Gorilla Glue

[Jim]

Made up eight Omega's today using for the first time Gorilla Glue .. Will not be turning some of them until next week, so plenty of time to cure .. It was also not as messy as using CA ..

Was going to test the 5 minute Epoxy also but may leave that until i only have a couple to make up, 5 minutes didn't seem like a long time ..

Does any one use the Epoxy to glue in the tubes?

 

[bassethound]

I have used Epoxy for the tubes Jim but I always leave more time than stated!

 

[mattyts]

I use the araldite rapid stuff,5 minutes...only use it when I have 5-6 tubes to glue up though,otherwise it starts to dry,goes tacky and it's incredibly messy to start with.

This is the best epoxy I've found, takes a while to dry so it's incredibly strong,dries crystal clear like glass Devcon DV33345 Super Strength 2 Ton Waterproof Epoxy Glue 9oz 256g | eBay

been using it to glue knives after I had some of the araldite come apart,it's also cleaner than the araldite

 

[yorkshireman]

I've got some two part epoxy Jim but I only use it when I run out of gorilla glue

 

[paulm]

I've tried it Jim and epoxy but I always go back to ca, its so predictable and easy to use... and now I can chew it off my fingers in minutes

 

[Twister]

CA for me
quick & easy ...as said gives u opportunity to chew it off
I had gorilla but threw away as shelf life was sort of minimal...the bottle felt crunchy less than 6 months

Steve

 

[Bill Mooney]

I use gorilla glue on timber blanks but not on burrs. If the burr has any holes or shakes the glue will expand & come through & it's right down to the tube & you can see it.

 

[Phil Dart]

I use both, but my usual practice is to use Gorilla. I glue in the afternoon, then trim and turn in the morning.

I use 5 minute epoxy for anything I need to glue up and turn in a hurry. Its open and workable for about 5 mins and safe to turn after about 30 minutes, so its great for overcoming impatience or forgetfulness, but not really suitable for large batches unless you're a quick worker.

As Bill says though, there are instances when epoxy is the only way to go. Apart from its adhesive qualities, the advantage of Gorilla over CA is open time, and expandability in cases where you've had to compromise on drill size. (doesn't happen often ,but there are times...)

 

[Penpal]

If I used Epoxy I used the longer time 5 mins a wasted exercise with many to glue up. Watching You Tubes lately though using blue or green tape to make a mixing platform for epoxy looked great to me I will try the super stuff I have a plan for that crystal clear appeals to me. I am back on Gorilla Glue saw a beaut tip recently using strong pins in a base to prevent the tubes popping would give me peace of mind and constant going back to make sure it does not spoil blanks. I believe I have wasted more of different glues than I have actually used shelf life depends so much on how old it was, is on the retail shelf.

Peter.

 

[Phil Dart]

Peter - I insert the gorilla glued tube part way in one end of the blank and coat the inside of the hole, then extract it and finally insert it in the other end. I can quite honestly say I have NEVER had a tube move or "pop" in the curing process. When dry its always exactly where I put it - no need to hold it in place by any method whatsoever. Gorilla kept in a cool place will keep at least a year opened in my experience, but these days it gets used well before that.

 

[Vic Perrin]

I have only ever used CA for glueing tubes I suppose the only reason being cost !

 

[donwatson]

I use 2 part epoxy from the pound shop. I try and do 4 or 5 pens at a time, no more, as the stuff starts to harden quite quickly.
I leave them at least 24 hours before trying to turn them.
It's the way I do it.

 

[Walter]

I use epoxy all the time but I usually use the 30 minute stuff. Rarely have any problems with it.

 

[Dalboy]

I use 2 part epoxy from the pound shop. I try and do 4 or 5 pens at a time, no more, as the stuff starts to harden quite quickly.
I leave them at least 24 hours before trying to turn them.
It's the way I do it.

I have been using that as well, just brought the first one and have used it on 8 or 9 pieces now seems to be OK

 

[AllenN]

I have tried Gorilla glue but I found a couple for tubes moved after turning. I have never had that problem with epoxy. I mix in very small amounts and glue a few at a time. I usually leave them overnight, but have on occasion turned after half an hour with no problems.
I can see the advantage of Gorilla glue if one has to compromise on drill sizes but if things move it rather negates the advantage. Allen

 

[wm460]

I only use the longer setting aradite now I glue up a heap of blanks last thing then turn them the next day.

 

[Penpal]

I have found I am too generous when I use Gorilla Glue it is messy but I love it any movement follows me moving too quickly seems to promote movement as well.

Peter.

 

[handmadekrafts]

I use Epoxy glue, however I am using Titebond instant adhesive. It glues in 15 seconds and has never let me down

 

[Jim]

Never added that i used a wet cloth to dampen the tubes before applying the glue on to them .. Well it did say do this on the packet ..

 

[Wrongway]

Just a quick thread resurrection. Acrylic blanks and tube glueing. Just watched a video with a chap using CA on various acrylic blanks and was having great difficulty getting the tubes to stick in the blank. Sometimes taking up to four attempts. I think his theory was mold release compound mixed in the resin. I have only done a few acrylic blanks so far and used CA on both without any problems I have noticed. Anyone else seen problems like this. Would epoxy/gorilla glue have the same problems to some extent. Incidentally this was the video