Moveable miniatures glue: Any store that deals with Dee's should be able to get it for you. I have an extra bottle that I can sell to someone if they are interested. Just email me.

Susan Karatjas

Quick Glue, Zap, Hot Stuff Etc. - Re: Quick glues and the problems, there are two ways to prevent or at least reduce the mess.

1. Always use hand lotion such as Jergens etc. before handling the glue.

2. Buy a bottle of glue remover and keep it handy.

After 54 years of building Sailplanes you learn what works, especially if you have two fingers stuck together for a couple of hours.

Marshall R. Searcy

Moveable glue: I have some bottles in stock. You can email me privately if you'd like one. I love the stuff.

Carol from MA

Cleaning Oil-Based Stain from Brushes: When I use an oil based stain I wash my brushes in turpentine and when they are dry again they go back in my box for the next project. I only toss them when they are all furry and grotty looking and don't brush nicely any more. I have never heard of them bursting into flames or anything. I often use a cloth to put stain on with rather than a brush, and I just let them dry out and then use them again. I often throw the rag in the fire once it is completely covered in stain, but there is no sudden explosion or flare up then either.

Diana

Gessoed Door: You may want to try a product called "Goof-Off" to loosen your door. You should be able to find it at hardware and home improvement stores. Just dribble some down behind the door where it is adhered and let it soak for a while. Then gently pry at it to see how loose it is. You may have to repeat the application until it comes loose. It shouldn't hurt your MDF; however it will remove paint, which is easier to repair than damaged siding.

Lloyd Cooper

Gluing things down: As I have to transport some room boxes soon I have been experimenting and discovered that plain Elmer's glue sticks that the kids use at school are doing the job. It may be temporary but so far is holding well after two weeks. It is easy to apply - a little glob on the bottom is all it takes, then press lightly. I have only used it for the tiny items on tables which always fall off when the box is moved - I wouldn't use it for things like pictures on the wall or heavy articles. I will be giving a demonstration talk to a small group of ladies about our engrossing hobby, just spreading the word!

Ann Kozlik

Moveable Miniatures Glue: For those of you looking for a source for Moveable Miniatures Glue , Mary Eccher carries it. Her e-mail address is: bymetwo@aol.com . She usually has it when she does shows but will mail order.

Sammy (I'm a girl) Smith

Cleaning up: I just used a pair of latex surgical gloves while staining a 1/2-inch scale bookcase.  I wish I had thought of this a year ago!  No stained fingers, easy clean up...(just throw the gloves away - they are very cheap) and I could apply the stain with a cloth rather than a brush. For those of you in Oz they are made by Ansell and are called Conform (natural latex disposable gloves)... I got them at Franklins near the regular rubber gloves.  I could feel what I was doing and still kept my fingers clean... it is so simple I can't believe I never thought of it before.

Charlene

Glue: I use carpenter's glue for most everything. Things like the cabinets, I do a thin coat on both contact points, wait a bit, and figure a way to clamp. With natural wood, one can sand and stain, no problem, when there's not too much glue. Paint is no problem at all.

Q.

Ironing:  Sammy Smith sells the greatest mini ironing board.  It is a treasure for anyone that does doll clothes.  There is also a small iron that I purchased from dAnneRuff. Sams@ici.net

Rhoda

Sculpting: Bic pen caps get saved because they're one of my favorite sculpting tools. I'm sure there is something professionally made that would work as well, but I like them!

Beverly Michie

Moveable Glue: Dee's Delights sells it so your local shop can get it for you. I find it kind of pricey and don't use it. Aleenes makes a product called "Stick it Again and Again" about ½ the price of moveable glue you add a drop of the liquid to furniture feet etc LET DRY UNTIL IT IS CLEAR- very important - and you can use it Again and Again. Earthquake putty by Trevco - this was developed for the Getty Museum in California and is fabulous!!! I use it for everything. It is white, leaves no residue and secures things when I fly to shows. However it is only sold as earthquake putty in California, has another name elsewhere but same stuff. Ace Hardware can order it for you.

Sue Thwaite

Cleaning Oil-Based Stain from Brushes: I swear by my old standby "The Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver." It cleans even hardened paint from brushes! Comes in cake form. You just lather it up. Especially good if you spend a lot of money on good brushes.

Judy K.

Sanders: I am not directly familiar with the Jarmac sander, but the company has a good reputation for quality.

I have the latest model Dremel disk/belt sander and have found that it is a very good tool. There is an almost identical one from Delta and it is also a reliable tool. I believe that Sears has a model that is very similar to the Dremel tool.

Garry Cosine

Cleaning Oil-Based Stain from Brushes: There is no reason to throw away your brushes after using them with an oil-based stain. You can clean them for future use with a brush cleaner or just good ole turpentine. Either should be available at your local hardware or home improvement store.

Lloyd Cooper

Sanders: The 4" Jarmac sander is quite durable. A friend and I have used hers hard for over 15 years, and it is still going strong. Hers is the early model that did not tilt, but I am sure they are still very durable.

Barb Jones

Those formica cutouts from sinks can be used to mount bench power tools for ease of moving around and/or storage if you have limited space for setting up. DH made some for mine, table saw, 1"belt sander, drill press, old Dremel lathe etc...

Cathy Bowen

Cleaning Brushes: To clean oil-based paint, etc., from brushes, you can use Murphy's Oil Soap - no strong odor and it keeps the brushes soft. I also put a little Murphy's in with my water for regular brush cleaning.

Carole Pierce

Grandmother Stover's Glue: Bought some of this over a year ago and just did use it as wallpaper paste. It worked beautifully, in caseanyone needed to know this!

Theresa Thomas

Glue: The only drawback to Elmer's carpenters glue is that it is a penetrating glue. Therefore, if you are not careful to remove any excess "immediately" , it will show when you apply your finish. Then it is sandpaper and a lot of elbow grease! : ) But we think it provides the strongest bond for wood pieces.

Sharon