Re: Best glue for Lego?

I should have mentioned what I was gluing.  I didn't like the ordinary
looking USB thumbdrive so I decided to make a housing out of 1X2 Lego.  It
took some dremmeling and work with the needle files to get it inside but I
did and decided to start gluing.  I first tried Testors model glue.  It
didn't work in spite of the fact that ABS is mentioned on the label.  So I
asked about the plumbing glue.

I used it and it works pretty well, especially when you consider the small
surface area involved.  Sadly, the only transparent I could find was for
PVC and I had to resort to black.  To hide it, I just made sure that every
joint has one black side.  So the sequence is Yello, black, blue, black,
yello, black, blue, thin black, thin transparent green.

It looks pretty good.

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Mark Healey
marknews(at)healeyonline(dot)com

I'm late to the discussion, but I wanted to say that's a great idea for
the thumbdrive. Anyway, Eric Harshbarger (a non-Lego employed professional
Lego builder, http://www.ericharshbarger.org/lego/index.html ) has
recommended Oatey glue (FAQ #3). I've purchased a tin to have around
in case I need to glue lego, but all I've ever used it for is repairing
other plastic toys.

It does melt the plastic a bit, so you might not want to use it on clear
pieces, and you do want to use it sparingly.

Elijah
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gets lots of toy repair jobs from the kids