glue for coke can segments?

Brewmeister35 · 01-21-2008, 06:35 PM

I have this crazy idea I need to use coke can pieces for. Will CA work or do I need to use something different?

alphageek · 01-21-2008, 06:38 PM

CA should work fine. Rough it up with sandpaper first as there is a waxy coating. If you search you should find some of notes on this method. I know my brother posted and it was discussed under one of his threads(rsx1974) and there is others.

Ligget · 01-22-2008, 01:06 AM

I never tried CA but I do know that 2 part epoxy works well with coke can aluminium.:)

R2 · 01-22-2008, 03:30 AM

Use anything that works!! Experoiment!!:D:D

IPD_Mrs · 01-22-2008, 06:22 AM

We have had no problem with CA, but you need to ruff up the aluminum with sand paper first. Oily woods can sometimes be a bear.

Mike

VisExp · 01-22-2008, 06:45 AM

I have used CA although I want to try a polyurethane glue some time. Make sure you sand all the label off the coke can. There is a chance it may show on the finished pen if you hold it at just the right angle. DAMHIKT [:I]

Brewmeister35 · 01-22-2008, 08:15 AM

Thanks, I think I'll try the CA for round 1.

sailing_away · 01-22-2008, 08:36 AM

CA glue works fine. I use the thick. You will need to sand the can down to remove any contaminates and roughen up the surface. Be cautious during sanding after the blank is glued up. Excessive heat will soft the CA glue. I’ve only see an issue when sanding edges of the blank to re-square it.

maxwell_smart007 · 01-22-2008, 10:14 AM

Coke cans have a wax coating on the inside of the can, to prevent the coke from attacking the can, and from contaminants from the can giving the coke an off taste..

When we used coke cans as a source of aluminium during a chemistry experiment in high school, the only ones who were able to get the experiment to work were the ones that scraped the coke cans first with a knife to remove the wax.

Andrew

mikemac · 01-22-2008, 07:45 PM

One thing to note, and I learned the hard way. If you're using it for segmenting, then drilling a pen blank, watch when drilling. I was using a brad point, and once the lips cut through, the small aluminum disk won't come up the flutes of the bit, and you can end up blowing the glue joint apart if you keep pushing... stop and clean the metal off each time you cut through one.

Ii know, this was as clear mud, I'm sure)

01-21-2008, 06:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Brewmeister35 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Newaygo, MI, USA. Posts: 425 Photos: 34	glue for coke can segments? I have this crazy idea I need to use coke can pieces for. Will CA work or do I need to use something different?

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alphageek Assistant Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Green Bay, WI, USA. Posts: 4,579 Photos: 7	CA should work fine. Rough it up with sandpaper first as there is a waxy coating. If you search you should find some of notes on this method. I know my brother posted and it was discussed under one of his threads(rsx1974) and there is others. __________________ 2013 Bash puzzle Master Zip it!! so we can find out if your near other turners!

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Ligget Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SCOTLAND Posts: 11,313 Photos: 131	I never tried CA but I do know that 2 part epoxy works well with coke can aluminium.:) __________________ LIGGET PEN WORKS

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VisExp Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Palm Coast, FL, USA. Posts: 2,745 Photos: 157	I have used CA although I want to try a polyurethane glue some time. Make sure you sand all the label off the coke can. There is a chance it may show on the finished pen if you hold it at just the right angle. DAMHIKT [:I] __________________ Keith Syzygy Pens * My Blog * Zambezi Exotics "When you come to the edge of all the light you know, and are about to step off into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing one of two things will happen: there will be something solid to stand on, or you will be taught how to fly."

01-22-2008, 08:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
Brewmeister35 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Newaygo, MI, USA. Posts: 425 Photos: 34	Thanks, I think I'll try the CA for round 1.

01-22-2008, 08:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
sailing_away Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tampa, Fl, USA. Posts: 111 Photos: 1	CA glue works fine. I use the thick. You will need to sand the can down to remove any contaminates and roughen up the surface. Be cautious during sanding after the blank is glued up. Excessive heat will soft the CA glue. I’ve only see an issue when sanding edges of the blank to re-square it. __________________ www.creativependesign.com

01-22-2008, 10:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
maxwell_smart007 Assistant Moderator Vendor Liaison Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lac du Bois - middle of nowhere, in the Great White North Posts: 5,176 Photos: 0	Coke cans have a wax coating on the inside of the can, to prevent the coke from attacking the can, and from contaminants from the can giving the coke an off taste.. When we used coke cans as a source of aluminium during a chemistry experiment in high school, the only ones who were able to get the experiment to work were the ones that scraped the coke cans first with a knife to remove the wax. Andrew __________________ "When it is dark enough, you can see the stars" "He who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead; his eyes are closed."

01-22-2008, 07:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
mikemac Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Posts: 269 Photos: 0	One thing to note, and I learned the hard way. If you're using it for segmenting, then drilling a pen blank, watch when drilling. I was using a brad point, and once the lips cut through, the small aluminum disk won't come up the flutes of the bit, and you can end up blowing the glue joint apart if you keep pushing... stop and clean the metal off each time you cut through one. Ii know, this was as clear mud, I'm sure) __________________ Mike Mac www.ottawawood.com Ottawa, ON, Canada "Life is tough... wear a helmet."

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