super glue improved my reed

[Durand]

When practicing I found a little split (crack) in the tip of one of my best reeds. In an effort to stop the progress of the crack I applied a tiny drop of super glue to the tip and expand it with a toothpick over the split. The results?:
A more projected sound and a more life in my reed, like if it was recently prepared for the first time.
Anyone with comments about this?

[Joseph Boucher]

I'll have to give that a try. It will make reeds last longer. A savings. Joe.

[Morry]

Just make sure it's dried before sticking it into your mouth... :P

[Joseph Boucher]

umf... ummm....mumf.....wuf?

[Durand]

Joseph:
Bad results??

[singlereed]

I thought superglue (CYANOacrylate) was poisonoous, though I don't know how stable it is when it is dried? I wouldn't really want to be putting it in my mouth.

[Keith]

I know musicans are some of the poorest people. However, just how broke are you that you have to repair a reed?

[Vortex]

If you read above, he does say it improved it

[Durand]

hey guys, I know it is not the best solution. Just one experience that I have just wanted to share with you.
But...my reed plays even better than new..

[arsenic87]

Cyanoacrylate isn't toxic like cyanide is. The cyanide ion (CN-) (from sodium cyanide or hydrogen cyanide) takes the place of oxygen and allows you to chemically asphyxiate. The cyanoacrylate has the CN- bonded to an oxygen and then to acrylic acid, which then polymerizes, leaving the cyanide part chemically inactive. I wouldn't eat large quanities of it, but the amount that is on a reed repair won't hurt you. hope this helps, Ron

[Joseph Boucher]

Just what what this forum needs, a chem major from UNH. Joe.

[Durand]

besides, the drop is in the internal face of the reed. Your mouth isn't in contact with the cyanoacrylate.
Everyday you learn something. Thanks, arsenic87.

[Matt Carlton]

First we have people using Vodka to soak reeds and now this...

Super glue does not do a body good.

[timobrien]

I build and fly radio controlled planes and you should be VERY careful around superglues....

Many reports in the R/C magazines about people having toxic allergic reactions to CA glues. The fumes of it "kicking off" are especially bad for you. I've never had any problems with it myself, but there have been reports of other people using it for a long time and then going into allergic shock and ending up in the ER

BE CAREFULL, guys...

[DocSax]

So, yeah, someone CAN be allergic to it, and I don't know how often that happens, but I do know this: I've used superglue instead of going to the ER and getting stiches, and works VERY well! In fact, many hospitals are using a form of superglue for just this purpose. I have seen it used on some patients during surgury.

[Mike Ruhl]

Originally Posted by DocSax

So, yeah, someone CAN be allergic to it, and I don't know how often that happens, but I do know this: I've used superglue instead of going to the ER and getting stiches, and works VERY well! In fact, many hospitals are using a form of superglue for just this purpose. I have seen it used on some patients during surgury.

Actually, that was the original purpose of cyanoacrylates: as a replacement for stitches to close wounds in combat situations.

[Andrew]

Super glue on my reeds...I think I MIGHT try that...I'll give it some thought...

[Mike Ruhl]

On the old forum, Paul C. described how he has made his own "plasticover" reeds, by coating some plain cane reeds with spray polyurethane. It takes several light coats, applied over several days.

[Bill Mecca]

I remember a long time ago having and on line discussion with a guy who coated his reeds with clear nail polish. I wondered about toxicity, his response was the babies suck on their mother's painted nails, so it shouldn't be a problem.... hmmm bright ruby red reed...;-) or am I more of an autumn ......

[Mike Ruhl]

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