I need to secure two plexiglass supports to a wooden base. The support wil=
l hold a piece of art glass. The plexiglass is 3/8 inch thick and about 1 =
inch wide. I have cut mortises into the base to accept the supports. One i=
s a snug fit and the other wiggles a bit. What should I use to permanently=
secure the supports in their mortises?
Larry
"Gramps' shop" wrote:
>
I need to secure two plexiglass supports to a wooden base. The
support will hold a piece of art glass. The plexiglass is 3/8 inch
thick and about 1 inch wide. I have cut mortises into the base to
accept the supports. One is a snug fit and the other wiggles a bit.
What should I use to permanently secure the supports in their
mortises?
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As a sailor, 3M5200 adhesive/sealant ring any bells.
Will remain pliable after curing which will handle changes in
expansion
of non equal materials in contact with one another.
Lew
On Friday, January 31, 2014 6:39:15 PM UTC-10, Gramps' shop wrote:
> I need to secure two plexiglass supports to a wooden base. The support w=
ill hold a piece of art glass. The plexiglass is 3/8 inch thick and about =
1 inch wide. I have cut mortises into the base to accept the supports. One=
is a snug fit and the other wiggles a bit. What should I use to permanent=
ly secure the supports in their mortises?
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> Larry
Larry,
I've had a lot of luck with applications similar to yours with E-6000. Mad=
e by the same company that makes Shoe Goo and similar in consistency.
Gene
"Gramps' shop" <[email protected]> wrote in
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news:[email protected]
> I need to secure two plexiglass supports to a wooden
> base. The support will hold a piece of art glass. The
> plexiglass is 3/8 inch thick and about 1 inch wide. I
> have cut mortises into the base to accept the supports.
> One is a snug fit and the other wiggles a bit. What
> should I use to permanently secure the supports in their
> mortises?
>
> Larry
Bolts. Drill and tap.
--
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On 2/1/2014 7:25 AM, dadiOH wrote:
> "Gramps' shop" <[email protected]> wrote in
> message
> news:[email protected]
>> I need to secure two plexiglass supports to a wooden
>> base. The support will hold a piece of art glass. The
>> plexiglass is 3/8 inch thick and about 1 inch wide. I
>> have cut mortises into the base to accept the supports.
>> One is a snug fit and the other wiggles a bit. What
>> should I use to permanently secure the supports in their
>> mortises?
>>
>> Larry
>
> Bolts. Drill and tap.
>
I was going to suggest Goop or one of the silicone epoxy variations
(E6000), but tapping may be a better idea. Plex taps well and if this is
clear plex it may well look better.
Jeff
On 1/31/2014 11:29 PM, GeneT wrote:
> On Friday, January 31, 2014 6:39:15 PM UTC-10, Gramps' shop wrote:
>> I need to secure two plexiglass supports to a wooden base. The support will hold a piece of art glass. The plexiglass is 3/8 inch thick and about 1 inch wide. I have cut mortises into the base to accept the supports. One is a snug fit and the other wiggles a bit. What should I use to permanently secure the supports in their mortises?
>>
>>
>>
>> Larry
>
> Larry,
> I've had a lot of luck with applications similar to yours with E-6000. Made by the same company that makes Shoe Goo and similar in consistency.
> Gene
Seconded this recommendation.
E-6000 is quite a bit less viscous than Shoe Goo and will spread well.
It stays flexible, but holds tenaciously.
Richard
On 1/31/2014 11:42 PM, Lew Hodgett wrote:
> "Gramps' shop" wrote:
>
>>
> I need to secure two plexiglass supports to a wooden base. The
> support will hold a piece of art glass. The plexiglass is 3/8 inch
> thick and about 1 inch wide. I have cut mortises into the base to
> accept the supports. One is a snug fit and the other wiggles a bit.
> What should I use to permanently secure the supports in their
> mortises?
> --------------------------------------------------
> As a sailor, 3M5200 adhesive/sealant ring any bells.
>
> Will remain pliable after curing which will handle changes in
> expansion
> of non equal materials in contact with one another.
>
> Lew
>
>
>
Roger Long said that sailors should be forced to have a note from their
mothers before being allowed to buy 5200. :)