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[IBC] Gift Pot Crazies - Dale, Help
Hi All,
Well I received a bonsai pot this year for the holiday (from my Mother-in-law) like no other to date. It's a nice 6x4x2.5 inch rectangle, and it came with a drainage tray (I guess). The interior of the pot is grooved (like some potters do to claim better root growth), and has not only drain holes, but wire holes in the corners. It has kind of an odd copper looking glaze, but is certainly useable. Except: The cute little drainage tray is GLUED to the feet of the pot! At first I really thought it was fir ed this way, but on further inspection, I think it's glue. But it's damn good glue, and hard as hard can get. Thus far, I can't separate the two items. It's slowly making me Crazy (or crazier for those of you who know me on the list). So, I thought to stick it in the oven, at say 350 degrees or so. Shouldn't hurt the pot right? Not knowing what kind of glue it is I only wonder if the fumes will kill my dog (or okay, other members of the family). Folks, I am open to suggestions as to separate these two items. I couldn't care less if the tray is damaged, but I would like to save the pot. I could even post pictures of this wonder for the masochists out there ;-) . Regards from the long winded one, Shelly Hurd Central CA - Sunset Zone 8-USDA Zone 9 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Jarbas Godoy ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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[IBC] Gift Pot Crazies - Dale, Help
If the glue is a cyanoacrylate (superglue) I would recommend repeatedly
brushing the glued areas (or soaking) with acetone or finger nail polish remover. After about 20 minutes the most intractable super glue usually becomes gummy blobs. Be aware of the vapor, not great stuff to breathe! If the glue is like a silicon cement (rubbery), I would take a safety razor and slowly work it between the glued sections. Sam Crowell Klamath Falls, Oregon __________________________________________________ _______________ Get reliable dial-up Internet access now with our limited-time introductory offer. http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Jarbas Godoy ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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[IBC] Gift Pot Crazies - Dale, Help
Why not try warm/hot water first? Soak overnight. Maybe came from the same
people who glue rocks on. Billy on the Florida Space Coast ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Jarbas Godoy ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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[IBC] Gift Pot Crazies - Dale, Help
Shelly,
As several have expressed I would take the solvent approach if you cannot slip a razor blade into the joint. Warm water is a very good solvent for lots of different adhesives so I would try it for 24 hours or so. Acetone is also very good, but the vapors are flammable so keep that in mind and it is tricky to keep it from evaporating. Others that are good for some adhesives are mineral spirits (paint thinner) and MEK (nasty stuff, but good for some adhesives). Even most good epoxies will soften in acetone and/or MEK. I would use the solvents other than water outside to avoid the fume buildup. Marty ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Jarbas Godoy ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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[IBC] Gift Pot Crazies - Dale, Help
Acetone is also very good, but the vapors are flammable so keep that in mind and it is tricky to keep it from evaporating. Others that are good for some adhesives are mineral spirits (paint thinner) and MEK (nasty stuff, but good for some adhesives). And Simple Green will clean a brush with dryed oil paint. You might try that straight first, obnoxious but not as toxic as some of the others. Kitsune Miko ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Jarbas Godoy ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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[IBC] Gift Pot Crazies - Dale, Help
Acetone?
Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL Except: The cute little drainage tray is GLUED to the feet of the pot! ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Jarbas Godoy ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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[IBC] Gift Pot Crazies - Dale, Help
Well, thanks much for all the ideas. So far I'm still staring at the darn
thing and pondering. FWIW the glue is -Clear- (at first I thought the pot and tray were one, and glazed together) and somewhat thick. One foot is held on by about an 1/8th inch drop?, while the other 3 feet have a more uniform layer around the tip of each foot. The tray has a sticker on the bottom from Lotus International, and made in China which I think Dale mentioned (no wire screen attached thank goodness). Frank, no drill press, but if worse came to worse I can find one to use. Think I'll start simple (easiest is usually best for me) even though as hard as this stuff is I have my doubts about soaking in water. I will definitely let Y'All know how I get them apart, just in case this becomes some kind of shipping trend. ;-) Regards to all, Shelly Hurd Central CA - Sunset Zone 8-USDA Zone 9 |
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[IBC] Gift Pot Crazies - Dale, Help
Well, thanks much for all the ideas. So far I'm still staring
at the darn thing and pondering. FWIW the glue is -Clear- (at first I thought the pot and tray were one, and glazed together) and somewhat thick. One foot is held on by about an 1/8th inch drop?, while the other 3 feet have a more uniform layer around the tip of each foot. The tray has a sticker on the bottom from Lotus International, and made in China which I think Dale mentioned (no wire screen attached thank goodness). Frank, no drill press, but if worse came to worse I can find one to use. Think I'll start simple (easiest is usually best for me) even though as hard as this stuff is I have my doubts about soaking in water. I will definitely let Y'All know how I get them apart, just in case this becomes some kind of shipping trend. ;-) I don't think you said how large this pot is, but if you have a large enough cauldron (or pasta pot) put the whole thing in, cover with water and boil for 10 minutes. Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Only to the white man was nature a wilderness -- Luther Standing Bear (Ogallala Sioux Chief) ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Jarbas Godoy ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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[IBC] Gift Pot Crazies - Dale, Help
Shelly, here's Lotus' web site with contact numbers ..
http://www.lotus-intl.com/aboutus.asp hope it sheds some light on the situation .. peace, tom stoute va bch zone 8 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Jarbas Godoy ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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