Tired of epoxy glue
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You can buy epoxy that co-dispenses from two syringes so there is always a perfect mix. The other thing to be aware of is to not try to dispense small amounts - the smaller the amount the greater the error will be. If you are having to scrape off and reapply then just dispense a good load in the first place - it will be easier to get right and you will probably only use the same amount as if you had needed to redo several times.
It depends on the quantities your mixing, but you can get a twin syringe type, that meters out the exact amount of each, or for larger amounts there is a manual pump system that does the same job.
Stephen
Stephen
Evo stick impact adhesive will not substitute for epoxy. I have heard of no other options over on BB. If you use two tubes squeeze out a line from each tube of the same length and thicknes sisde by side before mixing on you board or whatever you use.
Try mixing for at least a minute before use as well as the tips already said.
Alf
Try mixing for at least a minute before use as well as the tips already said.
Alf
andyn
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I've been using Gorilla glue recently http://www.gorillaglue.com/ and have found that to be a pretty decent glue.
It expands during its curing time, so also has the benifit of filling any gaps between the glued surfaces. you need to ensure the item is clamped well though.
It expands during its curing time, so also has the benifit of filling any gaps between the glued surfaces. you need to ensure the item is clamped well though.
What epoxy are you having trouble with?
Using 2-ton (which you may have read before is my favourite for oh so many reasons) I have never had any troubles. Get some little scales from ebay and measure it by weight before mixing, it is alot easier than guessing volumes.
Using 2-ton (which you may have read before is my favourite for oh so many reasons) I have never had any troubles. Get some little scales from ebay and measure it by weight before mixing, it is alot easier than guessing volumes.
It depends on what you are trying to glue. For some stuff, there are other glues that work as well, but for others, there is no substitute. All glues have requirements for getting a good bond, there is very little in the way of free lunch. Things like Zap-A-Dap-A-Goo are very good at bonding leather and are quite strong and easy to apply, if rather messy, but they aren't a substitute for epoxy.
Not all epoxy should be weighed, some really is meant to be done by volume and the twin dispenser types do an okay job, but not really precise. You still need to watch how to go. The runnier glues are a little easier to meter out, just run a bead of a given length for both, then mix. The thicher ones are harder since they kind of come out of the tube in a blodge. Not sure how to remedy things if you have trouble judging the relative size of two blodges. Laying down a larger quantity than you need, over a measured length, might still work.
Not all epoxy should be weighed, some really is meant to be done by volume and the twin dispenser types do an okay job, but not really precise. You still need to watch how to go. The runnier glues are a little easier to meter out, just run a bead of a given length for both, then mix. The thicher ones are harder since they kind of come out of the tube in a blodge. Not sure how to remedy things if you have trouble judging the relative size of two blodges. Laying down a larger quantity than you need, over a measured length, might still work.
yes there is an alternative, and its what iv'e been using for the last 18months, heavy duty ca
instant adhesive,specifically made for knife makers,beats epoxy hands down here is the link
http://cgi.ebay.com/Knife-Making-ad...hZ013QQcategoryZ41181QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem
hope this helps
bernie
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