Tru-Stone

[theartist07]

I have a project in mind that i would like to make from tru-stone. This will require gluing two to three layers together. my question is, what do you folks think is the best adhesive for this. The blanks are ready to be put together and it wouldn't hurt if the bond was waterproof but don't have to be. I know some of you good folks on here can help me with this, as IAP is about the only place i turn to for advice on something like this. Looking forward to any and all returns.

Thanks, Have a great day!!!
theartist07

 

[randbcrafts]

I have used CA for many tru-stone glue-ups and it works well. Here is the last one I did ... three different types of tru-stone and aluminum.

 

[hewunch]

Yep, Med or thick CA works great and is waterproof.

 

[theartist07]

Thanks for the info i'll try that tomorrow.

 

[IPD_Mrs]

While I am starting to get into epoxy, I would follow the advice of Richard, If anyone knows TruStone it is he! No having said that if you get the blanks hot turning or sanding them, remember that CA fails in the 165 degree range.

 

[theartist07]

Glad you reminded me about that Mike, i had some come apart on me once because i got it to hot.

Thanks,
Jim

 

[randbcrafts]

While I am starting to get into epoxy, I would follow the advice of Richard, If anyone knows TruStone it is he! No having said that if you get the blanks hot turning or sanding them, remember that CA fails in the 165 degree range.

Good point Mike. I forgot to mention that. It helps to sand it down on a belt or disc sander, getting it fairly close to finished size and then finish with a woodchuck or skew also.