The MSDS for super glue and the Wikipedia article both warn against using super glue with cotton. So, when splicing strings, using the technique discussed earlier, it might be better to use 100% polyester thread instead of cotton thread.
I have had good success splicing metal overspun strings this way, but it takes a bit of technique to get the thread wound and tied. To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
