I work with PVC irrigation pipes, small jobs at a time.

Every time I try to use a previously opened can of cement, it has glued
itself shut beyond redemption.

I am careful not to get cement on the rim of the can, but it takes very
little to permanently glue the can shut.

I am sure I am not the only one who has this problem. How do you guys cope
with it?

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Walter
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"Walter R." wrote:

I work with PVC irrigation pipes, small jobs at a time.

Every time I try to use a previously opened can of cement, it has glued
itself shut beyond redemption.

I am careful not to get cement on the rim of the can, but it takes very
little to permanently glue the can shut.

I am sure I am not the only one who has this problem. How do you guys cope
with it?

I buy the brand that only works on plastic, and doesn't melt metal.

Seriously, I've been through several dozen cans over the years but never
had that problem. It will dry out in the can after a while, but never
had trouble getting the lid off. Sometimes a pair of channel-locks might
be needed, but that's SOP in my book.

Walter R. wrote:
I work with PVC irrigation pipes, small jobs at a time.

Every time I try to use a previously opened can of cement, it has glued
itself shut beyond redemption.

I am careful not to get cement on the rim of the can, but it takes very
little to permanently glue the can shut.

I am sure I am not the only one who has this problem. How do you guys cope
with it?


I use a 'channel lock' type pliers or a pipe wrench to get the can open.
... Be careful not to bend or deform the lid/can. If it starts to deform
stop and turn the can a little and try again... Try several different
spots until it opens.

My problem is I usually spill most of the can on the ground before it
has a chance to dry out in the can....

Also don't let the can sit in the hot sun open or closed.

Kevin

On Feb 25, 10:32*pm, "Walter R." wrote:
I work with PVC irrigation pipes, small jobs at a time.

Every time I try to use a previously opened can of cement, it has glued
itself shut beyond redemption.

I am careful not to get cement on the rim of the can, but it takes very
little to permanently glue the can shut.

I am sure I am not the only one who has this problem. How do you guys cope
with it?

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Walterwww.rationality.net

A little Vaseline on the thread might work for you.

I always use this on tubes of glue and it has saved me a lot of
frustration.

Hope this helps you.

Lewis.

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"Kevin Ricks" wrote in message
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Walter R. wrote:
I work with PVC irrigation pipes, small jobs at a time.

Every time I try to use a previously opened can of cement, it has glued
itself shut beyond redemption.

I am careful not to get cement on the rim of the can, but it takes very
little to permanently glue the can shut.

I am sure I am not the only one who has this problem. How do you guys
cope with it?


I use a 'channel lock' type pliers or a pipe wrench to get the can open.
.. Be careful not to bend or deform the lid/can. If it starts to deform
stop and turn the can a little and try again... Try several different
spots until it opens.


*Me too.

My boss used to buy the 16 ounce cans. Cement, primer,
Rectorseal, and so on. Finally I noticed that Home Depot and
some of the chains have the product in 8 or 4 ounce cans. I
started to buy the smaller cans, and much of the problem was
resolved.

It's also possible to slip in a couple smaller cans, in the
space of one larger can, and more conveniently also.

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Christopher A. Young
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"Walter R." wrote in message
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I work with PVC irrigation pipes, small jobs at a time.

Every time I try to use a previously opened can of cement,
it has glued
itself shut beyond redemption.

I am careful not to get cement on the rim of the can, but it
takes very
little to permanently glue the can shut.

I am sure I am not the only one who has this problem. How do
you guys cope
with it?

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Walter
www.rationality.net

On Feb 26, 7:04*am, ru4linux2 wrote:
On Feb 25, 10:32*pm, "Walter R." wrote:

I work with PVC irrigation pipes, small jobs at a time.

Every time I try to use a previously opened can of cement, it has glued
itself shut beyond redemption.

I am careful not to get cement on the rim of the can, but it takes very
little to permanently glue the can shut.

I am sure I am not the only one who has this problem. How do you guys cope
with it?

--

Walterwww.rationality.net

A little Vaseline on the thread might work for you.

I always use this on tubes of glue and it has saved me a lot of
frustration.

Hope this helps you.

Lewis.

*****

I use DC4 dielectric grease mostly because I always have a tube handy
for light bulbs. It only takes a tiny bit.

Jimmie

I work with PVC irrigation pipes, small jobs at a time.
Every time I try to use a previously opened can of cement, it has
glued itself shut beyond redemption.

Like others here, I use a pair of channel-lock pliers to remove stubborn
lids.

However, unless you are working on a large project, it's better to buy a
few small cans instead of one large one. Once you open the can air gets in
and the cement will gel over time and be worthless the next time you need
it. With small cans you'll always have a fresh unopened can ready for your
next small project.

Anthony

"Walter R." wrote in message
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I work with PVC irrigation pipes, small jobs at a time.

Every time I try to use a previously opened can of cement, it has glued
itself shut beyond redemption.

I am careful not to get cement on the rim of the can, but it takes very
little to permanently glue the can shut.

I am sure I am not the only one who has this problem. How do you guys cope
with it?

Try a strap (?) wrench.

"John Grabowski" wrote:
"Kevin Ricks" wrote:
I use a 'channel lock' type pliers or a pipe wrench to get the can open.
.. Be careful not to bend or deform the lid/can. If it starts to deform
stop and turn the can a little and try again... Try several different
spots until it opens.


*Me too.

*Me three.

Jon

Walter R. wrote:
I work with PVC irrigation pipes, small jobs at a time.

Every time I try to use a previously opened can of cement, it has
glued itself shut beyond redemption.

I am careful not to get cement on the rim of the can, but it takes
very little to permanently glue the can shut.

I am sure I am not the only one who has this problem. How do you guys
cope with it?

If your channel locks won't open it, I bet heating the lid with boiling water
would get it loose. Storing the can upside down might keep it from solidifying
at the lid. It works for paint.

"Walter R." wrote in message
...
I work with PVC irrigation pipes, small jobs at a time.

Every time I try to use a previously opened can of cement, it has glued
itself shut beyond redemption.

I am careful not to get cement on the rim of the can, but it takes very
little to permanently glue the can shut.

I am sure I am not the only one who has this problem. How do you guys cope
with it?

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I always close the can very tightly with a pipe wrench. When it starts to
get too thick I add a little MEK and let it set for a day or so.


Walter
www.rationality.net

I guess there is no miracle cure. Back to small cans and channel lock
pliers. Thanks guys.

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Walter
www.rationality.net
"Walter R." wrote in message
...
I work with PVC irrigation pipes, small jobs at a time.

Every time I try to use a previously opened can of cement, it has glued
itself shut beyond redemption.

I am careful not to get cement on the rim of the can, but it takes very
little to permanently glue the can shut.

I am sure I am not the only one who has this problem. How do you guys cope
with it?

--

Walter
www.rationality.net

"Walter R." wrote in message
...
I guess there is no miracle cure. Back to small cans and channel lock
pliers. Thanks guys.

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Walter
www.rationality.net
"Walter R." wrote in message
...
I work with PVC irrigation pipes, small jobs at a time.

Every time I try to use a previously opened can of cement, it has glued
itself shut beyond redemption.

I am careful not to get cement on the rim of the can, but it takes very
little to permanently glue the can shut.

I am sure I am not the only one who has this problem. How do you guys
cope with it?

--

Walter
www.rationality.net



It might not be practical with the brushes in the lids but I have found that
a layer of plastic wrap between the can and lid works for most screw caps.

Don Young

On Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:32:51 -0800, "Walter R."
wrote:

I work with PVC irrigation pipes, small jobs at a time.

Every time I try to use a previously opened can of cement, it has glued
itself shut beyond redemption.

I am careful not to get cement on the rim of the can, but it takes very
little to permanently glue the can shut.

I am sure I am not the only one who has this problem. How do you guys cope
with it?


What are you using? I use the Oakley primer and PVC glue. These
metal cans seal tightly and have a brush mounted in the cap. Lasts
many years, never had an issue.

replying to Walter R., pogomonster wrote:
fill a small waterproof sandwich bag with water ,,,, carefully insert in the
can ..be sure not to puncture the bag ... the bag of water will displace the
air in the can .. & prevent drying out ... on next use .. just dump out the
water ... puncture the plastic bag .. & access the cement below ...

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