Dweller Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 I have used many different types of glues. Everything I have used seems to need a little more flex. Does any one have any suggestions. What is everyone using the most? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Not sure what you're gluing together exactly, and that matters. I use Devcon 5 Minute to glue split balsa baits together. It also works on lips and screw eyes BUT it will turn brown over time so you don't want any squeeze-out on the surface of the lure. Devcon 2 Ton can be used for lips and screws also but it hardens slower. If you want something that's really strong and will fill any voids without dripping out, try some Rod Bond paste epoxy. It has a very long work time (2 hours) but still cures out in 24 hrs. I use it when I have to install lips and screw eyes in a batch of baits and don't want to be mixing little batches of Devcon 5 Minute every 5 minutes. If you remove a lip and want to fill in the void, an epoxy putty stick works well and cures hard in about 5 minutes. The putty stick is also a good fast solution for dressing over body holes where you inserted ballast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbduc Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Lately I've been using gorilla glue. No problems with it other than a little extra clean up. Tends to expand but if you watch it while it dries you can clean the joints as it dries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boone Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Dweller I'm with Bob P on gluing crankbaits.. Sent you a PM about someother things - FYI Boone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodieb8 Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 gorilla glue and clamps. messy but very tough stuff.. ask my fingers there stained pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 gorilla glue and clamps. messy but very tough stuff..ask my fingers there stained pretty good. Same for me. Dampen on side, and apply the glue to the other. Acetone cleans it off, but wearing throw away latex gloves works better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jflures Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Not to Hijack this thread, but I have been using Gorilla glue to set my hook hangers and line tie. It works great, no mixing small amounts of epoxy, plus the little hole on the tip is perfect for sqeezing the glue straight into the hole! Let it dry completely then use a hobby knife to cut the dried stuff away! A little sanding and your done. I hung a a bait up with a 25# weight hanging from it, and it held just fine. Plus after you finish your bait with epoxy it will never move!! Just my Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Mac Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Gorrila super glue (or any other super glue gel). It's fast (I leave clamped for about 4 min.), its not messy unless you get sloppy, and it slightly penetrates the wood to alloy a wicked chemical bond. I use super glue for almost everything. On hinge pieces and lips I will coat with epoxy to prevent any water sepage. Nevertheless, I've never had any bait failures (unless I bashed a bridge piling a few too many times and broke the lip). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
