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Offline Three Hawks

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« Reply #15 on: June 18, 2008, 05:23:04 PM »
I've used glues, cements, and adhesives professionally man and boy for over forty five years.  Boatbuilder,  you see.   My experience is glueline failure is 99% operator error.  Usually from not reading and using the manufacturer's instructions.

[size=150]READ AND FOLLOW THE BLOODY INSTRUCTIONS ! ! ![/size]  It'll give ya sump'n to do on the way out to the garbage can.

Most of the time the manufacturer actually has some hint of an idea as to what is required.  

I know, I know, that's just crazy talk, sorry.

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« Reply #16 on: June 18, 2008, 05:38:26 PM »
When all else fails READ THE MANUAL!
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« Reply #17 on: June 18, 2008, 06:39:30 PM »
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« Reply #18 on: June 18, 2008, 07:53:34 PM »
glue has directions ? Now all the fun is over.
Next ya gonna tell me there are warning labels...
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« Reply #19 on: June 18, 2008, 08:56:27 PM »
Quote from: "Groundhog"
glue has directions ? Now all the fun is over.
Next ya gonna tell me there are warning labels...
lol

Try not to get too much in yer nose.  Nothin' quite so pathetic as a groundhog with his paw permanently glued up his nose.

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« Reply #20 on: June 18, 2008, 09:06:12 PM »
thatsa stickie booger'
What really bothers me is when you do read the instructions before hand and whatever the product is ... it performs poorly or fails totally.
 Gorilla glue does seem to work well on wood to wood aplications but falls short on others.
Also the expansion quality is sometimes a problem when you are trying to do neat work.
Epoxies have always given me the best results when a glue is needed but you sure can't beat a weld or solder or even a rivet for keepin it all together.
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« Reply #21 on: July 23, 2008, 07:31:40 AM »
Devcon slow set. Alcohol has no effect on it that I've ever seen. Even acetone has no immediate effect on it, once cured. It is optically clear, and absorbs what ever spectrum of color it is on. If you have a glue line, you didn't fit things close enough.
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« Reply #22 on: July 23, 2008, 11:02:41 AM »
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Devcon slow set. Alcohol has no effect on it that I've ever seen. Even acetone has no immediate effect on it, once cured. It is optically clear, and absorbs what ever spectrum of color it is on. If you have a glue line, you didn't fit things close enough.

Devcon has been my own personal favorite for years.

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« Reply #23 on: July 23, 2008, 11:46:17 AM »
As a woodworking professional. I would not waste my money on any of the Polyurethane glues.
  From the expanding action they develop a very weak bond that is very easily broken.All failures that I have seen with Gorilla glue and there like, have broken thru the glue line with no wood failure.
   For metal to wood epoxy is the best. Followed by urea formyldihide .  
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« Reply #24 on: July 26, 2008, 03:56:38 PM »
I like Devcon 20 minute clear epoxy. Never had any issues with it , dries clear. As long as your fit/finish is good you will not notice it. On hidden tang knives I like JB Weld.
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« Reply #25 on: July 28, 2008, 01:36:09 PM »
Liquid hide glue, tweeked with a few drops of vinegar to accellerate dry time is pretty handy to have around....the same mixed with brick dust makes a good "cutlers" filler as well.
Its not a super strong thing, but it works well enough for
traditional applications.
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