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Re: Glueing old lego
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lugnet.general
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Sat, 28 Aug 2004 03:33:41 GMT
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Larry Pieniazek wrote:
> In lugnet.general, Thomas Stangl wrote:
> > MEK - I believe Methyl Ethyl Ketone
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> I believe the model shop used to use this as well.
Yeah, they use an even nastier mix of MEK and ABS resin. At least they did when I
toured the Model Shop during one of the BWs.
> > Try local hardware stores in the paint dept.
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> Do a search on Google for MEK and for Methyl Ethyl Ketone... it is nasty stuff
> and you want to be prepared to use it safely!
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> Great ventilation is a must. If it were me I'd work outside. (the model builders
> have elaborate venting systems in their workshops IIRC)...
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Tom Stangl
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| (...) Yeah the Legoland California Modelshop still uses the MEK/ABS mixture. From what I have heard, all the other modelshops have switched to the new glue. The LEGO company feels MEK is too dangerous for employees to use, but some parks have been (...) (20 years ago, 28-Aug-04, to lugnet.general)
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| (...) I believe the model shop used to use this as well. (...) Do a search on Google for MEK and for Methyl Ethyl Ketone... it is nasty stuff and you want to be prepared to use it safely! Great ventilation is a must. If it were me I'd work outside. (...) (20 years ago, 28-Aug-04, to lugnet.general)
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