Thad Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 I decided to ask this over here since a lot of people use it. I am making something for pouring soft plastics. I need to use something to thicken the diameter of a metal stick. Basically I need to use Devcon like some rod builders do to thicken parts of a grip. How much heat can Devcon withstand? If not enough to hold up against melted plastic what would be a better option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron g Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 (edited) I decided to ask this over here since a lot of people use it. I am making something for pouring soft plastics. I need to use something to thicken the diameter of a metal stick. Basically I need to use Devcon like some rod builders do to thicken parts of a grip. How much heat can Devcon withstand? If not enough to hold up against melted plastic what would be a better option? 200 Deg F. For the 30 min Devcon Edited March 20, 2011 by ron g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 What about JB Weld? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thad Posted March 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 What about JB Weld? That's what I figured I would try if Devcon couldn't work. I just had Devcon handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhahn427 Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 200 Deg F. For the 30 min Devcon I think it might soften at lower temps .......... some rod builders remove pieces by soaking then in very hot water .......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 I decided to ask this over here since a lot of people use it. I am making something for pouring soft plastics. I need to use something to thicken the diameter of a metal stick. Basically I need to use Devcon like some rod builders do to thicken parts of a grip. How much heat can Devcon withstand? If not enough to hold up against melted plastic what would be a better option? I know when the swimbaits like the basstrix were popular, some guys were using the JB Weld to thicken/shape the blades they used for dipping. Just apply it and sand/shape it smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
