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Arthur Wood
04-02-2006, 8:47 PM
http://www.mcfeelys.com/product.asp?pid=FSC-4011

Seems like an effective product. . .

A search didn't reveal any posts on it. Anyone have any experiences with this?

Thanks

Per Swenson
04-02-2006, 8:52 PM
Yes, works as advertised.

But I much prefer a empty dishwashing detergent bottle.

Per

Howard Rosenberg
04-02-2006, 9:02 PM
It's as good a glue bottle as any.

It's biggest (only?) advantage is that glue stops coming out right as you stop squeezing it. Sure helps keep glue-ups tidier.

But - it offers nothing that couldn't be accomplished with a multi-tip glue bottle AND taking the time to get to know the bottle in order to release your grip at EXACTLy the right moment.

HTH
Howard

Matt Meiser
04-02-2006, 9:17 PM
I have been using one for a year or so and like it. I find it easier to control than the bottles the glue comes in. I just bought a second one.

If you forget and leave the cap off overnight, you'll have a hard time digging the glue out without something like a dental pick. I picked up some extra tips for that reason.

Jim Becker
04-02-2006, 9:39 PM
It essentially works...but the cap on the review unit I got from a mag awhile back just doesn't thread on all that well. A "really good" squeeze can pop the top off. I pretty much don't use it...the stock Titebond bottles work great for me.

Steve Clardy
04-02-2006, 9:49 PM
Had two of them. Thought they would be the cats meow.
Finally trashed them. Tips plug easily. Glue just did not drain back in very well for me. The small, narrow holes, I thought would be ideal for glue control.
And, had one of the threaded caps pop off. What a mess.

Rick Haigh
04-02-2006, 9:58 PM
I thought they would be really nice for glue control, but I have only had problems with mine. I have two different sizes and they both have problem keeping the red cap on when not in use. It just falls off. I also dropped the small bottle recently and the plastic shattered in one of the corners. I did not notice it until it had dripped glue all over. I do not think they were a good investment:(. The old titebond bottles work the best for me.

Arthur Wood
04-02-2006, 10:15 PM
It's as good a glue bottle as any.

It's biggest (only?) advantage is that glue stops coming out right as you stop squeezing it. Sure helps keep glue-ups tidier.

But - it offers nothing that couldn't be accomplished with a multi-tip glue bottle AND taking the time to get to know the bottle in order to release your grip at EXACTLy the right moment.

HTH
Howard

Interesting, I thought the biggest advantage would be that glue is "at the ready". . . (doesn't need to be stored upside down or shaken to get the glue to the tip)

JayStPeter
04-02-2006, 10:17 PM
I have the same experience as Rick. It seems like the cap on the tip is made for the tip when it isn't installed on the bottle. The screw cap that holds the tip to the bottle blocks the cap from fully seating and it just falls off. I noticed this flaw and have never even bothered to put glue in it. Junk IMO.

Jay

Chris Fite
04-02-2006, 10:32 PM
I find that the twist top mustard squeeze bottles work well.

Jim W. White
04-03-2006, 1:28 AM
I'll second the old mustard bottles. It is a crime in my house to through one out. Unfortuenatley, French's has gone to a "higher tech" model now, so I hope my current bottles hold out or I'll have to buy some cheap mustard, just for the bottle :p

Tony Falotico
04-03-2006, 6:42 AM
As a matter of fact, I kinda like them.

I've had a couple for a while now and use them exclusively. A friend of mine was in the shop and used it, liked it and bought the small one for his RC plane projects. As far as the cap problems ....... uhh, what cap ?? :D

Andy Hoyt
04-03-2006, 6:47 AM
I have the small one and use it routinely. Yup, the cap stinks, but I use one from a CA glue bottle and it stays on very well. And yup, the tips clog up but clear easily with a nail or other pointy thing. The trick is to not recap it immediately after use - just wait a minute or so.

Matt Meiser
04-03-2006, 7:48 AM
It sounds like their quality is inconsistent. I haven't had any problems with either of the caps not fitting correctly.

Mark Pruitt
04-03-2006, 7:57 AM
Does it come with an orifice for buscuit slots?

Mike Evertsen
04-03-2006, 8:33 AM
I just stated using one I like it because the glue comes out standing up or sides ways. don't take much squeezing to get the glue out. I always forget to put the cap on.

Mike Goetzke
04-03-2006, 9:24 AM
It sounds like their quality is inconsistent. I haven't had any problems with either of the caps not fitting correctly.

I've had one for about a year now and really like it. I did have a cap fit problem but only needed to cut down the red cap slightly.

Mike