Sugru Anyone?

[Hermes Hidayat]

So few days back i saw a member in AC mentioning Sugru. So i googled. And bought a few. So im wondering if anyone actually uses this play dough kinda stuff. And what for.

 

[Golfdriver97]

Just running into this product now. If it is what I am guessing (a cross between play-doh and glue) it's an interesting concept. Instances where you need an adhesive to stay in a specific shape are the first that come to mind.

 

[Hermes Hidayat]

Just running into this product now. If it is what I am guessing (a cross between play-doh and glue) it's an interesting concept. Instances where you need an adhesive to stay in a specific shape are the first that come to mind.

yes,i have watched videos of people using this to make a case,cable protectors and car holders...

 

[Golfdriver97]

yes,i have watched videos of people using this to make a case,cable protectors and car holders...

Another thought is when you are adhering two things and you can't turn one object or the other so the glue doesn't run. I can think of a couple instances in PC building where that would have come in handy.

 

[EMGSM]

So few days back i saw a member in AC mentioning Sugru. So i googled. And bought a few. So im wondering if anyone actually uses this play dough kinda stuff. And what for.

I've used it before and it works pretty good.

 

[bbgpsuser]

I've used it for a lot of things. Some of the things:

• stress relief at end of cables
• replacement feet on bottom of laptops
• fixed interior of radio knob on car
• repair small collectibles when other glue just can't do the job
• add knurls on bottom of TV remotes so they don't slide off hardwood furniture
• headphone hooks on my monitor
• cable restraint on desk edges
• etc.

 

[Hermes Hidayat]

I've used it for a lot of things. Some of the things:

• stress relief at end of cables
• replacement feet on bottom of laptops
• fixed interior of radio knob on car
• repair small collectibles when other glue just can't do the job
• add knurls on bottom of TV remotes so they don't slide off hardwood furniture
• headphone hooks on my monitor
• cable restraint on desk edges
• etc.

Hi, what do you mean by "when other glue just can't do the job"? Does it mean SUGRU is stronger?

 

[Hermes Hidayat]

Another thought is when you are adhering two things and you can't turn one object or the other so the glue doesn't run. I can think of a couple instances in PC building where that would have come in handy.

Glue that doesnt run is the best explanation. Sadly i dont build PCs... Too costly...

 

[j_hansen]

It was a young Irish girl that came up with the idea/invented it, I remember seeing her her on a morning tv programme before the final product became commercially available (I live in Ireland)
The uses for it is really just endless

 

[Golfdriver97]

Hi, what do you mean by "when other glue just can't do the job"? Does it mean SUGRU is stronger?

Taking a guess: You can use a small bit, and then remove the excess without a mess. Where as other liquid glues, you will not only need something you don't care about to wipe up the excess, but it will leave a residue that may be unwanted. Again, just a guess.

 

[Golfdriver97]

Glue that doesnt run is the best explanation. Sadly i dont build PCs... Too costly...

Too costly? Depends on what you need it for. A basic setup can be done for about $350. Once you get into gaming, yes, they can get pricey and quick, but gaming is also somewhat resource heavy.

I made a quick build list that should be a really good everyday PC: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/VffMp8

 

[bbgpsuser]

Hi, what do you mean by "when other glue just can't do the job"? Does it mean SUGRU is stronger?

Some types of plastic won't adhere even with crazy glue. This is easily solved with Sugru.

Some glues expand during curing or take on an odd color. This can be solved by using Sugru of the correct color and even easily shaping the Sugru as it is drying to be a perfect match.

My wife has two little wicker baskets with lids. One of them had become damaged. Molded black Sugru on the inside to hold the pieces together. From the outside you can't even tell that it was ever repaired.

[Edit] One piece of weatherproofing on the inside of our car's sun roof had become detached and would move out of place when opening the sun roof. The weatherproofing was supposed to grip onto the metal edges to remain in place. I used Sugru between the weatherproofing and the metal edge to keep it in place.

 

[Hermes Hidayat]

Some types of plastic won't adhere even with crazy glue. This is easily solved with Sugru.

Some glues expand during curing or take on an odd color. This can be solved by using Sugru of the correct color and even easily shaping the Sugru as it is drying to be a perfect match.

My wife has two little wicker baskets with lids. One of them had become damaged. Molded black Sugru on the inside to hold the pieces together. From the outside you can't even tell that it was ever repaired.

[Edit] One piece of weatherproofing on the inside of our car's sun roof had become detached and would move out of place when opening the sun roof. The weatherproofing was supposed to grip onto the metal edges to remain in place. I used Sugru between the weatherproofing and the metal edge to keep it in place.

So Sugru is a kind of Super Duper Crazy Glue? I still have yet to find a use for it yet... Might jam my N10+ ports with it - _-

 

[bbgpsuser]

So Sugru is a kind of Super Duper Crazy Glue? I still have yet to find a use for it yet... Might jam my N10+ ports with it - _-

It's moldable rubber. So much more possibilities than crazy glue.
Here is a headphone holder I molded on the side of my monitor.

Just shape the Sugru, stick it on the side of the monitor, give it some time to cure, and done!