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Re: Cyanoacrylate vs. household cement

  • From: John Bercovitz <bercov@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Subject: Re: Cyanoacrylate vs. household cement
  • Date: Fri, 2 Apr 1999 09:02:12 -0800
>If I recall correctly, someone on P3D (Mike Watters?, of twin-XA fame) 
>worried that cyanoacrylate would have a deleterious affect on the opics.  
>The person suggested using household cement (Duco, for instance) instead,
>if possible.
>
>Is this correct?

Cyanoacrylate only outgasses for a short time.  I wouldn't bag the
thing while the glue is setting - it actually sets for a while 
after it feels set.  A few hours and it should be fine.

John B