djaxon
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since February 2015
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Post by djaxon on Dec 19, 2015 17:55:26 GMT -5
I have on occasion glued bails to polished stones. (Tried the wrapping and came up with four thumbs on each hand - lol.) I use 330 epoxy (once or twice super or krazy glue). Recently ran across an ad for Bondic. Uses a liquid plastic that is cured (in 4 seconds) with a UV LED. Ad states clearly that the bond is a plastic and not a glue.
Have you used or do you have an opinion on Bondic? It is supposed to stay liquid until hit with the UV light and that seems to me to give better control over the application. Layers of hardened "plastic" can be built up to the desired strength.
Starter kit is not too pricey but I wonder if plastic will work at all on metal to stone? I could always find a use for this but really am just wanting to learn (and save money) from your experience. Thanks Much! Don
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Post by Rockoonz on Dec 19, 2015 18:59:29 GMT -5
Plastic describes a wide range of monomers so it's hard to say how it would work without testing it. The thing that concerned me was the safety of the product. When I went to their site to check out the MSDS to see if it would clue me in on what the base is (it doesn't) I found a nonexistent link, kind of like they didn't want you to read the MSDS, so I found one from a 3rd party site: cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0718/5861/files/MSDS_Bondic_5998443_ENGLISH_BONDIC.pdf?9320089532882685121Definitely want to wear gloves in a well ventilated area for this.
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djaxon
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by djaxon on Dec 19, 2015 19:28:14 GMT -5
Thanks - I looked at the msds and it is not something I want to play with. I think I will stay with epoxy. Was using some super glue gel last night and glued my thumbs together. Just a spot the size of a pinhead - but took some time to 'disengage.' lol thanks again,
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Post by Peruano on Jan 4, 2016 15:08:55 GMT -5
E6000 works for bails in my shop. Any craft store sells it. It has a soft nature, which I believe keeps it from popping off like some brittle glues do. Try it if you are interested. Tom
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2016 11:41:05 GMT -5
Blue light cure polymers were first used in the dental business. I have some holding a crown in place in my mouth.
Its been there over a decade.
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