Glueing tubes in lucite??

[jimskio]

What glue do I use for putting tubes in Lucite? I have a blank that I want to make a pen of for my girlfriend but have no idea if ca will do it or not.

thanks
jimskio

 

[Woodlvr]

Send a PM to Mike or Ed, they would know. I am ordering some myself and was wondering the same question.

 

[IPD_Mr]

You can use epoxy, CA or Gorilla Glue. Personally I have gone exclusively to epoxy. Much better hold, more hear resistant (Less failures from heat buildup) and just about the right amount of working time.

 

[sbwertz]

I've recently gone to 5 min epoxy also. What brand do you use and where do you get it?

 

[Finatic]

FWIW, I clean the blank and tube with alcohol first, let it dry, put the epoxy in the blank tube with a Q tip to insure I get full coverage. I have had blow outs on the blanks with what I assume to be heat build up, and no epoxy showing on the blank or tube at the blow out point. I have minimized the blow outs with the above method. Be sure to rough up the tube with coarse emery cloth or sand paper.

 

[Chasper]

I've been using thick CA and it is working as it should. Make sure the inside of the drilled hole is well painted, most lucite is very transparent.

 

[IPD_Mr]

I've recently gone to 5 min epoxy also. What brand do you use and where do you get it?

Sharon I Use the EZ-Bond. I carry it as does Mannie (Monty)