Zeta and Aero Comparision

[PhillH]

Great review, again good to know where to be going for the next lot of kits, once I get through existing TB stocks.


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[Walter]

Thanks for the comparison Eamonn. Interesting and useful.

 

[Winemaker]

Thanks for that review now I will get a 23/64 drill not a 9mm drill ( I assume it will still applies if using CA glue)

 

[silver]

Thanks for that review now I will get a 23/64 drill not a 9mm drill ( I assume it will still applies if using CA glue)

In my opinion Tom is should not be a problem provided you use the thick Ca, if you use the thin then you might want to use a 9mm drill and see how it fits prior to gluing.

The main problem you will encounter using 23/64 and thin ca glue is a possible break out due to there not being enough glue between tube and blank. (Voids so to speak)

Hope this helps..
With the epoxy and painted tunes they need a little more room inside.

 

[mickleuk]

I also found the 9mm hole a bit tight, but put it down to an undersized drill bit. Glad to hear it wasn't just me. I've now ordered a 23/64 bit.

 

[Winemaker]

In my opinion Tom is should not be a problem provided you use the thick Ca, if you use the thin then you might want to use a 9mm drill and see how it fits prior to gluing.

The main problem you will encounter using 23/64 and thin ca glue is a possible break out due to there not being enough glue between tube and blank. (Voids so to speak)

Hope this helps..
With the epoxy and painted tunes they need a little more room inside.

Thanks for that may I ask would the same apply to Gorilla glue

 

[silver]

I dont use gorilla glue now adays as in my opinion it's too messy for fiddly tubes when it's expanded and come out of each end.

Gorilla glue is a genreall term that you can get all sorts of adhesives in now, from standard PVA to superglue,

But I would treat gorilla glue (the standard stuff) as epoxy and drill with 23/64. Just be aware that the glue will push the tubes out as it expands if you don't secure them in place.

Hope this helps.

 

[Winemaker]

I dont use gorilla glue now adays as in my opinion it's too messy for fiddly tubes when it's expanded and come out of each end.

Gorilla glue is a genreall term that you can get all sorts of adhesives in now, from standard PVA to superglue,

But I would treat gorilla glue (the standard stuff) as epoxy and drill with 23/64. Just be aware that the glue will push the tubes out as it expands if you don't secure them in place.

Hope this helps.

Thank you very helpful :thanxs:

 

[wm460]

Thank you Eamonn, very interesting.

 

[Bigblackdog]

Thanks for the review. I am new to pen turning and things like this are immensely useful.

 

[Penpal]

Many posts get lost in the sands of time however with Jims help these special sharing ones are easily looked up and referred to again later the thanks I feel due are for putting things in your own words your careful pictures and sincerety of purpose.

THanks Eamonn.

 

[Bill Mooney]

Not tried the Zeta yet so your review is helpful on deciding which kit to buy.