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Model Railroading > Faller Glue Wire Rod QuestionDate: 02/03/16 10:31 Faller Glue Wire Rod Question Author: philhoov I used to have a thin wire that I inserted into my Faller Glue bottle dispensing tube to keep it from clogging.
I got it from my LHS (now out of business) and they got it from a customer who had found a super-thin wire and wrapped a piece of tape on one end (to help hold it). Problem is I lost it or discarded it by mistake. Does anyone know where I could get another wire? TIA Phil Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/03/16 10:32 by philhoov. Date: 02/03/16 11:05 Re: Faller Glue Wire Rod Question Author: BAB A piece of music wire from the local hobby shop would work or a paper clip is another. A long needle from your wifes sewing room also works but hard on the relation ship sometimes.
Date: 02/03/16 14:00 Re: Faller Glue Wire Rod Question Author: philhoov I found the ideal solution at my local music store today.
It was a very thin guitar wire for $1.00, complete with a fob on one end of it. All I need to do is trim it to the proper length. Date: 02/04/16 19:54 Re: Faller Glue Wire Rod Question Author: geoffherrig The easy solution to this problem is to hold a lit match under the tube for a few seconds. The blockage will be burned up. While doing this, don't point the end of the tube in your direction because it may spit out a small amount of glue and a little smoke. Let it cool for a minute and you're back in business. I don't remember where I learned this, but I think it was from Faller's own literature. Done it dozens and dozens of times. Good luck!
Date: 02/04/16 20:27 Re: Faller Glue Wire Rod Question Author: philhoov I found a better solution by going to my local music store with the Faller glue bottle.
Bought a thin guitar string for $1.00 and will cut it to length. It even has a fob on the end of it to pull it out of the tube. I also found "beading pins" (hope I have that correct) @ Hobby Lobby in three thicknesses for $1.99 for several. Now, my excuses for not building more buildings are gone! Phil |