Syringes

[John Saxton]

Are the syringes normally employed in medical circles appropriate for using with glue for tacking inlay stringers,and glue repair jobs as well as washing out glue joints?

Is the needle capable of withstanding the type of abuse it may get(I'm not talking about dark alleys here!)?

I have some plastic syringes with plastic nozzles which are too thick for some of the finer points of access but are OK in other areas of work.
TIA
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Johnno

[Shane Watson]

I have used syringes for years, mainly for injecting glue under veneer that is starting to lift. It is an invaluable tool that I wouldn't go without. But they need the same respect (if not more) as any tool in the workshop. Infact I always tend to take extra care when there use is required.

The needle dosn't last long as the constant pushing and proding under veneer etc takes it toll and its not long before the needle hits something a little hard and it bends, rendering it useless.

I can't tell you what gauge needle I use as I have no idea, its embarrassing enough going into a chemist to ask for the damn things, let alone getting into technical details with the chemist, who coincedentally is always quizing me as to why I need them???? But I have heard that Vetenary's stock the larger gauge needles if you need a large gauge, but I prefer a smaller gauge to get into tighter places. Although thinning the glue is required to allow the glue to flow slowly through the needle.

One thing though, If anyone does decide to use syringes. It is important that these syringes and needles be disposed of safely into a designated 'sharps' bin. I think all councils have available these bins in all towns, so use them... You don't want some poor guy working at the dump or refuse station funmbling around and accidently finds a needle stuck in his foot or hand cause somebody couldn't dispose of it properly, think of what that guy has to go through both mentally and medically to prove that he has caught no diseases....

Saftey is my main concern with syringes, before, during & after use...


Anyway enough of my rambling http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/biggrin.gif


Cheers...




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Shane Watson..

Combine Love & Skill & You Can Expect A Masterpiece!

[Shane Watson]

geez, one slip of the finger!! And look what happens http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/rolleyes.gif

Ya can delete the top one and this one if ya want Neil or ...Its outside my juristiction http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/biggrin.gif

Geez peoples R gunna think I slipped with the syringe today.... http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/eek.gif


Cheers....

[Iain]

I use diabetic syringes for oiling the bearings on my router bits and I find they are good, tried to use a larger one for mixing tung and pure turpentine and the bloody thing seized up. Glass syringes are still available and are a good choice and as outlined before vetinary supplies have a range of big needles and syringes. About the biggest needle availble from a chemist is a 19g which is what is used for penicillin and taking blood. Vets use one that resembles a 6" hollow nail.

[Lance]

Solvents, glues and oils may cause the rubber plunger to swell (and if plastic the body may craze). If you need larger capacity (60ml) and a larger quantity try a surgical supply shop listed in your local yellow pages.

[ubeaut]

I have a supply of glass syringes that I got from a hospital I also have a number of heavy guage needles that are only about 20-25mm long they are perfect for almost averything from oiling to gluing. If the needle hits a nail or the cement floor, it won't bend and is easily resharpened on a fine oil stone. I have been using the same ones for about 20 years now. Wouldn't like to have on stuck into my arm.

A glass syringe is much better than plastic. I think the needles I use were used for injecting syrup etc. into veins for Xrays and other yucky stuff. Many of the refill kits for inkjet printers have syringes with heavy guage needles. The needles used by diabetics etc. are usually too thin to let most glues run through easily.

Boy what a ramble.

Night all - Neil http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/smile.gif

[John Saxton]

Thanks a lot guys,plenty of info for food for thought.
Cheers http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/smile.gif

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Johnno

[S Hayward]

G'day
I bought a box of syringes from the local hospital suppliers. $18.00 for 100. At that price if they start to foul up we chuck 'em. No needles with these, you can buy those separately. I use them to accurately measure hardeners for some of my glues such as epoxy and two part PVA. I would suggest the chemist would be quite an expensive place to buy from. The Yellow Pages will have listings for suppliers of medical equipment and supplies.
Cheers
Shaun

[AlexS]

If you're worried about syringes falling or sticking into the wrong hands, you might try drafting supply places such as Aarque, ask for an ink spoid. You may have to find one of the old blokes who knows what you're talking about. It's a plastic reservoir with a blunt needle. Used to be used for filling drafting pens. They probably have thousands of them if they know where to look.