Magic Matt Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Trying to find Loctite PL Premium Construction Adhesive in the UK seems virtually impossible. One seller on Amazon says they have it, but when ordered, then said they didn't. Great. So... alternatives? Which of these is going to be easiest to work with, and the closest to what I'm supposed to use? http://www.bond-it.co.uk/product/pu18/ http://www.everbuild.co.uk/lumberjack?product_id=73 http://www.everbuild.co.uk/lumberjack?product_id=72 ...or any others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Fitzmaurice Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 http://billfitzmaurice.info/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=4140 Suggest you read again the email that accompanied your plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Matt Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 Hmm. From that link... Aldcroft Adhesives - site not available for the last 3 days - are they still in business? Blue Aran - seem to have "reconing adhesive" and various tapes, but not the stuff you talk about in the plans Tool-net - That's the 5 minute version of the Lumberjack adhesive I asked about above, so presumably it's ok, but on your forums there's mixed opinions about it setting too quickly.. ...and so on. Since I couldn't ask there, I asked here. Sorry Bill, but all I get trying to register on your forum (which I have been for about 2 weeks, so I've not given up and just use it as read-only) is "[color=#E30304]You have exceeded the maximum number of registration attempts for this session. Please try again later."[/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceH Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I have used a UK-brand expanding PU glue, can't remember which but there are plenty available that are gap-filling and suitably strong. Probably this would work (woodwork, geddit? Oh dear) http://www.wickes.co.uk/Evo-stik-Polyurethane-Wood-Adhesive-310ml/p/227825 I have to say though, assuming cutting is accurate and cabs are being screwed together anyway, I have gone back to good old PVA because it is far less annoying when you get it all over the place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Matt Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 (edited) Yeah - the bond-it stuff is about £12 for 4x310ml tubes though... hence if it's suitable, is what I'd class as "dirt cheap" at £3 a tube, compared to £9 a tube. I have about 5 litres of "PVA Admix Adhesive" that I've used for all kinds of things. I don't think it would be suitable for this though, as it doesn't expand to fill gaps. Edited September 24, 2014 by Magic Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceH Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 The gap-filling is only an issue if you have gaps... more of a problem on the more complicated BFM horn designs I'd have thought, as they incorporate lots of angled cuts which are tricky to get accurate on a DIY set-up. Don't over-think it, especially if screwing the cabs, it's just wood glue! I'd just use whatever I had to hand, as long as it's not pritt stick it'll be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertbass Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I use this, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SOUDAL-PRO-45P-POLYURETHANE-PU-WATER-RESISTANT-WOOD-GLUE-ADHESIVE-750G-FAST-DRY-/181480200622?pt=UK_Crafts_Cardmaking_Scrapbooking_Glue_Tape_EH&hash=item2a411019ae very good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I have used most of the Everbuild products. I like Titebond as you can mix as much as you need. This is one if the bubbly gap fillers and you need to be careful to watch and clean as it sets as it is hard to remove since set. The ready mixed poly, now rebranded gator glue, I have not tried but they are D4 strength, the maximum strength specified in the European Standards. I have used their PinkGrip and that is great as long as you don't mind pink. It is the strongest gap fill adhesive I have used. They have three PVA adhesives one each of D2,D3 and D4 strength. I have only used the D4 strength and I this much better than Evostik wood glue. Any question, please ask. Incidently Ever build products are sold cat Toolstation and there is one within 5 minutes of my house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Matt Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 You're right... I'm over-thinking it again. I can always run a bead of sealant along the inside edges to ensure it's an airtight seal anyway. I should stop worrying so much about having the right tools and adhesives, and just get on with making it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjas Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I am currently building a pair of Jack 12 cabs and I am using PU glue from Axminster tools. http://www.axminster.co.uk/fast-grab-5-minute-polyurethane-glue It works really well, just wear latex gloves when using it. I have used about half a pot building 2 cabs, a little goes a long way. Jas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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