Tubes Moving?

[renowb]

Wondering if anyone has seen this....On one occasion I epoxied slimline tubes into the blanks. I laid them flat so they would not move. Lo and behold, the next day they were sticking out about a 1/16"! It was hot so do you think the epoxy expanded thereby pushing the tube somewhat?
Any thoughts?

 

[Brooks803]

I don't think it's the epoxy expanding. I think since it hasn't set the epoxy is wanting to flow down the ends of the blank and taking the tube with it. I've had that happen when I epoxied a tube inside a hole that was slightly larger than needed so it could be what's happening with yours.

 

[kirkfranks]

I agree with above post. I have had this happen too. I check about 5 min after gluing and by that time it is starting to get thick. If it has moved I can push back and won't move again.

 

[renowb]

Yeah, that's probably it. I will watch next time and push them back in if needed. Thanks guys.

 

[snyiper]

Put a rubberband over the ends and catch the tube they will stay put

 

[Willee]

only happens if I use the polly Gorilla type glue.
after about 30 minutes I check them and adjust if needed.

Willee

 

[Greg O'Sherwood]

Put a rubberband over the ends and catch the tube they will stay put

+1

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[DozerMite]

A piece of tape on one end and stand it on that end.