Cascamite - New User

[Mike Jordan]

I think you are correct, I phoned polyvine and was eventually put through to a female who was obviously reading rubbish from a script. I was told that moisture had entered the plastic container and this was the reason for the failure. When I enquired about the WBP and asked if this was the solution to the problem,she stated that there was no problem with their glues. I can't be bothered to return the item to Axminster so I will simply put Polyvine products at the top of my s-- t list and make sure I don't buy anything with their name on in future. A shame to see a long used product destroyed by idiots.

 

[Trevanion]

I think there have been problems with the Cascamite for about a year or so now, It's quite worrying really because it is quite handy for some jobs and my supply of the good stuff will run out eventually.

There were a couple other threads recently on it:

https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/post1319652.html
https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/post1328445.html

 

[AndyT]

In one of those other threads, Peter Sefton helpfully wrote:

"The original factory that produced a key element of UF glues was based in Iraq but they ceased producing it around 18-24 months ago, a few suppliers dropped "Cascamite" as a result. I used to buy a Borden product but it disappeared from the market.
A new producer for that key element has been found but with a few teething problems. "

So if international conflict has got in the way of making reliable glue, it looks a bit more complicated than just the current manufacturer being no good at their job. I see no reason to reject all their other products because of the problem with Cascamite.

 

[Mike Jordan]

They are knowingly selling rubbish that fails and costs the user money, why would anyone wish to support them.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

I will simply put Polyvine products at the top of my s-- t list and make sure I don't buy anything with their name on in future.

I did the same after using Polyvine Wood Oil.

 

[stuckinthemud]

I've never measured the quantities, I've added it to water to get the consistency and quantity I need, I have used it really runny (like double cream) for some purposes - I guess veneering might need that sort of consistency?

 

[AJB Temple]

No. Not good for veneering. Too much moisture makes the wood swell.