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By: Toolmonger » Blog Archive » Bandages Made From Real Duct Tape

Toolmonger » Blog Archive » Bandages Made From Real Duct Tape — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:14:40 +0000

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By: Sean O'Hara

Sean O'Hara — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 15:09:36 +0000

Betsy, while this isn’t recomended (by anyone) I have used it on myself many times and suffered no ill effects.

By: Doug

Doug — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 03:38:58 +0000

Another emergency blood-stopper that has a sterilizing effect on the wound: Cayanne pepper. It works well, I’ve used it, even when I bit my tongue and the bleeding didn’t stop untill I applied a bit of Cayanne. There is a momentary sting that goes away quickly.

By: Betsy Rogers,R.N.

Betsy Rogers,R.N. — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 22:25:09 +0000

I have just super glued my Lab’s wound…pad of foot…staples failed…hope I did the right thing…only applied the glue to edges of wound…not inside…injury is 2 weeks old and staples keep coming out…Has anybody out there ever done this????Betsy

By: Elsa

Elsa — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 04:36:07 +0000

is it really safe to use for something that will go in the mouth?
i broke my retainer and desperately don’t want to have to pay $900 to have it repaired…
can i use Krazy Glue? i have some at home but it isn’t toxic?

By: PR

PR — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 07:32:34 +0000

I hate Super Glue.
Something allways goes wrong.

Last time I got some on eye glasses. Nothing could clean them up,
not even nail polisher.

And for get this part of wasting half a tube. How about 95% of each tube. I found that each tube can be used only once. A few month later when needed again it’s solid.

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Toolmonger » Blog Archive » Finds: 2nd Skin — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 19:57:54 +0000

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By: Jason

Jason — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 03:32:52 +0000

Random Cyanoacrylate (CA) thoughts:

0) They make a CA based skin glue. It’s called Dermabond. It’s sterile and approved for use as a suture.

1) Acetone is the solvent of choice for CA glue. In a pinch you can use nail polish remover (if it contains acetone).

2) CA fumes can be used to enhance latent fingerprints on objects.

3) I find that the Krazy brand of CA glue is the thinnest available. They make various thicknesses of CA glue and you can find the full viscosity spectrum at most hobby shops.

4) They also make an accelerator for CA glue. You spritz it on and the glue sets immediately. One side effect is that it can cause a sort of foaming action.

5) As the article states, CA glue requires water to set. I’ve had good luck with spraying a mist of water on objects that otherwise wouldn’t contain water (metal, etc).

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Fri, 08 Dec 2006 23:46:29 +0000

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By: david

david — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 17:54:49 +0000

Also, it makes a really good finish for wood projects, especially if they’re done with a lathe. It provides a hard, durable surface that isn’t as temperamental as polyurethane, and dries a LOT quicker.

By: Dick

Dick — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 17:53:08 +0000

Yup, I’m also a long-time fan of cyanoacrylate for patching up people damage. While I could never officially condone this sort of thing, here’s my handy guide to how one might theoretically use the schtuff.

0) What kind of damage did you do? Super glue works best on nice clean cuts - razor and glass cuts are ideal. Jagged tears, punctures, crushes, rips, etc. are generally poor choices. If it’s really deep, consider patching it temporarily while you get yourself to the ER. Oh, and it’s great for forehead/scalp injuries… stops the bleeding that nothing else will.

1) Clean the wound. Thoroughly. We’re talking deep down inside the fissure you ripped in your leg with that broken full-length mirror (or something). You have to avoid sealing up any dirt or bacteria in it.

2) Match the two sides of the wound up, trying to get them perfectly aligned. Trust me, you’ll heal better.

3) Apply glue, trying to keep it all on the outside (skin) and not the inside (bloody mess). Make sure to hold the wound closed until the glue has dried.

4) Don’t pick at it. Easier said than done. If you can restrain yourself, the glue falls off on its own after about the right time (2-3+ days).

I’d personally recommend the purple variety with the brush applicator. You can see where you’ve covered, and the brush ensures even goo while keeping you from gluing your one good hand to an open wound.

By: Sean O'Hara

Sean O'Hara — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 14:05:46 +0000

Ha! I knew it was legit gluing myself back together. Chuck has to stop giving me guff now

By: Gene

Gene — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 13:57:27 +0000

Unfortunately, you didn’t think of it first! Cyanoacrylate was used to glue wounds and stop bleeding back in 1966 in Vietnam. The link in my name is to the Wikipedia article on cyanoacrylate, which was discovered by Harry Coover at Eastman Kodak during World War II when searching for a way to make synthetic gun-sights.

I am a HUGE fan of krazy glue, and I keep a tube of it in my tackle box.

By: Ken

Ken — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 01:51:13 +0000

Krazy glue also repairs dentures.Great for glueing a broken tooth back in dentures.

By: Myself

Myself — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 23:25:14 +0000

The Krazy Glue container pictured is the best I’ve found, and it’s because there’s a little desiccant pellet in the tip of the overpack tube. As you mentioned, water cures the glue, so the less moisture it’s exposed to during storage, the better. I had one of these go through the laundry, and the glue was still usable after all that! You’re likely to actually have this tube until it’s empty, rather than throwing out half-full tubes that hardened prematurely like with other packaging styles. Highly recommended.