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Re: Glueing old lego
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lugnet.general, lugnet.parts
Date: 
Sat, 28 Aug 2004 02:37:33 GMT
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IIRC, the model builders no longer use MEK (although I still do).  If anyone
has any information as to what the model builders are now using, please let
me know.  MEK is dangerous and too much contact with the fumes makes you do
strange things like modding LEGO...

Rob

crossposting to .parts -good stuff

"Larry Pieniazek" <larry.(mylastname)@ascentialsoftware.DOT.com> wrote in
message news:I34svF.1Ls@lugnet.com...
In lugnet.general, Thomas Stangl wrote:
MEK - I believe Methyl Ethyl Ketone

I believe the model shop used to use this as well.

Try local hardware stores in the paint dept.

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. (the model • builders
have elaborate venting systems in their workshops IIRC)...



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"Rob Hendrix" <rob.removebeforesen...msltc.org> wrote in message news:I34xyK.rn4@lugnet.com... (...) I believe LLCA and Billund are now test using a new substance, but LLW is still on MEK. I can't remember what this substance is called, but it's (...) (20 years ago, 28-Aug-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.parts)

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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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