In this episode, how to repair a damaged turtle shell, and attach cheese to cardboard.
An advice podcast about glues and adhesives. From the producers of Ask Mr. Biggs.
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Episode 011 Show Notes:
In this episode, Biggs and Roger:
- Learn that Roger likes to introduce the show from memory, especially when he forgets his notecards.
- Biggs believes giving out too much information is unwise.
- Chairs have a certain function.
- Stick It with Mr. Biggs is a podcast about glues and adhesives (and sometimes sealants).
- Discuss a BREAKING NEWS item out of Redwood City, California, U.S.A., where a turtle with a cracked shell was found outside of a Target store.
– Biggs does not like to talk about reproductive specifics on the podcast.
– Biggs acknowledges certain societal gender bias.
– Epoxy, fiberglass sheets and skewers are good for shell repair jobs.
– Biggs could use some more turtle photographs on his Facebook page..
- After several days of planning, Wally, Curtis and Mitch had an impromptu get together at Bigg’s place.
- Roger has had the same phone number for 15 years.
- Grab the mail sack and answer a listener’s email out of Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.A., about gluing cheese to a cardboard box.
– The state of the U.S. education system is strained.
– Glitter glue is not reccomended.
– Low-moisture cheese is best for gluing.
– Gratuities for education professionals can yeild results.
– Cheese stays protected inside an acrylic-sealed block.
- Roger likes a consistent chair and is available for impromptu get togethers.
Products featured in Episode 011 were:
– Epoxy Glue (When large objects are being bonded, economics can be a deciding factor on choice of adhesive. The specific characteristics of epoxies also give them advantages in some applications. Squeeze out equal length 
beads of the desired amount of epoxy, then mix together thoroughly with a bamboo kabob skewer or scrap piece of material. In cold weather, epoxy takes longer to cure (too cold and usually they never fully cure) and becomes more difficult to get out of the bottle, especially if it’s less than 1/2 full. The epoxies can be heated in a microwave oven for about 10 seconds so that they flow easier. The heating process, with the caps off, also releases any moisture that can be absorbed by epoxies. Their shelf life, therefore, is virtually unlimited. While contact should be avoided, uncured epoxy can be washed from your skin with soap and water. Allergic reactions are rare. Cured epoxy and CA can be peeled off the skin and usually are gone after a full day of normal activity. Turtle shell repairs can be accomplished with this and a few sheets of fiberglass resin.)
Epoxy Glue Amazon affiliate link:
Bob Smith Industries BSI-203 Mid-Cure Epoxy
– Yamato Nori Rice Sticking Paste (Superb glue for all types of paper products. This glue is made from rice starch and it is non-toxic has no fumes and can actually be applied to paper with your finger tips – although a brush 
may be a bit less messy, but not as fun! This easy to squeeze tube contains 220g of glue. The glue is clear and colorless and dries clear and colorless. Yamato Sticking Paste is terrific for gluing fine papers. It is starch glue from Japan. Its main ingredient is rice starch, combined with a bit of wheat starch. It is ideal for porous materials, specifically papers, tissues and cardboard. It will not work on plastics, glass or metal. It is entirely non-toxic, dries virtually clear in about one hour, and will not wrinkle even the lightest paper or tissue. It is very low in acid, but not entirely acid free, so it isn’t ideal for framing your Picasso, but it is perfect for greeting cards and paper crafts. It does yellow slightly over time. We recommend Yamato not only because it comes in a pretty green tube and smells great, but it is excellent glue for all paper work and ideal for children. Ideal for scrapbooking bookmaking, origami projects and gluing cheese to a cardboard box.)
Yamato Nori Rice Sticking Paste Amazon affiliate link:
Yamato starch glue Yamato Japanese paper paste