Glue to Brass Reaction?

[Wooden_Pen_Turner_11]

Is there some kind of chemical reaction that takes place if you use CA glue on tubes? Whenever I do, I get this bad feeling in my nose and my eyes start to water up. Any tips to help or does this happen to everyone?

 

[glycerine]

That's just the off gassing from the CA in general. I don't believe it has anything to do with the tubes. Wear gloves, mask and eyewear and just don't get close to it when it's curing.

 

[Brooks803]

I agree, it's the offgassing. a respirator and all that is very helpful. One thing I do is try not to stand directly over the curing glue. it doesn't help the fumes as far as smell but it helps me with the watery eyes.

 

[ROOKIETURNER]

Buy a small fan (one of those that clip to a desk, 2-3" blades). Turn it on low and a few feet away from your work surface.

 

[PenMan1]

Turn on the shop vac and put the hose near where you are glueing. That usually takes care of the "curing" fumes.

 

[Wooden_Pen_Turner_11]

Alright, thanks guys. I think I'm going to take on the fan idea. I have a few of those desk fans.

 

[JimB]

Also use the fan if you are doing a CA finish because you will have he same problem. Maybe even worse.