12 replies to this topic

[bazil]

Hi guys,

I finally found some from a hobby place but it is only 6mm thick. I got a few bits anyway thinking I can glue 3 bits together to make an 18 mm. I am about to glue them together, but I only have wood glue, is that good enough or do I need something stronger?

Cheers!

Baz

[bleachbone]

i would definently disprove of wood glue, bond is not nearly strong enough. go out an buy yourself a small can of epoxy, that will hold it like it was only one peice of wood, wish you the best

Bleachbone

[bazil]

Epoxy, the stuff that comes in 2 parts you mix together? or is there a different type?

Cheers for the quick reply!

Baz

[John-Boy]

Araldite 2 parts epoxy or something similar will do the trick!

[bazil]

cheers! thought that was the stuff, I always like to check though.

[KnivesandRubber]

I've heard that gorilla glue is better than epoxy im not sure if its true though

[Delaney]

or you can just buy gorilla epoxy! seriously gorilla glue makes a two tone epoxy that sets firm in 5 min, but i think it takes 24 hours to fully cure and its supposed to be really good.

[Bill Hays]

For wood or any textured surface, you must use a glue that has "body" to it. Epoxy works well as it is thick enough and once cured is extremely strong.
If you go another route, like super glue, you have to use the gel variety.

[bazil]

epoxy it is!

cheers guys!

[luxor5]

Hi sorry to hijack but seriously go to Argos, BnQ, Homebase or anywhere like that and just buy one of them ready made shelve kits. Alot of them are made from multiplex and I got one from Homebase the other day with sanded top and bottom surfaces for £4.99. Luckily my work had a shop refit and I got all the old counters made from muliplex I'm sorted for years I guess. On a note just check the shelf you buy has the wood layers thats the give-away that its multiplex.

http://www.diy.com/d...s=1293044401248 Just make sure when they say oak effect the wood is layered wood not that cheap chipboard S**t

[bazil]

Hey thanks Luxor5! that was really helpful!

Baz

[snakeshack]

Do yourself a favor and use an epoxy that has a long work time. Don't get a 5 minute! If they sell hardener separately, get the longest working hardener they have. Fiberglass boat repair kits are OK and can be found at automotive parts shops and hardware stores. The stuff I like the best is from archery making supply shops. You can find them on line.

You can also glue pieces of fabric (denim) or colored paper in between the layers of wood for an interesting look.

Good luck!

[bazil]

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You can also glue pieces of fabric (denim) or colored paper in between the layers of wood for an interesting look.

I would like to put something in between, but didn't think it would be safe? if it's ok I might just do that!

Cheers,

Baz