[Jewelry making - Article 00332] - Re: [Orchid] Epoxy glue maintenance

[Dave Arens]

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    Hi Sticky, 

>     Ok, somewhat off-topic but I didn't know where else to turn...
>     Does anyone have a trick for preventing their epoxy glue tubes from
>     LEAKING all over the darn place?

    This may not solve your problem entirely, but it should help a
    little. 

    When finished squeezing out the desired amount of product, hold the
    tube vertical with the tip up. Wipe the tip  of any excess. While the
    tip is in this position, withdraw the plunger just a little & replace
    the cap. This reduces the residual pressure in the tube. Many times,
    it's the residual pressure that causes the stuff to leak. 

Dave


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