UHU or Araldite ?

[Wild Thing]

Another beginners question i'm afraid

I am about to start work on my knife handle, and have heard loads of guys use araldite, but is UHU any good for gluing the scales to the metal handle?

Thanks all.

Phill

 

[John Fenna]

I always use a good 2 part Epoxy like araldite - not the 5 min type but the longer cure type.

 

[Woodcutter2]

As mentioned by John 2 part epoxy is best, the brand "Zpoxy is available in 30 min cure time, long enough to get everything lined up and clamped but short enough to look forward to the next stage

 

[HillBill]

As John says, 2 part epoxy is the best stuff. Either Araldite precision or devvcon 2 ton. I use araldite exclusively.

 

[HillBill]

Toby, is the zpoxy stuff as good as araldite?

As mentioned by John 2 part epoxy is best, the brand "Zpoxy is available in 30 min cure time, long enough to get everything lined up and clamped but short enough to look forward to the next stage

 

[Wild Thing]

Right guys

2 part epoxy it is then.

Thanks

Phill

 

[swright81076]

Just to throw something else into the mix. I've been using serious stuff ultra from b&q, I've used it on just about everything, from pop can stoves to knife scales. Amazing stuff.

sent from my Jelly Bean'd galaxy nexus.

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

Just for something different you could try Gator Glue. Very good stuff, gives you plenty of time to adjust and it also remains a little flexible so less likely to crack.

Araldite is damn good stuff though.

 

[WULF]

Always used 2 part araldite epoxy myself,i would save the uhu for broken pottery

 

[Stew]

UHU - what a waste of time for most things!!

 

[robevs73]

2 part epoxy every time.
Nowt wrong with B&Q or Wilko own brand stuff.

 

[Teepee]

UHU make and sell 2 pack epoxy aswell

Some of their epoxy putty mended an inch wide hole in my sump for 2 years.

 

[Woodcutter2]

Toby, is the zpoxy stuff as good as araldite?

I find it just as good and completely clear in colour so with paler woods or bones and horns that could help, its also a sight cheaper when your using quantities