Products

Tags:

Strong Molecular Super Glue Developed

February 21, 2012 No comments »

Scientists at University of Oxford have developed a “bio-inspired superglue“.  According to an article by Jonathan Wood, at University of Oxford, the Oxford researchers developed the bio-superglue ”"by engineering an unusual protein from a type of bacteria that can cause life-threatening disease” (Streptococcus pyogenes).

The scientists think the new Molecular Super Glue will be very useful in the biotechnology and nanotechnology fields.  Previously scientists had trouble getting a strong grip when trying to work with proteins, but this new substance will “grab hold of proteins or stick them immovably to surfaces.” 

Dr. Mark Howarth and his graduate student Bijan Zakeri at the Department of Biochemistry are conducting the study using funding from the Clarendon Fund at Oxford.  The author in his article states:

“The protein FbaB from Streptococcus pyogenes has a 3D structure that is stabilised by another covalent bond.  This strong chemical bond forms in an instant and binds the loops of the amino acid chain together with exceptional strength.  Mark and his colleagues reckoned with a bit of engineering they could split the protein around this exra covalent bond.  Then, when the two parts were brought together again, they might dock and form this strong bond once more … They’ve nicknamed the larger fragment which formed the bulk of the original protein ‘SpyCatcher’.  Once SpyCatcher gets hold of the shorter protein segment, ‘SpyTag’, it never lets go … They will stick together in test tube reactions or inside cells.  And importantly, they don’t stick to other things …”

Apparently, according to Dr. Howarth, “there isn’t really any equivalent way to bind biomolecules together.  There are chemical reactions that can join two proteins together covalently but often only small proportions react, they take a long time, or they require UV light, toxic catalysts or reaction conditions that could damage living cells.”

This landmark study could have many different applications in the future, but for now this awesome molecular superglue will stay put in the research lab.

No comments »

Posted in Ideas, Super Glue and Health

Tags:

Balsa Wood Super Glue Tip – One of Many Science Olympiad Discoveries!

February 13, 2012 No comments »

Super Glue Corporation salutes the young scientists in America and beyond!  Science Fairs and the Science Olympiad are terrific ways for young people to discover and display important research findings.  Everyone can learn from the students’ precision and problem solving skills. 

Check out this video — This young man has discovered a clever technique for gluing thin, balsa wood corners together using Zap CA, accelerator (we would recommend Zip Kicker), and clear tape as surface protection.  This tip is very handy, especially when lots of these mitered corners are required in building the towers, bridges, and structures specified in these competitions. 

  [Video Credit:  NC Science Olympiad:  How To Glue Balsa]

Good luck to everyone competing in the 2012 Science Olympiad National Tournament in Florida, May 18-19th, 2012.

Young Scientists:  Let us know how you are using super glue products to compete in a science fair or upcoming Science Olympiad and you may win free products!

No comments »

Posted in Ideas, models, Products, Quick Fixes

Tags:

How Well Do You Know Super Glue? Take a Quiz!

No comments »

Recently, we saw this super glue quiz circulating on Twitter so - armed with years of product knowledge - this blogger decided to step up to the plate and ace it (er, um, I mean, take it).

Here’s the link to the internet quiz:  http://bit.ly/AqIXF2

We suggest you take the quiz now, before reading further, and see how you do.  FYI: I was surprised that I missed two out of the ten!  I’ll let you know, which ones and why, once you’ve had a chance to take the quiz … go now, take it … then come back and finish reading this post.

READ BELOW ONLY AFTER YOU’VE TAKEN THE QUIZ!

So, how did YOU do?  Did you get them all right?  If so, good for you … If not, keep reading, maybe this will make you feel a bit better …

After I missed two, I sent the quiz along to some others “in the know” (cyanoacrylate scientists and such ;) )  and asked them to take the quiz.  Turns out most of us missed the same question!  It’s not that the quiz answers are wrong, but we think we would have stated the answer differently if we had been clever enough to design this quiz.

The first question I missed is the one most of us missed.  It is question #4  What is required to trigger super glue to work?  (heat, air or water)  We answered “air”.  The correct QUIZ answer is “water”.  In our opinion, the moisture in the air is what is required to trigger super glue to work.  Perhaps you think that still means water, but you do not need to douse super glue with water to get it to work.  Simple exposure to air is enough to trigger super glue to work as there is enough moisture in the air to trigger super glue to work. 

The second question I missed was really my mistake.  It was question #6 If you stick your fingers together with super glue what should you soak them in? (water, alcohol or soapy water)  I answered “alcohol” which I mistook for acetone — acetone DOES remove super glue, but the quiz is correct, the first thing to try is “soapy water”.  If soapy water doesn’t work then try acetone … not alcohol.

Anyway, that was fun and a good exercise in semantics if nothing else!  Let us know how you did and you may win some free products!… As for me, am I smarter than a fifth grader? Not so sure! ;)

No comments »

Posted in Ideas

Tags:

Super Glue – Get the Glue Guide App & Make the right choice everytime!

January 23, 2012 2 comments »

[Video Credit:  Super Glue Corporation]

Do you have trouble deciding which glue to use for your project?  Get the Super Glue App from itunes now!  It is so easy to use!  You will have your answer in seconds. 

If you are lucky and have the iphone 4S just ask Siri, “Search The Original Super Glue iphone app” and she’ll take right to the iTunes link to download our free app!

Go now … Get The Original Super Glue Guide App & Choose the right glue everytime!!!

The Original Super Glue (R) iphone App from Super Glue Corporation on Vimeo.

2 comments »

Posted in Ideas

Tags:

Product Testers Give Two Thumbs Up to E-Z Fuse Tape!

No comments »

Product testers from Handy Magazine were recently given samples of Super Glue Corporation’s newest product, E-Z Fuse Tape, to test.  Early results indicate a 98% approval rating.  Here are some of the comments:

“I used it on the handle of a shovel that was starting to split and it worked great.  I was very impressed with how conveniently it worked just by stretching it and bonding it to itself.  I was very amazed at its durability.  I plan on getting a roll for my motorhome as it will be a handy item to have for emergencies, etc….”

“I had a leaky garden hose when I received this product, so I tried it out right away.  Within minutes my hose was repaired, no more leaks.”

“Done electrical work all my life .. [E-Z Fuse Tape] best I found to do the job that I have seen so far.  Like the way it forms to the work and insulates the work.”

“This tape came at the best time .. the hose for the pump I use to keep water off the cover just sprang a leak.  I tried the tape instead of buying a  new hose.  This happened two weeks ago and still holding strong.  It was very easy to use, just follow the steps and you’re good to go.”

“I have an electrical cord I use often in the summer.  There were a few breaks in the outer covering, which I used E-Z Fuse Tape to cover.  Also, one plug end was starting to come loose for the cord.  Initially this fuse tape seems to make a secure seal.  I will have a lot better indication after using it all next summer.  It is now December, and I do not currently need this cord for yardwork.  However, it is now ready for next summer!

We love hearing good things about our products and we learn from any challenges people have when using our products in real life :) … Tell us how you use our products and how they worked for you and you may win free samples!

 

No comments »

Posted in Ideas, Products

Tags:

Treasure Repair with Super Glue!

No comments »

Treasure repair is one of the best uses of super glue!

Check out this amazing turtle sculpture! It’s carved out of a hockey puck! Most hockey pucks are made of vulcanized rubber which is one of many substrates super glue bonds well.

One of our loyal readers sent these pics in with a note stating “I was able to reattach the leg to the turtle that I had carved out of a hockey puck as a young man.  Thanks for providing the glue that held this memory together!”

You are welcome, Mr. Harper! - Thanks for sharing your story, and talent, with us!

No comments »

Posted in Crafts, DIY, Quick Fixes, Repairs

Tags:

Paper Valentines are the Best!

No comments »

[Photo Credit:  Wikipedia]

St. Valentine’s Day has been celebrated on February 14th since 496 AD.  The day was initially named for one or more Christian martyrs.  (Though deleted by the Catholic Church, in 1969, by Pope Paul VI, from the General Roman Calendar of Saints according to Wikipedia.)

The first association with romantic love and Valentine’s Day is attributed to Geoffrey Chaucer when he wrote, in 1382, ”Parlement of Foules” which translated states “For this was Saint Valentine’s Day, when every bird cometh there to choose his mate.”

Victorian Valentines were treasured pieces of art which were made by hand using tissue, satin, lace, colored inks, embossed hearts and flowers, feathers, pearls, beads, etc. and often included poems and professions of love for recipients.

In the early 19th century. paper valentines became so popular that they were assembled in factories, according to Wikipedia.  Today, according to Wikipedia and the US Greeting Card Association, it’s estimated 190 million Valentine’s are sent each year and 15 million e-valentines were sent in 2010.

While Valentine’s Day is also celebrated with gifts of flowers, candy, jewelry, and a wide-range of other tokens of affection, we still think Paper Valentine’s are the best!!  These special handmade treasures can take hours to make and truly set the holiday apart from other commercial holidays where gifts are purchased in minutes with very little thought or originality.  Go ahead and send off an e-Valentine or a purchased Valentine to your friends and family members, but for that special love in your life we suggest you take some time to assemble a special handmade card using homemade papers, embossed and cut papers, lace, satin, and beads accompanied with your own, unique words describing your feelings of love.

Handy Tip FYI:  Super Glue Corporation even has a terrific paper friendly super glue for you to use to ensure your collage items stay attached for years to come.  The Accutool is one super glue product that actually bonds to paper far outperforming traditional white glues and glue sticks!

 

No comments »

Posted in Crafts, Ideas

Tags:

Ice Fishing Tip Ups

December 19, 2011 No comments »

[Photo Credit:  Giant Lake Trout Ice Fishing Video - Language Warning!]

Winter does not have to be a drag!!  Check out this video.  These ice fisherman are soooo excited by the HUGE lake trout they caught while ice fishing!  (Note:  There is a bit of excited language expressed so turn down the volume if kids are around!) 

Things definitely get heated up when you are in the process of reeling in a fish while ice fishing, but the rest of the time a big part of your adventure spent ice fishing is finding ways to keep yourself warm.  We found this tip that will help with that process!!  Instead of just sitting by your ice fishing hole holding your line you can build yourself a “tip up”.  Tip ups are little flags you attach to your fishing line that will signal you when you’ve caught a fish!  Meanwhile you can just sit and wait keeping yourself warm and ready for THE BIG EVENT!

Here’s what you’ll need to build the tip up:  2 (24 inch) dowels (1 that’s 1/4 inch diameter and 1 that’s 1/2 inch diameter); bright colored cloth; braided fishing line; super glue and scissors.  Click on this link:  How to Build Ice Fishing Tip Ups for the instructions.

So there you have it!  Some VERY COOL winter fun!  Now get going – catch a fish!  Oh, and send us your story!

 

No comments »

Posted in Fishing Tips, Ideas

Tags:

Coral Propagation and Super Glue Gel

No comments »

[Photo Credit:  The Filter Guys]

Coral Propagation is  a very interesting hobby.  We have been hearing about it for years as consumers write in to tell us how they use our super glue products.  ZAP super glue gel seems to be a favored product among aquarium and reef forum contributors and our readers. 

Along with ZAP super glue gel these hobbyists also recommend Zap-A-Gap super glue.  It is also a thick gel that is specially designed for gap filling.  It fills in the coral irregularities and will help attach it to reef rocks or commercial frag tools.  It is best to attach the coral frag to a dry plug or rock outside of the aquarium and then submerge it into the water.  Both the ZAP super glue gel and Zap-A-Gap products are not harmful to the other aquarium inhabitants and by the time the coral attaches itself and the growth process takes off the super glue will disolve and disappear altogether as it ultimately breaks down in water. 

Coral propagation is a very fulfilling hobby as coral reproduces rapidly, transfers easily and can be shared and traded with other hobbyists.  There are so many different varieties of coral out there.  What a cool, fascinating hobby!

If you use super glue products to propagate coral send us your tips and tricks!  We want to hear from you!!

 

No comments »

Posted in Fishing Tips, Ideas

Tags: