Precise application for Tokonole, glue, dye, grease, oil

[Lil Doodler]

Howdy!

I'm wondering if anyone else uses Dental/Vet syringes? I did a search for syringes in the forums, and saw only medical metal needle type syringes.

These are intended for Dental use or vet use, but I've found they're perfect for many other applications where a small or precise amount is best.

I first used them on the inside borders of leather before sewing. Holds the leather in place so it doesn't shift around. Just a small bead is all that's needed. I don't use powerful leather glue in this situation because it's just to hold the leather pieces together while it's being sewn.

It's easy to use Elmers or Tokonole in the syringe on leather edging. Where there's a valley or gap between different layers of leather, precisely fill it and let it dry before applying another layer or top layer. You can easily trim the tip to get a larger bead for wider/thicker edges. After finishing using the syringe, leave a small bead outside the tip to dry up and seal it until the next use (just like a caulk gun).

The syringes can be also used for leather paint, dyes or oils. With thicker fluids, it's harder to pull in and push out but it will work. I also use these for lubricating machinery, guns and even doors with oils and grease. It's really efficient at putting oil on the inside rails of slides and bcg.

These are fairly inexpensive. On Amazon, I got a 10 pack for under $10 including tax. Although these are disposable, I have yet to throw one away.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C9HF3SRQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

 

 

Edited November 21 by Lil Doodler

[maxdaddy]

Great suggestions!

[MarshalWill]

Those look interesting. How do you clean them or keep the glue from setting up inside them?

[Lil Doodler]

Thanks for your question.

To prevent the glue from setting up, leave a bead of glue hanging outside the tip, just like with a caulk gun. When you use the syringe the next time, wipe/pull the bead on the end of the tip off. After that, I push a little out to clean the passage before applying whatever the substance is onto the project.

When the syringe gets low, clean the tip off (if necessary) and suck up some more of whatever to refill.

If somehow the substance inside hardens, just throw the syringe away. The syringes are inexpensive - cost less than a buck.

So far, I haven't had to throw any away.

[MarshalWill]

Thanks. Looks like it works well.