Update on the glue issue for aluminum tracks to hold sliding Plexiglass panels on the wooden train display shelves.
Tested 3 different glues for aluminum to wood. All three worked perfectly and I cannot pull the test pieces apart at all.
I found the Loctite Ultra Gel Super Glue to be these easiest and cleanest to use as you can control the size of the bead perfectly however, even though it doesn't bond instantly and gives a little time to reposition I am leery of trying not to make a mistake before the bond becomes permanent possibly ruining the whole shelf.
The Elmers ProBond was the messiest because the bead size was too much so when clamping the aluminum track much glue squeezed out which the excess could not be completely removed from the wood and looks bad.
The E6000 was easy to apply a small bead with the help of extra tips bought in addition. Hardly any squeeze out and long enough bonding time to reposition if needed. I may go with this choice but may want to also test other glues. Any other suggestions?
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Tested 3 different glues for aluminum to wood. All three worked perfectly and I cannot pull the test pieces apart at all.
I found the Loctite Ultra Gel Super Glue to be these easiest and cleanest to use as you can control the size of the bead perfectly however, even though it doesn't bond instantly and gives a little time to reposition I am leery of trying not to make a mistake before the bond becomes permanent possibly ruining the whole shelf.
The Elmers ProBond was the messiest because the bead size was too much so when clamping the aluminum track much glue squeezed out which the excess could not be completely removed from the wood and looks bad.
The E6000 was easy to apply a small bead with the help of extra tips bought in addition. Hardly any squeeze out and long enough bonding time to reposition if needed. I may go with this choice but may want to also test other glues. Any other suggestions?
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