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fizzy	07/02/2021 20:56:56
1860 forum posts 121 photos	Ive just made some oilers for my Corliss model from brass and plexiglass. I bonded them together using loctite 272 but they came apart. Next I will try araldite but will it withstand being in constant contact with oil? thanks
Ramon Wilson	07/02/2021 22:15:49
1655 forum posts 617 photos	In a word fizzy - yes I used the plastic tube protectors from small cutters for some and others were made using the clear protectors off artists paint brushes which can be 'gin clear'. I use the non fogging super glue or epoxy - either has stood the test of time Tug
not done it yet	07/02/2021 22:24:53
7517 forum posts 20 photos	No idea what you are actually making. No doubt methyl methacrylate monomer is available somewhere? With hardener it will dissolve the surface so act like a solvent glue as used by plumbers. Probably rough brass (or even thread it?). We used it for ‘welding together’ radioactive sources, back 50 years ago. They were not expected to leak.🙂 Edited By not done it yet on 07/02/2021 22:25:36
Bo'sun	08/02/2021 08:51:03
754 forum posts 2 photos	As Ramon says. If using Super Glue, use a "non-fogging" one. To be honest, I didn't know such a variant existed. Just goes to show.
Ady1	08/02/2021 08:53:48
6137 forum posts 893 photos	pinkgrip
John Haine	08/02/2021 09:24:19
5563 forum posts 322 photos	Gorilla Glue Clear

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