Nightmare!

[Blind Pew]

Dear Planteers, this is where I hope this forum comes into it's own. I've had a nightmare. Can you drag me out?

Basically, I need to find out what the strongest adhesive is that I can reasonably lay my hands on here in England. I'm bonding steel to steel, have a very small surface area to work on and am operating at normal room temperatures. I would also prefer an adhesive that I can sculpt into the shape of a 54mm hand as well.

I know I'm not asking much..........

thanks in anticipation guys.

 

[Bluesking]

I have been quite impressed by the strength of B&Q's Poly Power Glue, although I am sure you will get plenty of other suggestions. I have also successfully used it when desperate, to make small castings.

 

[megroot]

Anthony,

The last time i was looking for glue i find Metal Epoxy. I don't know what it is, but when it is so strong as Epoxy i would go for that.

Marc

 

[Roy]

Anthony...wassit for...?...is it actual steel..or white metal...?
Are you repairing or building..?..is there absolutely no chance of inserting a pin to add some strength and support..?

Roy.

 

[Figure Mad]

Hi Anthony

Try “Chemical Metal”, its a 2 part epoxy that is dark grey, once dry it can be cut, sanded, filed you can even use a tap n die set on it. It bonds most metals and is available from car spares shops (not Halfords)....

Hope this helps

Dave

 

[Blind Pew]

Dear fellas, as always many thanks for the replies. I'll certainly have a go at your suggestions.

Roy/Dave, mate the nightmare is as follows. Having decided to change the flag this figure is grasping, all went well. This was until it became obvious the glue I was using wasn't strong enough as the new one is much heavier. I then decided to drill & pin the hand going nto the sleeve. This went well until the 1mm drill bit snapped inside the geezer's arm. Imagine my delight. The air was blue...
I was then left with no choice but to amputate the arm 1/2 way up. I reckon I've found a solution though. I've experimented and have made a joint combining the steel rod (flagstaff) along with a section of thinner steel rod and standard Milliput.
Tests so far show a resonably strong joint.
I'll keep you posted. Hope the result will be worth it!