+CacheKidz! Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 What is the best adhesive to use on a metal or plastic bison tubes? I would think rubber cement or elmers type glue wouldn't work well. Quote Link to comment
+niraD Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Do you need to use an adhesive? IME, mechanical connections are more reliable than adhesives. But with that said, there are some epoxies that work well with metal/plastic. Be sure to get one that can stand exposure to the elements. Quote Link to comment
+ipodguy Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Take some sandpaper and rough up the surface of the bison tube. For the adhesive, use JB Weld. It will glue nearly anything to anything and it holds up well in the elements. I used it to glue the sole back on my geocaching boot last year just to give you an idea of how strong it is. Quote Link to comment
+tyreynolds0123 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Ok...I'm new too....can someone tell me what a Bison tube is? Quote Link to comment
+niraD Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 http://www.cacheopedia.com/wiki/Bison_Tube Quote Link to comment
+IBcrashen Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Dont remember who posted this but here is a site for help this to that Quote Link to comment
+CacheKidz! Posted October 6, 2010 Author Share Posted October 6, 2010 Thanks for the suggestions. The JB Weld and the link to: this to that. Very helpful! Quote Link to comment
+Doctroid Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Thanks for the suggestions. The JB Weld and the link to: this to that. Very helpful! Result of test: JB Weld on coarse-sanded HDPE: No good... Quote Link to comment
+FolsomNatural Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I agree with NiraD - many adhesives just won't stand up to the elements. Even Gorilla glue doesn't last that long. I use hardware - machine screws, nuts & bolts, then use either epoxy or gorilla glues simply to prevent the nut from unscrewing. Even if the adhesive begins to deteriorate, it's still pretty good at holding the nut in place, so the bolt won't come undone even with vibration or weathering. Here is the inside of a standard (2-3/8-inch)fence post cap. One nut holds the bolt to the end cap; second nut holds a plastic cable tie to the bolt. The cable tie connects to a key ring. The key ring connects to just about anything. The gorilla glue holds the nuts in place so they don't unscrew. This will NOT pull out! Quote Link to comment
+mpilchfamily Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 The glue needed will very on the material and conditions it will be subject to. There is no one glue that can do it all. Even the ideal glue for the situation doesn't last forever. As mentioned earlier a mechanical fastener may do better then glue. Quote Link to comment
+BAMBOOZLE Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Take some sandpaper and rough up the surface of the bison tube. For the adhesive, use JB Weld. It will glue nearly anything to anything and it holds up well in the elements. I used it to glue the sole back on my geocaching boot last year just to give you an idea of how strong it is. I agree 100 %. Quote Link to comment
+kissguy&frannyfru Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 GOOP,Best stuff ive found, Had some out a couple years in the elements and it hasn't failed yet. Quote Link to comment
+AlohaBra and MaksMom Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 It depends. Gorilla Glue for somethings. Silicone adhesive, Epoxy, and sometimes Superglue. Mechanical is the best. Quote Link to comment
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