Sharing a glue storage tip

[Danne]

So I have been trying to find a good solution for storing glue for a while.

I have tried those "Ts-boy" but they are not air-tight so glue dries, I can't fit a glue spreader in the opening.

I have tried jam jars, which works fine for water based glue. 

But then I tried these bottles (See my photos) And it works awesome for water based glue, but with solvent based glue it start to dissolve the seal, and the glue dries. So I made a new seal from industrial rubbet mat (Yes I have put it in different solvents, I had it laying in acetone for hours and it doesn't affect the rubber. Unfortunately I don't know where you buy this because I got it from a friend. But an industrial supplier should have it, and they should also have spec sheets for the material so you can see that it works with stronger solvents.

Ps. This rubber is also awesome to use as a punching mat for stitching irons. you can barely see the holes, and you can't feel them after.

 

Edited August 19, 2020 by Danne

[Handstitched]

I'm guessing you've seen this before?

http://www.renia.com/tech_GB_E/320-GB_E.tech.pdf

HS

[chuck123wapati]

On 8/19/2020 at 10:02 AM, Danne said:

So I have been trying to find a good solution for storing glue for a while.

I have tried those "Ts-boy" but they are not air-tight so glue dries, I can't fit a glue spreader in the opening.

I have tried jam jars, which works fine for water based glue. 

But then I tried these bottles (See my photos) And it works awesome for water based glue, but with solvent based glue it start to dissolve the seal, and the glue dries. So I made a new seal from industrial rubbet mat (Yes I have put it in different solvents, I had it laying in acetone for hours and it doesn't affect the rubber. Unfortunately I don't know where you buy this because I got it from a friend. But an industrial supplier should have it, and they should also have spec sheets for the material so you can see that it works with stronger solvents.

Ps. This rubber is also awesome to use as a punching mat for stitching irons. you can barely see the holes, and you can't feel them after.

 

Good idea no more pliers to get the lid off lol.

[mike02130]

I've been storing various glues upside down for years.  Seems to work.  Paint cans, too.

[Danne]

31 minutes ago, mike02130 said:

I've been storing various glues upside down for years.  Seems to work.  Paint cans, too.

Yes i've seen that solution too, but if I would do like that on these jars, it would be very messy when I open the lid. Here I can quickly open it up put my glue spreader in the glue and close it. Very quick, and I will update how it works for a little longer time. I will slightly dilute the glue now an then if opened often but with the old seal it became thick very quick.