Re: [ATM] Gluing aluminium to Wood

["Norm Prince" <princenorman@bellsouth.net>]

There have been a lot of suggestions on this one...that's always a good 
thing...I will second or thrid for that matter the use of epoxies, 
polyurethane adhesives (gorrilla glue being an over priced brand name of), 
construction adhesives (such as liquid nails, but to be sure not the only 
variety), and even acetate (super glue) to some extent.  Though i have never 
used any of these adhesives to do what you are describing...i work in the 
theatre and am always tasked with making the 
impossible/magical/who-the-hell-thought-this-was-a-good-idea? kind of 
stuff...I can say that no matter what glue you use it will perform well if 
you follow a few simple rules...

1- rough both surfaces with sandpaper first...especially smooth ones like 
machined aluminium.

2- always glue to the cleanest surface possibly imaginable...i suggest 
acetone as a gack remover after blowing or brushing to remove dust from 
sanding.

3- if the glue requires more than one part and needs mixing before 
applying...mix the living hell out it...mix it as much as you think it needs 
mixed and then mix that much again....within the working time of the glue of 
course.

4- adhesives are all about surface area...get as even a coating of glue on 
as much of the material as humanly possible.

5- clamp it and forget about it...patience is a virtue with glue...curiosity 
killed the glue project...don't touch it...don't even think about it until 
well after the manufacturers set time requirements. (i like to glue stuff 
before bed so i'm not even tempted to mess with it)

in my experience most adhesives work as well or better than expected if 
these simple rules are followed....

what ever glue you use...good luck

-norm prince-





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