Posted on 10/31/2014 7:53:53 AM PDT by null and void
If you want a stronger weld, use baking soda and superglue (cyanoacrylate). Insert the baking soda in the gaps, brushing away any that you don't want converted to plastic. Then flow in some superglue. Have plenty of ventilation, as the chemical conversion will release acidic fumes. Bonds in a second, and the weld won't break down or flex like JB Weld might. For an even stronger bond, heat the baking soda in an oven - it converts the bicarbonate of soda to carbonate of soda and makes for an even stronger plastic. I've fixed many tools and parts in this manner. Best and purest superglue is MXBON 105 which you can buy on the Internet.
No, it was a Chef’s Delight. A very good stove. Best pies I have ever had came out of it.
Thanks for sharing that.
That is a beautiful stove - and a great hear-warming story.
Now that is interesting......
It would have gotten us in trouble back in 1959 or so.
Dr Harry Coover of Eastman Chemical co invented super glue back in the late 50’s . it was marketed as Eastman 910 adhesive. His son was actually in my class of 1960. He made the stuff and put it in his spectrometer that was then glued shut and destroyed....... or so the story goes
There was all kinds of strange stuff to promote it. Lots was floating around town.
It was brought to school. Some one glued a string of Coke bottles from one end to the other of the geometry class room. one teacher had decorative plates glued to the black board. A coach that ran study hall had his chair glued to the deck. and on and on.
I can only imagine the mischief that could come from super super glue.
I printed your post for my shop
I’ve successfully used baking soda and superglue to patch broken computer parts, as well as other plastic products such as radios and toys. Push cracked parts together, put a pile of baking soda on the seam on the inside of the device and flow superglue on it, fixed in 5 seconds. I built some custom cabinet doors for my kitchen with it. Mitered some plastic trim (a lot of door and window trim is plastic based now), clamped the trim in a form and used baking soda and superglue to bond the corners. Any excess can be sanded even with the plastic trim. Then paint if wanted. I bonded the surround trim to high-quality plywood panels, and stained all for beautiful cabinet doors. Made for a fast build.
I’ve been using this stuff to finish off 3D items I print with my 3D printer. Smooth it on over gaps and seams, then sand and polish.
. . . so would you have suggested making a metal part for the handle of the gas stove, then 3-D printing out a shell of plastic, and using your Baking Soda/ Superglue formula to make the two pieces into a single strong, attractive piece?
No. Often, simpler is better. The author of the article did good. If strength is a concern, then your suggestion would be a good idea. I’ve had problems with ABS breaking, so I’ve done parts in Nylon for more strength. For a better finish, the Nylon could be sprayed with a tough paint for durability.
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