Any help or ideas would be appreciated.
Hi Neil,
I too was looking for a better way and came across this product, used in beading and thread craft.
I have ordered one but not yet put it to use.
I too was looking for a better way and came across this product, used in beading and thread craft.
I have ordered one but not yet put it to use.
Many thanks Chestcutter.
Sounds and looks good. Have just ordered one also now.
I use a mini drop of thin viscosity CA on the rope. Then I cut off in the middle of CA wetted area with a scalpel. Looks neat.
This also works well but does leave the rope looking glossy where the CA is.
Where it is glossy I apply a bit of acetone on a swab.
Acetone dissolves CA.
Will not this "zapper" leave a plastic bulb on the rope end? I would imagine it will and thinking that it is not acceptable.
Can't comment at this stage because I'm a long way away from doing any actual rigging. To date its just been cutting leftovers which depending on rope size has been acceptable to me. Anything has to be better than CA fumes and affects thereof.
Mine came from Aliexpress NZD14.95 (USD8.41) including postage.
Have you tried 'odourless' CA? I can recommend BSI (Bob Smith Industries). It overcame my allergy to standard CA.
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Hi Stuart, Yes I do use the BSI Gold label CA. It is very good but with the infrequency of use per model it seems to go off so I only purchase the 1oz, still very expensive for the size. While it is gentler, the product still gives me mild breathing and visual issues. As a last resort BSI Gold label is what I use if I must use CA. Cheers and a very Merry Festive Season to you and yours.
Thanks. I keep mine in the fridge, although the ones in use stay out ready - 1/2 oz med. (only size available here), & 1oz thin. I use a long disposable tip, which tends to seal itself, thus preventing it 'going off',- I just snip the end off each time.
Seasons greetings to you, & all .