How To Hold a Repair Project During Glue Cure
How To Hold a Repair Project During Glue Cure
Adhesive joints have the greatest chance for success if the objects which are being bonded are completely immobilized while the adhesive cures. Vices, clamps, cloths pins, rubber bands, tape, string, rope, and wire have all been used including simply holding the parts together with two hands while the glue cures (for fast acting adhesives only).
Choose a Work Holding device suitable for the materials, adhesive and conditions while bonding.
Always do a test set-up to ensure all parts and Work Holding devices are compatible. Doing a Dry Run or Practice Run before bonding ensures predictable assembly time while using an adhesive with a short Pot Life or Working Time.