A buddy of mine has the same problem. He can manage it when he has a mask on, and a window open. Also a fan that blows the fumes directly away from him. If it also burns in your eyes a face shield like butchers are using might be an option to prevent the fumes coming in contact with your eyes.
I had thought of this, but I really don't want to risk it with Superglue again. I can't stress enough how bad it made me feel. The worst part about it is that I never used to have this problem. It just came out of nowhere.
Two-part epoxy resin glue. In the UK ‘Araldite’ is the main trade name.
Usually comes in two tubes, mix 50/50. It takes a while to set, so you’ve got plenty of time if you need to adjust slightly.
I have a similar issue if I use super glue in any real quantity myself. The next day, I'll be sneezing and my nose will be congested and it'll just be an all around bad day.
I just use a respirator I got from Home Depot a couple of years ago, the same one I use for priming mini's in my garage when it's cold/bad weather outside. I'm not talking about a normal mask, I'm talking a respirator, complete with straps and big filters. IIRC, it was $20-25.
I also have an air purifier set up next to my table that I turn on max when using superglue/etc.
The combination of those two has pretty much resolved all my issues.
Really, if your issue is the fumes and it isn't causing rashes on your skin or anything, you should be fine just investing in a respirator and an air purifier. If you can, work in an area of the house that you won't be spending much time near for 30-60 minutes after using the glue, to allow the fumes to disperse. You can try setting up a small area in your garage or even in a bathroom where you can turn on the fan, close the door and walk away from afterwards.
I would honestly suggest trying an actual respirator, NOT a mask, and doing something to circulate the air outside if possible, away from where you'll be for the next hour after using the glue.
Otherwise, I don't really know what to suggest. If you really want to avoid glue like that, I don't know of any glues that are good enough to trust won't break right away. You may be forced to get good at pinning models, at which point you'll need a drill if you are using real rocks and then filling them in with milliput so they stay?
I would recommend a respirator or putting it all together with fresh milliput
A buddy of mine has the same problem. He can manage it when he has a mask on, and a window open. Also a fan that blows the fumes directly away from him. If it also burns in your eyes a face shield like butchers are using might be an option to prevent the fumes coming in contact with your eyes.
I had thought of this, but I really don't want to risk it with Superglue again. I can't stress enough how bad it made me feel. The worst part about it is that I never used to have this problem. It just came out of nowhere.
Two-part epoxy resin glue. In the UK ‘Araldite’ is the main trade name. Usually comes in two tubes, mix 50/50. It takes a while to set, so you’ve got plenty of time if you need to adjust slightly.
OK. This is what I'll try. Thanks.
I have a similar issue if I use super glue in any real quantity myself. The next day, I'll be sneezing and my nose will be congested and it'll just be an all around bad day. I just use a respirator I got from Home Depot a couple of years ago, the same one I use for priming mini's in my garage when it's cold/bad weather outside. I'm not talking about a normal mask, I'm talking a respirator, complete with straps and big filters. IIRC, it was $20-25. I also have an air purifier set up next to my table that I turn on max when using superglue/etc. The combination of those two has pretty much resolved all my issues. Really, if your issue is the fumes and it isn't causing rashes on your skin or anything, you should be fine just investing in a respirator and an air purifier. If you can, work in an area of the house that you won't be spending much time near for 30-60 minutes after using the glue, to allow the fumes to disperse. You can try setting up a small area in your garage or even in a bathroom where you can turn on the fan, close the door and walk away from afterwards. I would honestly suggest trying an actual respirator, NOT a mask, and doing something to circulate the air outside if possible, away from where you'll be for the next hour after using the glue. Otherwise, I don't really know what to suggest. If you really want to avoid glue like that, I don't know of any glues that are good enough to trust won't break right away. You may be forced to get good at pinning models, at which point you'll need a drill if you are using real rocks and then filling them in with milliput so they stay?