5 min Epoxy. The correct answer!
- Thread starter Michael Webb
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And No!
It's not Meucci for the Meucci bashers. I won't mention the maker. I don't come here to put Cue makers under the Bus.
The body of the insert is Juma
Yayyy. GREAT CHOICE.... NOT!
It's not Meucci for the Meucci bashers. I won't mention the maker. I don't come here to put Cue makers under the Bus.
The body of the insert is Juma
Yayyy. GREAT CHOICE.... NOT!
I like how you say you won't mention the name but clearly can see it laser etched on the tube.
And not trying to start an argument or anything mike, but how do you know its 5 min.
Shit. Not intentional.I like how you say you won't mention the name but clearly can see it laser etched on the tube.
Thank you. I got rid of that one.
Your not. I just know 5 ninute doesn't bond. Dries to fast. It might seem ok for a short while but not long term.
Yeah it doesn't bond as well your right. I had made one shaft using devcon 2ton. And that happened. I found out I needed to lightly sand the inside of the tube. An employee could've let that slip through.
Have had some experiences with repairs lately also. The main problem seems to be not prepping the inside properly. The joint was a small name company, and the insert seemed to be similar to delrin, Was able to just peel the epoxy right off. I actually applied expoxy(west) to the insert and when dried, it peeled off too.The ferrule popping off was actually a big name one, they never sanded the inside before gluing. Too many people are getting into shaft making with little to no idea what they are doing and how to prep correctly, IMO. SMH.
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I know that all too well. I tell my customers hey this is new to me if anything goes wrong let me know so I can figure out what failed and how or what I need to fix it. It sucks when it happens but it's part of the process.
DeeDeeCues
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That looks more like a surface prep problem than any fault of the adhesive.
It's the wrong epoxy of choice to me.
They don't even sound the same.
What's the rush?
DeeDeeCues
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I don't disagree. I'd say that people who use quick epoxy are also less likely to properly prep the surface.
Didn't read this entire thread but agree.
Anyone in your business using quick glues??
Frankly don't have a clue.
I waited over a year for a cue from Dieckman that was essentially done. Except the Shafts.
The 2nd one took over 2 years. That one was from scratch.
Using 5 minute glue on a 2 year+ project makes zero sense.
I do appreciate makers who use 5 min epoxy when installing a pin. Don't have to use as much heat when removing the pin and it compromises the joint area much less. It is similar to makers who use yellow glue for installing a leather wrap instaed of contact cement. Removing one becomes a royal pain. Some parts of the cue are designed to be serviceable. I don't use 5 min for much but it still has its place.
If it's brass, aluminum or G-10, no reason not to use the best epoxy possible.
I think it could be both.
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a little ocd and prep goes a long way lol