I use both!
So do most makers, I use Loveless bolts and a strong epoxy or glue to seal out moisture which protects the mechanical connection.
Laurence
www.rhinoknives.com
good morning
has anyone had any luck with the dual tube single nozzle epoxies? a lot of loctite and 3m is sold this way. is it a one use item or can you reuse? we use 3m scotchhbond at the office to set studs in concrete or mend broken concrete, have found adhesives designed for wood/metal use but again is packed in dual tube/single nozzle.
thanks,
scott
good morning
has anyone had any luck with the dual tube single nozzle epoxies? a lot of loctite and 3m is sold this way. is it a one use item or can you reuse? we use 3m scotchhbond at the office to set studs in concrete or mend broken concrete, have found adhesives designed for wood/metal use but again is packed in dual tube/single nozzle.
thanks,
scott
Glue wars can be entertaining but that's about it. The strongest glue in the universe is inferior to the weakest mechanical connection. It makes no sense to be a glue warrior and not use a mechanical connection. How much glue war "data" spans the life of a well made tool? If you are serious about joining two things together don't depend on a chemical bond that degrades over time.
Since you mentioned it, do you mind sharing where you found the black oxide torx screws. Also, what size screw and spacer are those?
(And a belated thanks for the picture of your band saw you posted at my request a few weeks back.:35: I appreciate it.)
USA Knifemaker .25 barrel.
This thread is starting to sound like a confessional: "I use..." is form of passive glue wars - lol. It's all good stuff when used as a sealer, in the same way that all bolts are good when used as a connection.