Originally Posted by
bulgie
Loctite has a dizzying array of formulas and I don't claim to know which is right for this app, but I've found 603 to be amazingly strong. It's green, a bit goopy (not runny), fills gaps OK.
603 is commonly mentioned as an all-purpose strong adhesive by machinists. I was a machine operator (not a trained machinist) for over 20 years but most of what I know now, I learned in the college of YouTube.
So take what I say with a grain of salt.
Toughened epoxy like JB Weld is pretty strong too though. I wouldn't wager much on a guess as to which one is stronger.
Loctite 603 can be loosened with heat, if you ever need to. JB Weld would probably have to be machined out if you ever want it apart.
That's all I think I know (I think)!
Mark B
I checked Permabond's site for adhesive recommendations, and it recommended a retaining compound. It suggested
HM162.
Loctite does have selector guides, and I worked through their choices.
This is the start of the
selector guide, for those of us in North America.
It ended up recommending four products, all of which were unknown to me (not a huge surprise, considering how large of a variety of adhesives that they make).
Here's the list: Loctite EA 9460, Loctite AA H8500, Loctite AA 331, Loctite EA E-90FL
They are in the category of two part epoxies or stuff like that.
I might have to see if any of these are generally available and what the price is. Most are usually pricey. Samples are available, but that's a bit unethical for a hobbyist guy who has no commercial applications or hope for future sales.
I'll have to look up Loctite 603 and see what it is. If I can pick up a little bottle at the hardware store, it might be worth experimenting with.
I'm still hoping that someone has experience with gluing these pins back in. Considering how many stories I've heard about them coming loose, there must be someone who's given this a shot before.
Steve in Peoria