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Title: Glue problems
Post by: Possum2 on March 21, 2009, 10:14:00 PM

I'm using 2 part epoxy and when I'm sandig the wood comes loose from handle. What kind of glue is everybody using. Also having problems with safety pins when I'm sanding brass pins heat up and burn the wood.

Title: Re: Glue problems
Post by: prarieboy on March 22, 2009, 12:20:00 AM

Might be gettin to hot? Maybe need to file em down.Just thinkin and thats a DANGEROUS habit for Me! C-Ya Bob

Title: Re: Glue problems
Post by: dave hiltz on March 22, 2009, 07:03:00 AM

I do all my handles by hand no belt sanders, just rasps and sandpaper, all by hand.  good luck, dave.

Title: Re: Glue problems
Post by: Lin Rhea on March 22, 2009, 08:29:00 AM

Get some new glue. Yours may be old. I use Devcon 2 hour / 2 ton. Wait the two hours. The pin thing is just as the guys have said, your staying on the grinder too long. Hit it lightly or file it. Lin

Title: Re: Glue problems
Post by: OconeeDan on March 22, 2009, 09:57:00 AM

I have found that Loc Tite brand epoxies are not good at all.  they have other good products but not their epoxies.
I like Devcon brand, as Lin suggested.
For the pins getting too hot, also be aware that using worn out belts will heat them up more.  
Dan

Title: Re: Glue problems
Post by: Possum2 on March 22, 2009, 12:41:00 PM

yA i'M USING THE LOC TITE I'LL TRY THE DEVCON. YHKS HUYS

Title: Re: Glue problems
Post by: d. ward on March 22, 2009, 01:42:00 PM

I use smooth-on bow laminateing epoxy.It can be baked up to 160 degrees.Dan's right all the loc tite products are great except for there epoxies.bowdoc