Applicator for solvent-based contact adhesive

[tsunkasapa]

2 hours ago, HaloJones said:

For solvents could you use a glass spatula as found in chemistry labs & hi end kitchens? 

You COULD, but why would one spend the money? At $.58 each, use them a few times and throw them away, as opposed to $$$

[fredk]

15 hours ago, Dwight said:

I buy small disposable brushes . . . from Harbor freight . . . they have a metal handle . . . small bristle brush . . . I think they are called acid brushes.

https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-horsehair-bristle-acid-shop-brushes-36-pc-61880.html

At a dime apiece . . . they will last a couple to 5 days . . . then get tossed . . . used mainly for belts, holsters, and knife sheaths.

I used to use those type. Used to get them 6 for £1 but now their price has rocketed up to £1.25 each! If I need a brush I buy and use children's chunky paint brushes, 4 for £1 or less if I buy more

 

[fredk]

An alternative to having spread contact glue over large-ish areas, consider spray glue. We can get tins of spray adhesive in the £ shop

[fredk]

On 12/15/2021 at 11:08 PM, ScottEnglish said:

. . .  I'm considering a cheap silicone spatula as an alternative to a brush. Has anyone tried this?

Thats not a bad idea really. You can get silicone spatulas in the £ shop. Its worth a squid to try it. Probably work ok on thin glue but not on the thicker type

I realised there are different shaped paint scrapers. I use one that looks like this;

I got it in Home Bargains for under £2. The blade end is sharp for scraping but I filed some very light grooves in to the end, parallel with the sides, to help spread the glue, other wise the blade just scrapes the glue right off again

[AzShooter]

I bought a pack of the rubber spatulas from Tandy and they have worked real well.  They aren't that wide so a larger one my work out better for you.    I really like the looks of the Putty Knife from Home Depot and will be getting one to try.