You can also cure UV glue in sunlight. It’s a bit of a pain and can take longer, but it’s an option.
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punksnotdead@slrpnk.net 2 days agoI didn’t even know there was such a thing. Buying a UV lamp for a single repair when other options are available feels a bit antithetical to the Solarpunk ethos though, so I think I’ll try normal glues first. But hey, if all else fails, at least I know there’s a nuclear option as plan b. Thanks!
grue@lemmy.world 2 days ago
If you’re trying to be true to the “solarpunk ethos,” do you really think this is the last repair you’ll ever do?
I, for one, have never regretted letting a ‘one time’ project be an excuse to get a new type of tool.
HerbGrower@slrpnk.net 2 days ago
Depends on the tool and its cost for me. If its something I can realistically see using again and is a reasonable price then sure.
NaibofTabr@infosec.pub 2 days ago
There is a JB Weld UV glue product that comes with a UV LED attached:
www.jbweld.com/product/superweld-light-activated
It’s a blend, not pure UV resin, that will harden quickly where the light hits it but will also slowly cure without UV exposure, so the inner parts of the joint will harden over time.