omgiv Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 I asked FxrAndy what type of glue he used on his overlays and he recommended a slow setting glue. I was wondering if GS Hypo Cement is considered slow setting. Most sites say that it sets in 10 minutes. If not that, what do most use? Thanks!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 That is what i used, it gives a couple ok mins to check alignment, and i only use a couple of drops so i can remove it if i have to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omgiv Posted April 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Thanks Andy!!! I am glad since I have some on hand :thumbsupsmileyanim: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 4 of 5 tiny drops, i use a blue oiler to place the glue rather than the tube, i squeeze some out on to paper and then pick it up and place with the oiler, also i do it with the date wheel fitted to the movement so i can use the stem as a reference for alignment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omgiv Posted April 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Thanks for the tips!!! How is the alignment on the new overlays? Do you have any pictures yet??? I can't wait!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Not yet, i am waiting for a call about my camera to see if they will exchange it as it was supposed to be waterproof and it wasn't. but the alignment looks good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stilty Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 If I'm not mistaken, there is a risk of spider webs with GS if you are not careful. I don't use the stuff. spiderwebs = fine strands or whisps of glue that can get into the movement or on parts. This happens when lifting or applying glue, fine strands can follow and get into stuff. not fun or easy to clean up. Best bet is to use a 2 part slow set epoxy... or even clear silicon works quite well! Just be sure to use equally sized dots with equal spacing. just to prevent shrinkage of the glue that may pull the overly to one side or the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Sorry for the semi thread hijack, but what glue would be best to glue the tiny hand tubes back to a hand? Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Yep strings of glue can be a problem, i always clear with my finger under the oiler with glue on it to make sure i clear and strings. Micky last time i had to do that i used super glue, (locktight 496) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Best all around Glue for me that works for almost everything and very slow setting 6-24hrs...is Gorilla Glue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omgiv Posted April 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 I have used Gorilla Glue before for other projects with good results but you have to be careful because it expands so much. It is also prone to spidering as Stilty mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 As long as you know the base thinner (and have access to it) you can make any commercial glue slow setting. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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