pikeman Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Not sure if I remember this correctly but someone over here wrote in a post that he uses a melt glue gun to fill the slot for thru wire lures. Someone tried this method? Just curious if it holds the wire in place and also if it's easy to sand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikeman Posted October 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 (edited) To be more specific I kinda like what wikipedia has to say about it Hot melt adhesive - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia "For example, a wood joint properly made with hide glue may be invisible, marked only by a difference in grain at the seam line." "Surprisingly hot-melt glue can be used to assemble and repair foam models as an alternative to foam safe Cyano or UHU POR adhesive. Due to the insulating properties of the foam the hot-melt glue stays sticky for much longer than when used on wood, metal or plastics." Think I'll give it a shot, yes I know , it consumes energy and it's dangerous cause it may burn your skin, but after using acetone, laquer thinner, super glue, pouring lead, inhaling wood particles etc., etc. this doesn't look so dangerous after all P.S. never heard of animal glue but the glue stick are not made from that crap Edited October 22, 2009 by pikeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmetto Balsa Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 You might want to try regular water based Elmer's Wood Glue mixed with sawdust. Make it into a paste. It is solvent resistant, dries hard, and easy to sand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diemai Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Never used hot glue for lures , only for fixing rod rings on telescopic rods , ........but due to its consistency in a cured condition I'd be concerned about proper paint adhesion . Somewhat too soft and flexible for it in my opinion ? Just my ! good luck:yay: , diemai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CL Rods Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Never used hot glue for lures , only for fixing rod rings on telescopic rods , ........but due to its consistency in a cured condition I'd be concerned about proper paint adhesion .Somewhat too soft and flexible for it in my opinion ? Just my ! good luck:yay: , diemai +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 I was looking for a clear fast drying glue for my weedguards in my lead jigs. Epoxy takes too long to set up and dry, gel super glue was my go to and it still is so far. I tried the clear hot melt glue. It holds the weedguards really well after it dries. Then I put the jig in a glass of water for a day, and I started to pull the weedguard strands out . Not a good solution for me. I can't use that for jigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikeman Posted October 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 thanks for all the input, I gave up the idea and either use Palmeto's method or the clasic one with epoxy 10 min mixed with wood grains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
