Test & Compare UV Glue Adhesive for Fly Tying & Crafts

[@richardzacamy4605]

Thanks for this informative video. I'm looking to buy some resin. Do you have a picture of your results that I could print out??

[@downwindsalmon]

As someone who is wanting to UV resin this is awesome. Thank you

[@chrismihulka-nwfishingstuf3852]

You are so welcome!

[@drcoolit]

Excellent presentation and I appreciate your "scientific/methodical" approach to your testing. One note re the difference between Solarez Flex vs Thick -- if you pay close attention, there is actually LESS "bounce" for the Flex vs Thick which suggests it absorbs energy more, i.e. more "elastic" which would of course be consistent with any flexible material. I don't do fly tying but have become interested in these UV cure glues for repairing small things that in the past I've used super-glue for. One of the pluses of these UV cure glues is their ability to be built up around the area you want to repair. There are some other very thin glues (Solarez makes "Bone Dry" ultra-thin) that allow this build-up process with very thin layers for repair items where there are close tolerances and you can't just "lay on" glue. The UV light you have may not be optimal for UV curing -- from what I've seen on the net, 365nm wavelength seems to do better than the longer (395 and up) wavelengths. Thanks again for your review and test. Very informative. Your chart was also informative!

[@diamondcoachcurtis40]

I bought a cheap three bottle set that came with light on Amazon.. Have no Idea what nano the lite is.. It's tacky after cure.. so I want to step up my game once I get the tying down. 365 nano light.. The small details we learn just because we went trout fishing one evening. Hundreds of dollars later, we may have the wrong UV light.. lol

[@SFCPuck]

Well done. I've used almost every one mentioned in this video, with various results. The numbers, without a conclusion, was a great idea!

[@chrismihulka-nwfishingstuf3852]

Thank you!

[@judgetoogood1033]

Chris will you do a test on how to make flexible resin. Thank you.

[@LambertFick]

Thank you, really found it informative.

[@ryantherock7664]

Great effort thanks for doing this!

[@edstephens9235]

I have used the Clear Cure products and been happy with them. I wonder about the curing lamps, it I get some Loon Thin, will I need to get a new lamp? Thanks for the informative video,

[@chrismihulka-nwfishingstuf3852]

Most UV products cure with the same wavelength of light. If your lamp works for one type, it should work for others.

[@edstephens9235]

Thanks for the reply. I thought as much, but I've read where some lamps are at a different wavelength so I wanted to ask someone who had used a variety of products.@@chrismihulka-nwfishingstuf3852

[@garrisonh]

Well done, interesting. Thanks for taking the time.

[@chrismihulka-nwfishingstuf3852]

My pleasure!

[@Acousdestruction]

Brilliant comparison. Thank you

[@chrismihulka-nwfishingstuf3852]

You're welcome!

[@VankillaVanil]

Great Job 💪

[@regularSenseAppeal]

Great work, thanks a bunch!

[@chrismihulka-nwfishingstuf3852]

You're welcome!

[@terryyarnall9495]

Well done, sir! Great information……..

[@biggreenfish3267]

Nice experiment. I have settled on using Solerez Thick and then finishing it with Loon UV Flow. If I want penetration, then I just use the UV Flow.

[@chrismihulka-nwfishingstuf3852]

Glad you found a system that you like!

Interesting video! So if we consider "tackiness" whenever a thick was used to "build-up" we should just finish the fly with a coat of thin and therefore obtain a finish that isn't tacky. (Or am I missing something?)

[@chrismihulka-nwfishingstuf3852]

If you use a thick that remains tacky, or waxy feeling, you can coat it with a thin head cement for a hard finish.

@@chrismihulka-nwfishingstuf3852 I just spent a lot of time searching the topic. Turns out that one important detail about the "curing" process is the wavelength of the light that is being used. Like you said in your video every manufacturer will have their own requirements but generally speaking it seems like 365nm is doing a better job but these are pricy items. I just ordered one and will do some test.

[@andreasherbeck9230]

Very interesting 👍 thanks a lot 😉

[@chrismihulka-nwfishingstuf3852]

Thanks for watching!

[@edpeters6903]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@chrismihulka-nwfishingstuf3852]

Glad it was helpful!

[@wayned5872]

Does anyone besides me consider wearing protective eye wear against us light. Knowing what it does from a welders stand point its no good for your eyes

I constantly think about it especially when I see folks using the laser version of the "UV lamp" not so common in North America but I see a lot of folks in Europe using it. I've work a lot with network optical fiber equipment, some of which is running so hot that you can even burn a sheet of paper if you leave the network interface up while disconnecting the optic. Anyhow, the thing is, the eye protection needs to match the wavelength and there are so many "lamps" out there that are supposed to be 365 or 395 so in theory you could get glasses that cover a certain range but it's just like every PPE equipment, if you want a certified product you'll have to pay big time.

[@wayned5872]

@ I'm all about eye safety, there is no excuse to protect your eyes,you get only one set & when they are damaged or gone there is no going back

@@wayned5872 Yup, same here. But from what I found it's all eBay 5$ glasses. So far I can't find anything I can rely on. The alternative would be to "look away" while curing. I've found these but then again, can you really trust the wavelength specs of the light you bought to match it with the eye protection you need.

[@wayned5872]

@ go look at ..UVEX saftey eye wear

[@LambertFick]

I often watch my dentist while working, he has a orange perspex board his assistant holds between his view and the application. He also looks away from the application area if conditions allow it. I have not looked at applications for fingernail UV lights. I have a lazer pointer UV light, and a USB rechargeable unit. The test for a auto darkening helmet is a direct +/- 60w normal globe so it will work well if the test light source is introduced. From a photography viewpoint no UV filter has any visible colour. The lens coatings do appear to be orange too brown on a lens surface.

[@perolsson4344]

You call one Rapidzap in the end columns but the name is Raidzap