Type of Adhesive

LexKY_Pipe · Post by **LexKY_Pipe** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 10:22 am

When you guys are adhereing rings or other inserts onto stems or stummels, what adhesive do you use?

jeff · Post by **jeff** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 2:39 pm

2 part epoxy. I can't remember the brand, but it comes in two bottles, one with blue text and the other red. Use equal portions, mix well, rough the surface area, and it should stay forever.

Jeff

ArtGuy · Post by **ArtGuy** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 2:51 pm

Same here, I use a 5 minute 2 part epoxy to be exact. I mix it for 60 seconds then apply with a matchstick. Let it set for about an hour and it should be machinable after that.

I put it on very gloppy so that it squirts out of the seams. After about 4 minutes it gets to a rubber, booger like consistency and I peel it off in a ribbon leaving a clean glue free edge.

Post by **KurtHuhn** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 2:55 pm

Any two-part epoxy will do the trick. I get mine in big bottles from Woodcraft since Lowes only carries the small double syringes in my area. If you want something stronger, go for the structured epoxy - it takes 24 hours to set, but it gives you a long time to make sure things are perfect. It also is a lot stronger, and is useful for joints that don't have any internal support structure.

LexKY_Pipe · Post by **LexKY_Pipe** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 5:42 pm

Thanks guys. This forum is the best help anyone could get. Appreciate all your wisdom. :thumb:

bluesmk · Post by **bluesmk** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 9:58 pm

I also get epoxy from Woodcraft....System Three-T-88 structural epoxy.
Great stuff.
Dan
Gabrieli Pipes

Post by **KurtHuhn** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 10:25 pm

bluesmk wrote:I also get epoxy from Woodcraft....System Three-T-88 structural epoxy.

That's the stuff! Indestructible once it sets up.

bluesmk · Post by **bluesmk** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 11:36 pm

Yes sir,
Heat and cold resistant,flexible,chemical resistant........and compatible with delrin! good stuff, Kurt!
Dan
Gabrieli Pipes