I’VE READ THE INFO ON THE USE OF THIS ITEM, FILLING THE GLASS TUBE WITH “ZAP-SUPER THIN” WAS A DISASTER. ANYONE GOT A BETTER IDEA ON HOW TO FILL WITH OUT STICKING THE TUBE INTO THE “ZAP?” THE IDEA IS EXCELLENT FOR MY WORK, BUT I NEED SOME EXPERT HELP PLEASE. YOU CAN E-MAIL ME DIRECT AT
MANY THANKS…BILL
Sorry about your troubles Spuds1. Personally I’ve never seen mention of using a Touch n Flow for applying CA glues! A lot of folks here use aftermarket special tips or teflon tubing on the CA bottle to better control the flow.
HTH
As far as I know the TnF was not designed for anything but liquid solvents (cements). There are CA applicators that have a needle tip, but the TnF isn’t one of them. You’d never be able to clean it out and the CA (as you probably discovered) sets up inside the glass tube.
For CA applicators I use Teflon tubing inserted into the end of the bottle applicator. It gives me far greater control and I can reach into tight spots to place a dab where I want it.
CA’s viscosity (even thin) is too thick for such a small opening that the TnF needle applicator uses. The needle applicators I’ve used had a piece of wire stuck down them to keep the tunnel clear. They are usually made of a metal that CA has a hard time latching onto.
I don’t have my TnF instructions, I’ve been using them since they first appeared, can’t remember if it said anything about using CA or not.
You shouldn’t use CA with the TnF. Check out the note on MicroMark’s webpage: http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares.asp?MerchantID=RET01229&Action=Catalog&Type=Product&ID=81778
Jesse
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR HELP. IT IS TRUE & I HAVE USED THE TnF WITH “THIN” LIQUID GLUE WITH GREAT RESULTS. I’M NOT THE SHARPEST TOOL IN THE BOX, SO I THOUGHT, WHAT THE HECK, WHY NOT TRY “ZAP THIN.” I’LL CHECK OUT MICRO-MARK & THAT THAT THIN TEFLON TUBING. A SIDE NOTE; THERE IS WISDOM FROM “USMC 1371,” I TO WAS THERE, SERVICE #1626442, USMC RETIRED, SEMPER FI
I’ve only ever used one with liquid cement, like Tenax. My problem is it keeps getting clogged with either melted plastic or the cement itself. Some clogs I’ve been able to clear but sticking a match under it, but I’ve still went through a few that I’ve had to trash. Any tips on getting around this problem?
Never leave solvents in the TnF for prolonged periods. When you get down to that last 1/4 inch of solvent, blow it out throught the needle applicator to flush it clean.
Never push or poke with the needle, instead do all of your application without touching the surface…it takes a little practice but it can be done.
Using a flame only weakens and breaks down the material that keeps the needle seated into the pipette. If you soak the end in solvent it will clear our the clog. Also you can find wire that is fine enough to pass through the needle applicator as a persuader to clear stubborn clogs.
When my TnF applicator gets clogged with plastic, I just dip the needle end into the glue bottle (I use Pro-Weld) and within seconds, it’s good as new.
-Fred
Thanks for the tips guys. I’ll give them a try.
Hey Mr. Hawk,
Where do you purchase that Teflon tubing?
I want to try using that.
Thanks for the tip.
I get it right at my LHS where I get my CA. If they don’t stock it ask them to.