Hello from Moray

[pen-guin]

Hello from a very wet and cold Mosstodloch, Moray in NE Scotland.

My name is Murray and I have just started wood turning. I have made a couple of pens and would really like to know the best product for gluing in tubes to blanks.

 

[alpha1]

Hi Welcome
I use thick Super Glue CA. Dont use thin it goes off way to soon. Or you can use two part epoxy. I have all ways used CA.

 

[Gadget-UK]

Hello Murray
Welcome to the forum.
I use Gorilla Epoxy Glue, never had an issue and always solid

 

[yorkshireman]

Gorilla glue for me. Just be careful that the glue expands as it sets so very occasionally will push the brass tube out.

 

[alpha1]

Is Gorilla a two part epoxy.

 

[alan morrison]

Welcome to the forum, Murray.
I use Gorilla 2 part epoxy. Never fails.

 

[howsitwork?]

I use 24 hour ( slow setting or “precision “ Araldyte as I like the long setting time and hard cure. I’ve tried gorilla polyurethane and it works ok but, as has been said it expands and can move the tube a bit. Also tried CA ( thin ) but didn’t like it. Not tried the thick though so cannot comment on that.

Sorry forgetting my manners, Welcome to the forum

 

[Gadget-UK]

Is Gorilla a two part epoxy.

Yes Dave.

 

[Hallelujahal]

Welcome & thick super glue or two part epoxy 5 minute working time

 

[ValleyBoy]

Welcome.

I’m in the two-part epoxy camp for gluing larger surface areas that require more work time such as tubes/barrels/caps etc. My preferred brand is BSI quick cure 5 minute epoxy.

Anything with smaller surface area (and hence needing less working time to get right) I use medium CA, also from BSI.

Cheers
Ash

 

[pen-guin]

Thanks for all your warm welcome and advice. I’ll let you all know how I get on

 

[His Nibs]

Welcome to the forum Murray.
I use ZAP Z-Poxy (PT39) 30 minute which gives me time to do a batch.

 

[flexi]

Welcome to the forum Murray, I use Gorilla PU and don't have any issues, I did use CA and glued a few tubes half in and out especially wood one .... I alway have a couple of blanks tubed ready to go and just drill and glue more replacements each session

 

[pittswood]

CA glue, every time. Don't forget to lightly sand the tubes and clean them with meth's. I push the tube in one way first, twist and then turn around and push the tube in the other side and to the depth needed. Never had one brake away from the tubes when turning. Just insure you reamer or file the inner tube out before fitting the kit together.
Kelvin

 

[Phil Dart]

Is Gorilla a two part epoxy.

Yes Dave.

Err, actually no, it isn't. Gorilla do make a 2-part epoxy, but when people talk about Gorilla Glue, they're usually referring to polyurethane glue, not epoxy.

 

[Gadget-UK]

Err, actually no, it isn't. Gorilla do make a 2-part epoxy, but when people talk about Gorilla Glue, they're usually referring to polyurethane glue, not epoxy.

I stand Corrected Boss

 

[Phil Dart]

I stand Corrected Boss

LOL. You'd probably had a long week Colin. Just thought I ought to set the record straight though - hope you don't mind.

 

[Bill Mooney]

Welcome to the family Murray. Enjoy your stay.