Will some type of silicone or latex caulking work in place of the
seemingly more nasty stuff? or do you need a very specific bonding agent
for acrylic?
Beverly Erlebacher wrote:
>
> > From: Greg Christenson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 17:38:42 -0500
> >
> > I like the thickened acrylic cement. It fills small voids and provides a
> > secure joint. the only negative is that it takes much longer to setup. As
> > with any adhesives it would be wise to let everything sit and air out for
> > several days before introducing geckos to the setup. Some of the fumes could
> > be detrimental to the geckos health.
>
> If you don't want to buy both the thickened and the ordinary acrylic
> cement, you can make the former from the latter by dissolving some
> scraps of acrylic in it. I believe the fluid is methylene chloride.
>
> Btw, most large cities have numerous plastics suppliers, including those
> that are happy to sell retail to the general public. You can often get
> enough 'scrap' to build what you want much more cheaply than buying full
> sheets. Check your Yellow Pages.
>
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