Part 3 Build a Putt PuttPop Pop Steam Boat Materials

[binkersman]

Would super glue work instead of epoxy?

[sciencetoymaker]

@binkersman Doesn't fill gaps well

[binkersman]

@sciencetoymaker thanks for replying. I went to home depot and got some epoxy. Thanks :D

[Xterminator390]

Took me 30 mins to make

[MrRockrock453]

Superb. Awesome Video and Thanks for helping me

[SuperWhatashame]

could a possibly use cement glue

[Remotedisaster]

is a 20w glue gun ok???

[sciencetoymaker]

@Remotedisaster Try it. If it doesn't melt the plastic straws, it's ok.

Slater

[SoftEjectTV]

if i use a hot glue not epoxy ir will work?? answer plzz :)

[sciencetoymaker]

@SoftEjectTV No.

[XCrossX23]

habla en español gil ql



[rexman92]

i wonder if this could be applyed to a ride-able modle

[SuperJesper96]

do you have a link to the form that i can print out

[sciencetoymaker]

@SuperJesper96 I just put the link to the page that has the links to all the videos, updates and patterns in the text description of this video.

Slater

[skagui1]

the other tube is harder to squeeze D:

[wettfeat]

haha you mixed up the epoxy with a match =]

[orangejuice410404]

birch bark would be a cool boat body. but it might burn up.

[az201222]

can i use the little flexible straw or normal straws please answer me..... :)

[anhonty]

hay could you wright the materials in the description :-)

[30seann]

can you try regular glue?

[sciencetoymaker]

@30seann Probably not. It has to be water proof and heat resistant.

Slater

[airliners321]

can i use hot glue instead of apoxy

[sciencetoymaker]

@airliners321 Not on the part of the engine that gets really hot--it would melt.

Slater

[Ekdekk]

can you just use epoxy instead of the hot glue gun?

[sciencetoymaker]

@Ekdekk Yes. Make sure you get the angle right, because unlike hot glue that you could theoretically re-heat and soften again to correct the angle, there's now correcting epoxy once it's set.

Slater

[thomsonfly212]

would a 12watt glue gun be ok

[sciencetoymaker]

@thomsonfly212 Yes, anything up to 20 watts or so.

Slater

[dreller120]

hi, I found your videos very easy to follow. :) But can I substitute the aluminum from a can with something else? (my parents do not permit me to cut the aluminum with razor and I can't get them to help)

[sciencetoymaker]

@dreller120 I don't know what other material will work. You can stab the aluminum can near the end with a sharp point from scissors to start the cut. It's a little messier, and be careful it does not glance of and stab you, but I've started the cut that way many times.

Slater

[dreller120]

okay thanks. :)

[ehsanraza58]

do you really need epoxy or will some other kind of glue also work

[sciencetoymaker]

@ehsanraza58 I don't know. Epoxy is best. One person reported using a combination of super glue and silicone worked, but in general I urge people to follow directions exactly the first time through.

Slater

[95myers]

i have an idea u kould put all vids in one

sequence of those (reproduction list) i think hehe

that wold be great thaks for posting :)

[Naturepheonix]

hello science maker.

I was planning to put that engine into a lego car or so for the sound effects.

Do you think that'll work?

I'm planning to put it upside down, so the straws face up and with the water inside, it might be able to make that "pop pop" sound.

[sciencetoymaker]

@Naturepheonix It's never been done, but let us know how it works out.

Slater

[Naturepheonix]

Alright :)

[gheorghe20]

Hi sciencetoymaker,please respond,i don't know if i can get a glue gun,what can i use instead?

[sciencetoymaker]

@gheorghe20 You can use any kind of waterproof glue instead of a hot glue gun. But use epoxy where it says to use epoxy.

Slater

[hheywire]

what kind of epoxy and where do i get it?

[sciencetoymaker]

quick set or 5 minute epoxy, from hardware stores or building centers

[hheywire]

thank u

[yoyostevo123456789]

do you have to use a glue gun?

[squirrelsrawesome]

what can i use instead of expoxy?

[sciencetoymaker]

Use epoxy the first time. I don't know if another glue works or not.

Slater

[ghostboy555]

If I buy a Hot Glue Gun with 20Watt will the straws melt?

[sciencetoymaker]

Hmmm, I used a cheap 10 watt glue gun and it worked well. I 've never seen a 20 watt. If you get one, test it out and see if it's too hot for straws, and let us know!

Slater

[TonyFirelli]

Im gonna make one! also it would be cool to make a big 4 engine cruise ship or something :)

[F4k3rg0pr0]

neat