My New Glue Spreader

[harry strasil]

This is my new high tech glue spreader. Yes, its an ordinary cheap hair comb.
http://traditionaltools.us/cms/modules/coppermine/albums/userpics/10014/glu_sprdr_01.jpeg

Just put a line of glue down and place the comb behind the glue with the top of the comb tilted toward you and pressing down slightly just drag it toward you to spread it, any excess glue will stay on the comb. The top is what it looks for a heavy application with the coarse teeth, and the bottom is what it looks like for a conservative application using the fine teeth.
http://traditionaltools.us/cms/modules/coppermine/albums/userpics/10014/glu_sprdr_02.jpeg

The glue will not adhere to the plastic comb and after it dries just run your thumbnail acrost the ends of the teet and most of the dried glue just pops off, I use a file comb to clean any residue that is left.

[Sam Yerardi]

Excellent idea! I've been using old foam brushes (with the foam removed). Saw it in an old FWW magazine. Works ok but I will try your idea tonight for sure.

[Harold Beck]

Hadn't thought of that one. I do, however, save all those fake credit and membership cards that I get in the junk mail and use those to spread glue. I feel that is is somehow appropriate to cover that junk with glue.

HB

[Jay Kilpatrick]

Hadn't thought of that one. I do, however, save all those fake credit and membership cards that I get in the junk mail and use those to spread glue. I feel that is is somehow appropriate to cover that junk with glue.

HB

I use the fake cards too. One extra thing I do to them is use a pair of scallop edge craft shears on two edges. This helps to evenly distribute the glue and remove excess leaving just enough to give a littel squeeze out and not starve the joint.

[Chris Padilla]

I use the fake cards too. One extra thing I do to them is use a pair of scallop edge craft shears on two edges. This helps to evenly distribute the glue and remove excess leaving just enough to give a littel squeeze out and not starve the joint.

Yes, I borrow my wife's spendy German "pinking shears" to cut a "zig-zag" edge into cc stock. Shhhh...don't tell her.... :)

[Bob Glenn]

I just use my finger. Am I missing something here? ;)

[Jay Kilpatrick]

I just use my finger. Am I missing something here? ;)

Where do I come up with these titles?!? No Bob, I just get tired of wiping glue off of my fingers when I could've avoided getting it on them in the first place. Although I've always thought that the fingerprints you get when peeling dried glue off of fingertips are really fascinating... I guess I'm easily amused.:D

[Marcus Ward]

I generally have to handle parts when gluing up and I get gluey fingerprints on them if I use my hands.