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My go to glue is almost always a 2 part fast set epoxy. It has better shear strength than SG, and it's better for filling in gaps. Almost everything I've used S

My go to glue is almost always a 2 part fast set epoxy. It has better shear strength than SG, and it's better for filling in gaps. Almost everything I've used SG for has been a disappointment. It might be useful for a cosmetic fix, but anything that has a load/force on it works better with epoxy. As a bonus, you can buy decent sized tubes and use them for many months. SG tubes are basically disposable once opened, since they'll be useless when they glue themselves shut or crust up.

Waterluvian 4y ago
Yeah. I use this gorilla glue two part epoxy that comes in a dual syringe thingy. I think it even has metal or carbon fibres throughout. Easy to apply and mix together. Works super well. The lid is sticky but the thing has even fully usable for two years now.
giardini 4y ago
Could you please recommended a product(s) for 2 part fast set epoxy? Yes, the Shoe Goo dries up whether you put the cap back on or not! I wish they had a smaller tube version so I could more easily justify the cost. I've used Shoe Goo to repair so many things (favorite was a microwave oven handle) and never had a failure.
- briHass 4y ago
  I usually buy mine from Harbor Freight, because it tends to be cheaper than Amazon for small amounts. 0.3 oz tubes are $2 or the larger 3oz size is $8. If you don't use it frequently, don't buy the biggest size. Eventually, it will get crusty, but you should be good for months once it's opened. The key is to be prepared when using it. Wear nitrile gloves and squirt two equal size blobs next to each other. Mix thoroughly and quickly with a small, disposable stick like a matchstick or large nail. This can be used as the applicator as well. You want to mix on something non porous and disposable: I use aluminum foil for small amounts. Don't use plastic for the mixing container, as I've found it sets it faster. Don't mix more than you can use in a few minutes, because it will become unworkable quickly. Hold or clamp for 5-10 minutes. It will hold after that, but overnight for a full cure.
nbernard 4y ago
> SG tubes are basically disposable once opened, since they'll be useless when they glue themselves shut or crust up. You can greatly extend their lifetime by storing them in the freezer. The metal ones then die by leaking once you have used them a few times, but the plastic ones can be used for years if needed.
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Waterluvian 4y ago

Yeah. I use this gorilla glue two part epoxy that comes in a dual syringe thingy. I think it even has metal or carbon fibres throughout. Easy to apply and mix together. Works super well. The lid is sticky but the thing has even fully usable for two years now.

giardini 4y ago

Could you please recommended a product(s) for 2 part fast set epoxy? Yes, the Shoe Goo dries up whether you put the cap back on or not! I wish they had a smaller tube version so I could more easily justify the cost. I've used Shoe Goo to repair so many things (favorite was a microwave oven handle) and never had a failure.

briHass 4y ago
I usually buy mine from Harbor Freight, because it tends to be cheaper than Amazon for small amounts. 0.3 oz tubes are $2 or the larger 3oz size is $8. If you don't use it frequently, don't buy the biggest size. Eventually, it will get crusty, but you should be good for months once it's opened. The key is to be prepared when using it. Wear nitrile gloves and squirt two equal size blobs next to each other. Mix thoroughly and quickly with a small, disposable stick like a matchstick or large nail. This can be used as the applicator as well. You want to mix on something non porous and disposable: I use aluminum foil for small amounts. Don't use plastic for the mixing container, as I've found it sets it faster. Don't mix more than you can use in a few minutes, because it will become unworkable quickly. Hold or clamp for 5-10 minutes. It will hold after that, but overnight for a full cure.

nbernard 4y ago

> SG tubes are basically disposable once opened, since they'll be useless when they glue themselves shut or crust up. You can greatly extend their lifetime by storing them in the freezer. The metal ones then die by leaking once you have used them a few times, but the plastic ones can be used for years if needed.

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