Glue fixture

whammo57

whammo57

Kim Walker
Silver Member
I was having trouble getting really good pressure on rings and things when using my hightower lathe. I know that you guys with big metal lathes can crush a cue with one of those. So I made a fixture that will put things together with real pressure. Remember pressure is no substitute for proper fit up of parts. Too much pressure can squish too much glue out of the joint but I don't get any glue lines anymore.

I made the inserts from delrin to fit the different sizes of dowels that I use. They are slit length wise in the band saw and I lightly wipe them with cue wax so they don't stick to the epoxy and they will come off easily.

It is glued together with tite bond and a few shots from my brad nailer.

The full fixture with a cue in it,,,,
CIMG0479.jpg


The solid end that does not move.
CIMG0472.jpg


The end that slides.
CIMG0473.jpg


The delrin inserts that match the dowel size.
CIMG0477.jpg


The sliding end.
CIMG0480.jpg


I use 2,,,,,, 36 inch bar clamps from HF - $9 each.
CIMG0474.jpg


The delrin inserts slip into a 1 in hole from a forstner bit.
CIMG0478.jpg



If anyone wants measurements, PM me for a sketch.

Kim
 
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whammo57 said:
I was having trouble getting really good pressure on rings and things when using my hightower lathe. I know that you guys with big metal lathes can crush a cue with one of those. So I made a fixture that will put things together with real pressure. Remember pressure is no substitute for proper fit up of parts. Too much pressure can squish too much glue out of the joint but I don't get any glue lines anymore.

I made the inserts from delrin to fit the different sizes of dowels that I use. They are slit length wise in the band saw and I lightly wipe them with cue wax so they don't stick to the epoxy and they will come off easily.

It is glued together with tite bond and a few shots from my brad nailer.

The full fixture with a cue in it,,,,
CIMG0479.jpg


The solid end that does not move.
CIMG0472.jpg


The end that slides.
CIMG0473.jpg


The delrin inserts that match the dowel size.
CIMG0477.jpg


The sliding end.
CIMG0480.jpg


I use 2,,,,,, 36 inch bar clamps from HF - $9 each.
CIMG0474.jpg


The delrin inserts slip into a 1 in hole from a forstner bit.
CIMG0478.jpg



If anyone wants measurements, PM me for a sketch.

Kim
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Intresting idea for clamping your rings. I always just use elastics, but this seems better.
 
Looks good. I hope those HF clamps last you longer than they last me. I'm pretty hard on things though.
 
I know I should keep my mouth shut because you've obviously put a lot of effort
into this but........too much silence and you don't have a forum.

Please take this as the positive, constructive suggestion it's meant to be.
Take away everything except the cue, one clamp & 2 delrin bushing and what do you have?
Actually, a 1/2" pipe clamp will do it nicely.
Didn't we just have a thread regarding Bassel's glue-fixture or is my memory
playing tricks on me again?
In parting, you do good work.
KJ
 
KJ Cues said:
I know I should keep my mouth shut because you've obviously put a lot of effort
into this but........too much silence and you don't have a forum.

Please take this as the positive, constructive suggestion it's meant to be.
Take away everything except the cue, one clamp & 2 delrin bushing and what do you have?
Actually, a 1/2" pipe clamp will do it nicely.
Didn't we just have a thread regarding Bassel's glue-fixture or is my memory
playing tricks on me again?
In parting, you do good work.
KJ
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Yes there was one that Bassel obviously put a lot of time and effort into and got bashed on the forum over it.

And yes.... one pipe clamp will work just fine.
I tried a 3/4 pipe clamp but I wasn't able to keep everything lined up when I tightened it. I did have a cheap one though.

That is what the forum is all about.... sharing info and methods. There are 10 ways to skin a cat, pick your favorite method and fly with it.

no offense taken

thanks for the complement

Kim
 
He moves the fixture to the right;-) It's not fixed to the table.
I like your rig but as KJ I'm only using those normal clamps-however in cast steel.
Which ever works for us:thumbup:
K
 
Kent,
I think what Kim is referring to is the lack of clearance above the tool-box for opening the lid.
It could be an illusion given the position of the glue-fixture,
which is pretty trick BTW.
Just reviewed the pics, it's no illusion and it's a good question.
Maybe it's on drawer slides and at the touch of a button, projects from the wall.
From what I've seen, Chuck's pretty clever.
 
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That looks great Kim, way to go.
I think the average person could look in their scrap pile in the garage and have enuff material to build a glue jig like that, minus the Delrin and clamps.

It sure beats putting the piece in the head stock and using elastic bands over the rings just like we used to do for keeping a tip on.

Guess who tried that one once.
 
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