RUBBER CEMENT:

Rubber cement must never be sprayed over an open flame since it is flammable when being aerosolized.

Rubber cement is completely safe and non-flammable after 8-10 minutes, once the volatile chemicals it contains evaporate.

You can safely burn candles within the cobweb, since the weak rubber cement bond will simply be broken by the flame.

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Most customers have concerns regarding Studio's Web Fluid usage vs Rubber Cement. Both are one of the same, and for some web fluid manufacturers, it is because their product was thinned and has a lower flashpoint. Thinners like Webgoo or other web fluid manufacturers can also be used, but these can be expensive.

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For elastomeric webbing, premix Elmer's rubber cement  with Bestine Rubber Cement Thinner, Turpentine, or mix at a 1:1 ratio.

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All you need to do is pour a little bit of the rubber cement or your already prepared mixture into the cylinder. Afterwards, place the lid on and tighten it using the rubber end cap screw and then attach it to your drill. You are now ready to start working! The film industry, alongside stage theater, uses these very cobweb spinners. The way they work is by using Aerodynamic airflow from the fan, which blows forward and bends outward as the product inside is flung out through tiny holes. It creates a stringy airborne web that is flung onto the area where it’s needed. Use the highest speed setting on your drill for the best results.

 

To clean the cylinder after use, soak it with 30 seconds' worth of Goof-off, De-Solv-It, mineral spirits, or rubber cement thinner. With the lid on, allow it to sit for 30 seconds to dissolve the rubber cement inside the cylinder. After that, pour the excess solvent out like you did for the cement while clearing the holes. If the remaining rubbery fluid cannot be removed this way, then use a rag, paper towel, or bottle brush to scrub it out. You can also leave the remaining cement in the cylinder for a few hours to dry, then you can rub it out later whenever you have time.  

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For your webspinner cleaning needs, these methods work best:  
 

• Bottlebrush

• De-Solv-It

 

Troubleshooting, consider these tips:  

If nothing comes out when you’re spinning with the drill turned on:  

• Verify the fan blade is spinning clockwise, as the drill should not be in reverse.  

• If nothing comes out after a few seconds of the spin being on, your rubber cement may need to be refilled as the cylinder is likely empty.

• Check the holes in your cylinder to see if they have been cleaned out properly.

• Give the cylinder holes a wipe with your fingers so those holes are unobstructed, and you should remove any barriers to your progress.

 

Once the rubber cement is dry, which takes around three to five minutes, spray paint or powder can be used to lighten your webs. A light tan color is also an option alongside grey primer, which looks more elegant. For displays that require realistic, dusty-looking webs, baby powder works.

 

Airflow is projected better with the new 8-inch blade custom modified with a 40-degree pitch.

Use the “high speed” setting, also known as “2”, for best results with your drill.

If you are searching for a hard case for your Spinner Pro, the Apache 4800  from Harbor Freight Tools is one we recommend.

 

*Drill and rubber cement are not supplied unless purchased as a bundled sale an add-on. Rubber cement is available in most department stores, crafts stores, or online.

 

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