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A Better Glue Dispenser
Nov 16, 2006
I like to buy bulk glue to save money. In the past I transferred the glue to a small dispenser for use, the kind with a chisel tip. Over time, however, the tips on these applicators clog up and don’t seal very well. When I got tired of this, I came up with the idea of using a water bottle with a sports cap. These seal well, are just the right size, and produce a thin glueline. So next time you buy a case of water, get one with sports caps, and you’ll have enough ready-made glue dispensers to last several years
Drawings by Jim Richey.
Drawings by Jim Richey.
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