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Title: Joining laser cut fuse sides.
Post by: James Mills on July 20, 2010, 04:54:14 PM

 I have a set of laser cut fuse sides and am wondering what is the best way to join them and not have the glue joint show through the finish (CA, epoxy, elmers)?

James

 

Title: Re: Joining laser cut fuse sides.
Post by: Mark Scarborough on July 20, 2010, 05:32:17 PM

James,
personally, I would use Titebond to join them, though I have used CA before, but it isnt recomended by all , if you are a little messy with it, it CAN cause some finishing issues,,

Title: Re: Joining laser cut fuse sides.
Post by: Brett Buck on July 20, 2010, 06:38:32 PM

Quote from: Mark Scarborough on July 20, 2010, 05:32:17 PM

James,
personally, I would use Titebond to join them, though I have used CA before, but it isnt recomended by all , if you are a little messy with it, it CAN cause some finishing issues,,

  Better triple-glue that thing  - the end grain is going to really soak up the glue, no matter what kind is used.

     Brett

Title: Re: Joining laser cut fuse sides.
Post by: Mark Scarborough on July 20, 2010, 08:06:36 PM

Good point Brett, I might even think about a thin doubler on the inside just cause,,

Title: Re: Joining laser cut fuse sides.
Post by: Leester on July 21, 2010, 06:40:42 AM

James :! :! how about some pictures of that bad boy when you get a chance, or a building thread. y1 y1 y1

Title: Re: Joining laser cut fuse sides.
Post by: James Mills on July 21, 2010, 07:39:37 AM

Quote from: Leester on July 21, 2010, 06:40:42 AM

James :! :! how about some pictures of that bad boy when you get a chance, or a building thread. y1 y1 y1

Will do, will be a few weeks yet.  I'm putting my Formula S together (hope to finish before we leave for Denver tomorrow) and then wrap up the Legacy.

James

Title: Re: Joining laser cut fuse sides.
Post by: Allan Perret on July 22, 2010, 06:25:50 AM

Epoxy has little to no shrinkage, but I think this issue is more related to your finisihing process.   If the joint is block sanded flat and you cover with silkspan, it should not show thru.  Glue choice does have some effect on this, but a tight joint with a minimun glue line is more of a factor in how much it will show thru.  I use Titebond or Elmers wood glue.