Gluing brass to wood

rjent · Post by **rjent** » Thu Mar 12, 2015 1:23 pm

What would you experts suggest for a brass to wood glue. I have a walking cane with a brass knob on top that I want to attach to a wooden shaft. I have no clue as to how to attach it. It is a semi slip fit, not tight but not loosy goosy.

Any advice would be appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

algale · Post by **algale** » Thu Mar 12, 2015 2:24 pm

2 part epoxy?

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Thu Mar 12, 2015 4:08 pm

algale wrote:2 part epoxy?

There be a 1 part epoxy????

masonsailor2 · Post by **masonsailor2** » Thu Mar 12, 2015 4:18 pm

I agree epoxy is probably your only choice. Is there a groove or depression on the knob to help the epoxy maintain a hold. If not you might consider creating one.
Paul

jsburger · Post by **jsburger** » Thu Mar 12, 2015 6:56 pm

3M Scotch-Weld 2216 two part epoxy. It is expensive. A 2oz set (2oz of each part) is $50-$55. It will not come apart. It is really good stuff.

FWIW, one thing to remember the longer the cure time of any given two part epoxy generally the stronger the bond.

algale · Post by **algale** » Thu Mar 12, 2015 7:12 pm

JPG wrote:
algale wrote:2 part epoxy?
There be a 1 part epoxy????

There be. http://www.masterbond.com/products/one- ... xy-systems

BuckeyeDennis · Post by **BuckeyeDennis** » Thu Mar 12, 2015 9:11 pm

rjent wrote:What would you experts suggest for a brass to wood glue. I have a walking cane with a brass knob on top that I want to attach to a wooden shaft. I have no clue as to how to attach it. It is a semi slip fit, not tight but not loosy goosy.

Any advise would be appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

Any chance that you can tap the brass knob? A thread would give epoxy more surface area on which to bond, and plenty of "tooth". Then even if the glue-brass bond fails, the knob will merely unscrew, and can be easily retightened.

Alternatively, you could thread the knob, build the shaft up with a few wraps of tape, and screw it together for a nice tight fit.

rjent · Post by **rjent** » Thu Mar 12, 2015 10:43 pm

OK all, thanks. I will use an epoxy of some kind. I used JB Weld for many years in the mechanic hobby/trade and I know epoxy will hold tight on many things. I will do some research and try something. Dennis/masonsailor2, I had thought about the thread/groove thing. My cane shaft is already machined for a nice fit, but no more meat for threads. I will slightly "groove" it for more surface area. I will let everyone know how it works ....

Thanks, as usual helpful information .....

garys · Post by **garys** » Fri Mar 13, 2015 9:03 am

I make canes. To attach metal handles or brass tips, I always use epoxy. None of them have come apart yet and they get a lot of stress in use.

macgyver · Post by **macgyver** » Fri Mar 13, 2015 11:42 am

I have used a 2 part 5 minute epoxy to glue brass to wood 2 years ago and it is still holdiong strong

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