super glue in my ceramic bobbin

[the_grube]

dang... did the old brush super glue on the thread trick and some of it must have rolled down the thread and into the ceramic insert on my bobbin. Of course it was one of my nice umpqua ceramic bobbins. Anyone got a hack for fixing? Acetone cleans up super glue and I don't think it would hurt the ceramic?

 

[CRO]

when in doubt apply some acetone to the non working part of the bobbin. If there is no reaction you should be safe to go.

 

[Buzzy]

Acetone won't hurt your ceramics but it might mess with the insert glueline.

 

[Kilchis]

Put the bobbin in your freezer for a couple of hours, then see if you can dislodge the glue nugget with a dubbing needle.*



* My liability for this recommendation is limited to what you paid me for it.

 

[nwbobber]

Permabond also recommends soaking in warm water to weaken the bond if you're worried about acetone, which would work faster. I believe the water treatment softens the glue, making it easier to scrape off with something.

 

[rotato]

What about heating a wire with flame and insert?

 

[Brute]

What about heating a wire with flame and insert?

Apparently you used to work for the CIA...

 

[Otter]

Maybe this:

LOCTITE SUPERGLUE Glue Remover

LOCTITE Glue Remover: Easily tackles adhesive mishaps! Efficiently removes glues, stains, and labels. Non-drip gel formula for versatile applications.

www.loctite-consumer.co.uk

With this:

Tip Cleaning Kit for Oxy Cutting Tips

Kit for cleaning out oxy acetylene tips in one handy aluminum case. High quality, great price.

weld-ready.ca

 

[the_grube]

Thanks all for the tips. I'm gonna pick up some acetone and squirt/carefully pour it into the ceramic guide and hope it unblocks it.

 

[nwbobber]

Nail polish remover is mostly acetone.

 

[Norm Frechette]

gently insert your bodkin needle and try to push the offending blob of glue out