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Anyone have any experiences with using epoxy to glue two pieces of metal together?In my case it would be two pieces of steel and there is not any weight-bearing issues to speak of.
Any particular issues of prepping the metal?
Thanks for any information.
J
-- j (jw_hsv@yahoo.com), June 29, 2001
Is there any particular reason you want to use epoxy? Metal expands and contracts with temperature... I'm not sure this will work so well with epoxy as a bond.cheers,
-- Max (Maxel@inwindsor.com), June 29, 2001.
Most contact cements work on metal for ridged materials.
-- mitch hearn (moopups1@aol.com), June 29, 2001.
Will a product called JB Weld work for you? It is available in auto parts stores.
-- clove (clovis97@yahoo.com), June 29, 2001.
The best adhesive I have found for non-porous surfaces I got from the local paint and panel shop. It is a neoprene compound used in the auto industry, very similar to what is used to bond windscreens into modern vehicles.
-- john hill (john@cnd.co.nz), June 29, 2001.
JBWELD but if there's any chance of all of flexing, extreme temperature changes, weight or and other stressing, take it to a welding shop if you don't have the equipment. It shouldn't cost more than a few dollars if you just need a few spot welds.
-- nobody (nothing@nowhere.no), June 29, 2001.