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imo nothing is forever permanent but i use superglue then "dust it" with baking soda..sets instantly like concrete.did that back in my modeling days you know balsa and crepe paper.saves on weight when your building planes
I use the Devcon 2 Ton Epoxy. It's been working great in my mods without issue.
It goes clear when solid but tend to get a tad yellowish with time.
When working in my mods, if I need to place a wire, I place it with some superglue and later apply the epoxy.
Sometimes I like to fill the corners of my boxes (to make them a tad rigid for drops, then I use Devcon 5 minutes Epoxy just because I find it a little bit easier to use and faster drying.
It goes clear when solid but tend to get a tad yellowish with time.
When working in my mods, if I need to place a wire, I place it with some superglue and later apply the epoxy.
Sometimes I like to fill the corners of my boxes (to make them a tad rigid for drops, then I use Devcon 5 minutes Epoxy just because I find it a little bit easier to use and faster drying.
imo nothing is forever permanent but i use superglue then "dust it" with baking soda..sets instantly like concrete.did that back in my modeling days you know balsa and crepe paper.saves on weight when your building planes
Now that I'm going to have to try.
Where do you pick up that Devcon? Sounds like good stuff.
I just noticed that apparently I've been using the locktite quick set epoxy. I don't know if the heavy duty locktite stuff is any better. The Home Depot website claims both are resistant to solvents. I know that the stuff that I'm using now isn't.
I use this - Super Strong Quick Drying Epoxy. They sometimes run it on special for $.99. It works great. I glue my connector to the outside of box mods & I have knocked it loose, but, with just normal use, it stays on. I've gotten juice on it & had no problems. For a couple of bucks, it's worth a try.
Have you tried JB Weld the stuff is amazing and I dont think my connector will ever move again. 
I let it setup for a couple minute smear it around and set over night great stuff.
Forgot to mention JB Kwik is fine for our application as well with quicker hardening time.
I let it setup for a couple minute smear it around and set over night great stuff.
Forgot to mention JB Kwik is fine for our application as well with quicker hardening time.
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imo nothing is forever permanent but i use superglue then "dust it" with baking soda..sets instantly like concrete.did that back in my modeling days you know balsa and crepe paper.saves on weight when your building planes
Cliff,
Thank you so much for that tip. I have been building wood planes and boats for more then 30 years. I use zip kicker and it works great, but it SMELLS and you do not want to use it near mods ( ask my how I know). When I saw your post I said "right I never heard of that" so I tried it in a little "puffer" bottle.
This is one of the best tips I have seen. I will be use it in my mod.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/battery-mods/102419-adjustable-voltage-box-mod.html
This are the Decon I use.
I get them locally in a hardware store, I think both are whidely available everywhere.
The double plastic dispenser is the 5 minutes, the firsto one I mentioned.
Devcon 5-Minute Epoxy In Dev-Tube
and this is the other one:
http://www.kengem.com/item607.htm
I get them locally in a hardware store, I think both are whidely available everywhere.
The double plastic dispenser is the 5 minutes, the firsto one I mentioned.
Devcon 5-Minute Epoxy In Dev-Tube
and this is the other one:
http://www.kengem.com/item607.htm
a couple of tips for epoxy use.
you need to prep areas to be glued by cleaning and roughing up to create a profile. a quick wipe with acetone (finger nail polish remover) will help to ensure a mechanical bond.
On 2 part epoxy, mixing is critical, with both amounts and time.
amounts should be as close as possible to the directions. epoxies are formulated for molecular interaction. to much of either part will leave extra molecules floating around with no place to go. which usually leaves a sticky residue or bloom.
mixing should be about 60 seconds, I know its tough on real small batches, but keep mixing it. A real small container will be better to mix in than a flat area where some of the epoxy will not get mixed.
Keep the leftover to check for drying and hardness, That way there, you will not have to touch the applicated areas.
You should seperate the 2 part epoxy dispensers that are tied together for a 1 to 1 mixing ratio. they never dispense evenly. Their viscosities are different. I usually cut the handle right between the two.
Epoxy will yellow over time from UVs, Unless they sell UV resistant epoxy in small containers.
Nuff for now.
you need to prep areas to be glued by cleaning and roughing up to create a profile. a quick wipe with acetone (finger nail polish remover) will help to ensure a mechanical bond.
On 2 part epoxy, mixing is critical, with both amounts and time.
amounts should be as close as possible to the directions. epoxies are formulated for molecular interaction. to much of either part will leave extra molecules floating around with no place to go. which usually leaves a sticky residue or bloom.
mixing should be about 60 seconds, I know its tough on real small batches, but keep mixing it. A real small container will be better to mix in than a flat area where some of the epoxy will not get mixed.
Keep the leftover to check for drying and hardness, That way there, you will not have to touch the applicated areas.
You should seperate the 2 part epoxy dispensers that are tied together for a 1 to 1 mixing ratio. they never dispense evenly. Their viscosities are different. I usually cut the handle right between the two.
Epoxy will yellow over time from UVs, Unless they sell UV resistant epoxy in small containers.
Nuff for now.
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I've used Devcon and Loctite 5 minute epoxy without an issue.
You may want to try Epoxy Putty as an alternative.
Be careful when handling your mod after using it or you will get finger prints all over it.
You may want to try Epoxy Putty as an alternative.
Be careful when handling your mod after using it or you will get finger prints all over it.
Dollar store has it!!!!! Super Glue Gel...you can move it around parts and it stays put, no run off!! Spray it with some Accelerator and POW Done. I was really impresed with how detailed this stuff can be applied............check it out!!!!
Cool another modeler who uses this trick. Seems to make cyanoacrylate more crystalline, works way better this way.imo nothing is forever permanent but i use superglue then "dust it" with baking soda..sets instantly like concrete.did that back in my modeling days you know balsa and crepe paper.saves on weight when your building planes
I use the SG gel too, to temporarily set components before epoxying and even to set coral frags in aquariums. Great stuff. I use Loctite Quick Set but only on the inside of mods, so have not noticed any deterioration from e-liquid.
everyones always in a hurry dont want to wait for glue to dry..cant get much faster. also i use a wooden chopstick sharpened to a point to dip in a drop of cyno then touch it where i want it then hit it with baking soda(everyone has chopsticks)Cool another modeler who uses this trick. Seems to make cyanoacrylate more crystalline, works way better this way.
I use the SG gel too, to temporarily set components before epoxying and even to set coral frags in aquariums. Great stuff. I use Loctite Quick Set but only on the inside of mods, so have not noticed any deterioration from e-liquid.
That's me pegged, no patience at all, my main goal is always to vape by the end of the night, only one-day builds here.
Have you tried JB Weld the stuff is amazing and I dont think my connector will ever move again.
I let it setup for a couple minute smear it around and set over night great stuff.
Forgot to mention JB Kwik is fine for our application as well with quicker hardening time.
I use JB KWIK for all my mods. It sets up quick, drys hard and has not failed me yet.
Sorry to dig up an old thread, but this is the newest I can find that mentions the glue I'm using and in part relates to my problem. I'm using the Devcon 2 ton epoxy (the slow setting stuff) and have tried various other epoxies well which all seem to have the same issue. It seems that after a few weeks of use the glue is degraded by the nicotine fluid, perhaps it's the the PG doing it. It turns yellow, and then brown, and then just breaks down.
The following is an image of my first mod which has been decommissioned. I used it for about two and a half months. The brown "crud" is what's left of the glue, and it's a pasty slime which is very non-epoxy like.
Any one else have this problem? Suggestions on what to use to stop this from happening?
*Correction, the glue used on this mod was plastic bonding epoxy from Ace hardware (store brand). It does seem to be occurring with the Devcon as well.
The following is an image of my first mod which has been decommissioned. I used it for about two and a half months. The brown "crud" is what's left of the glue, and it's a pasty slime which is very non-epoxy like.
Any one else have this problem? Suggestions on what to use to stop this from happening?
*Correction, the glue used on this mod was plastic bonding epoxy from Ace hardware (store brand). It does seem to be occurring with the Devcon as well.
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Ya, I have the same problem now with loctite in my little box mod, I use vg. I've pretty much come to accept doing an overhaul on it every few months or so, and I'm down to just using superglue gel now, less work for the same results.
Edit: I don't really need the strength of epoxy on my connector because I use a tube to depress the atty inside the mod, with that tube glued into the box it stabilizes the atty and stops the connector from torquing back and forth in my pocket or when it hits the floor.
Edit: I don't really need the strength of epoxy on my connector because I use a tube to depress the atty inside the mod, with that tube glued into the box it stabilizes the atty and stops the connector from torquing back and forth in my pocket or when it hits the floor.
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