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Hello,
Well Im making some cocobolo scales for a Griffon Carbo Magnetic and I dont have double sided tape. Can I just put two drops of ca (superglue) to hold them together for sanding??? Any other random things I can us to hold the scales together???
Thanks,
Chris
Unless there is a reason for doing this right now I would wait and get some double sided tape tomorrow. No sense in rushing it.
Other then it being nice and cool in my workshop it can wait till tomorrow :-( What kind of double sided tape should I get?Quote:
Originally Posted by Str8Raz0r
Thanks,
Chris
plain 'ol rubber glue works well for me, but you have to let it dry first.
i use double sided carpet tape it is strong and does not let the scales fall while applying the finish.Quote:
Originally Posted by socalkid
I used to use regular double sided tape but it was useless for the above mentioned reasons.
I will glue mine together sometimes, I usually glue them together with a piece of paper in the middle. The paper will tear in half when you go to separate the two halves, then you need to scrape off the glue spots.
Charlie
I use a heavy duty 3M tape. The cheaper ones tend to get too soft if the scales warm up.Quote:
Originally Posted by socalkid
Stu
Drive to the Convienence Store..The one closest to your house. I am leaving a Clown mask, salad tongs and a pint of Peanut brittle. It won't help you for an adhesive, but it would be a funny thing to explain to your wife at 02:00 am in the morning.
Surely you've gotten the tape by now, but before I used double stick tape I would use rubber cement, let it dry enough so it wouldn't shift on me, and then drill my pin holes. You can then put pins in (I use aluminum because it sands very well) and cut them flush.
I actually prefer using CA to double sided tape, it doesn't creep like tape can. There is risk of grain tear out if you use too much glue or the mating surfaces are finished too roughly, so be careful. Separate the scales by tapping a utility blade through the joint. The technique is very reliable with some practice.
Phillip
Wintchase,Quote:
Originally Posted by Wintchase
LOL!!! Yeah my girlfriend thinks I'm running a drug lab when I walk inside covered in all sorts of g10, wood, and bone dust with my full face respirator and a bio-suit on.
Good times,
Chris
Hello,
I got some duck tape carpet tape today. Its very vey sticky and I think it has a fiberglass backing. Im a little worried when I split the two scales apart I might crack one of them. Next time Im going to go with two or three smaller pieces instead of one large piece. Im also going to try the piece of paper and a little superglue if the double sided carpet tape breaks these scales when I split them. Its going to be another late night grinding/shaping wood and g10 :-)
Thanks for the info guys,
Chris
FWIW --
Would hot-melt glue work? It won't shift (once it cools), and it seems to have a weak bond with wood. Maybe it's just strong enough for the job?
Charles
Cpcohen1945,Quote:
Originally Posted by cpcohen1945
Im not sure if the hot glue can handle the heat from sanding without coming apart. Ill give it a try if I can find some around the house.
Thanks,
Chris
I've been using double sided turner's tape for years with excellent success. The residual sticky leftovers I sometimes have are easily removed with goo gone. It's my to go tape for holding my scales together. Couldn't live without it in the shop.
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