Thread: Gluing brass liner

I use trichloroethane for degreasing. It's an electronics cleaning agent that doesn't leave a residue. Failing this you can use mineral spirits I suppose.

Kevint is 100% correct about epoxy needing some thickness. What I do is apply a dab to each surface, spread it evenly and thinly with a spatula on each (I use old ID/credit/bank cards for this), then mate the surfaces with a little pressure and leave them unclamped. Depending on the thickness of brass you use, you'll want to avoid bending it. To do this, lay it flat on a surface with parchment paper, apply the epoxy on the surfaces then place the wood onto the brass.

I hope this helps.

Also, keeping the heat down is good. Be carefull not to overheat epoxy, the fumes/smoke is very toxic.

Cheers!

Originally Posted by Aquanin

Thanks. I did roughen up the surface with 60 grit. I did not degrease it though. What can I use for that?

I also could have clamped too hard. I have spring clamps, should I get something that can control the pressure?

I am thinking it was the heat from sanding drums. I will go much slower next time. I have some great Amboyna Burl that needs liners for strength.

Originally Posted by ShotgunLuckey

When welders attach 2 plates of steel together, they drill a hole through the plates and weld the hole. I wonder if you could drill a couple of holes through the brass, so there is a little colum of epoxy holding the scales together, kinda like the mayo on a swiss cheese sandwich. (I guess I shouldn't post when hungry)

Actually what you are describing is used in gunsmithing too it is called a mechanical lock... We use this trick when doing Glassbedding on rifle stocks on heavy hitters. Drilling a few slanted holes in the stock in reversing directions so that the bedding is mechanically locked in place also... Your idea has merit and if you were to dill the liner with several designs of holes along the length it would probably work out just fine..

Glued down some brass today using epoxy on the base of some scales. It worked just fine. Thanks for the advice!

I used a wrap-around thin leather strip as a clamp. That seemed to conform nicely and work very well.