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rfg842(at)cox.net
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Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 7:30 am Post subject: Bonding metal

Two good choices for gluing metal are the epoxy adhesive T88 or JB Weld.  T88 is available from Wicks or Aircraft Spruce and JB Weld for any WalMart store. Both work equally well and JB Weld now comes in a quick setting formula.

  

 Lots of commercial aircraft parts are glued or bonded together.  Best to scratch up the surfaces to be glue first for a better bond.

  

 Bob, Wichita

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vgstol(at)bigpond.net.au
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Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 1:10 pm Post subject: Bonding metal

Yep, those epoxies are ideal for the  use that Dave expressed.  But stick with the slow cure type - the quick  cure types are really handy but don't seem to hold quite as well on  aluminum.

  

 Another important tip is to keep a bit  of thickness of adhesive in the joint rather than squeeze it out very  thin.  The extra thickness of adhesive makes the 'sandwich' effect of  aluminum/adhesive/aluminum more rigid to prevent flexing in the  joint.

  

 Just press the patch on gently and  leave the bead that's squeezed out around the edge - don't try to clean it up  while it's gooey.  Wait until it's set up to a 'soft' stage, then trim  it off with a razor blade, then wait until it's full hard to sand smooth.   The result will be so neat and tidy that you'll be tempted to put matching  re-enforcing patches around the other holes as well.....

  

 JG

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