[manishalive]

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

I am a fan of Anabond, but I didn't even know about that product. Thank you very much, I will order some today, bearing the Amazon cost until another time when I find a stockist.

Anabond factory is, I think, near to me, I discovered one dealer, but it is in a hard-to-park place: one day I will visit.

I usually buy their cyanoacrylate in bottles. With care not to block the spout and replacing the cap, they last quite a long time, but an open bottle inevitable sets solid eventually. When I was in a local hardware shop I noticed some tiny tubes and bought: even if I get only one repair per tube the wastage cost will be low compared to the bottles.

M-seal does have its uses. When it is good enough, it is good enough, and it is sooo cheap!

Well I was also not aware of this. In fact this is undermarketed. I was looking for alternatives to JB weld and then google baba showed me this a very tiny image from India mart. I did found it locally from a supplier in SJP road in Bangalore. But only once after that not able to find it again.

As of now I do have tubes of JB weld and JB weld quick bought form Amrekha which will last me at least for 2-3 years. So I am good for now.

[Thad E Ginathom]

Originally Posted by manishalive

As of now I do have tubes of JB weld and JB weld quick bought form Amrekha which will last me at least for 2-3 years. So I am good for now.

My last trip abroad was 2019, and I have done some jobs that required a lot of filling. My stock is getting low. Hoping that this Anabond product will serve.

[sagarpadaki]

I was a fan of the magnetic multi bit screwdrivers where once can swap the bits at the tip. However, over the years I found two main issues with this type

1. The bit are not magnetic and cannot hold the screw/fastener in place. I have to use the other hand to hold the screw and the drive it with other hand. Pain in the back when driving screws in tight areas or at an angle like under the sinks/cabinets.

2. There is a wider barrel to accommodate the swapping ability. This caused issues where the screw is deep inside, and the opening/hole is just about enough for the screw. Like in home equipment's like Air frier, Air cooler etc.

3. Handle not being ergonomic. Mostly made of acrylic, hard plastic lacking grip.


I bought a PH2 Stanely screwdriver with magnetic bit and it was a revelation. The ability to hold the screw in place and the soft grip made it a breeze to drive screws. Since then, have bought PH1, PH2, PH3, Slotted head from Gorz, Stanley and Black and decker in varying lengths with rubber grip and have been fully satisfied with them. I am not going back to the multi bit screwdriver unless I do not have a choice. Groz and Stanley are the best. Gorz is bit expensive, but I could not find any practical difference over Stanley to justify the extra cost. Unfortunately, could not find any magnetic tipped screwdriver from Taparia in any tip type and size.

Fun fact, I found the length of 100mm to 125mm ideal length for best leverage and comfort in day-to-day usage. Too long and it becomes difficult to guide the bit and hold the shaft straight. Unless of course one specifically needs a long driver to reach a deep hidden screw/fastener.

[Amrik Singh]

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

M-seal does have its uses. When it is good enough, it is good enough, and it is sooo cheap!

I have my own Daadi Maa ka Nuskha using M Seal.
While mixing the Two Compounds of M Seal, mix Araldite (1:1) in the same. You will feel it hardening at the same time. Once applied, it is steel like hard.