Dave Kruger wrote: > No problemo -- always interested in better ways to do things -- I used > the 3M 5200 out of simple ignorance. I think it will take the wimpy > loads I'm putting on it, but tell us more about the two-part 3M urethane > stuff. What is it called, and where would I find it? 3M 3532 (urethane structural adhesive). You have probably seen it on the shelf (or in the catalog) at whereever you bought your D-rings, as it seems as though every retailer that carries the D-rings also carries the adhesive. Many mail-order paddle shops (such as NOC) have a picture of it in their catalog. It comes in a brown box, which contains 2 small tubes. >From the blurb on the box: "This two-part polyurethane adhesive cures exceptionally fast at room temperature or with heat to form tough, flexible impact-resistant structural bonds". It costs $18-$20 for the two, 2-oz. tubes. It's rather expensive, but I am not aware of a cheaper substitute that provides flexible structural bonds. I also like the fact that it is *very* easy to use, has very little odor, is easy to clean up (when still wet), and can fill voids. It is a good example of "better living through chemistry" (or whatever the latest slogan is that you chemists use). Dan Hagen Bellingham, Washington *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sat May 09 1998 - 22:58:37 PDT
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