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Old 12-06-2003 | 06:44 PM
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Default RE: CA Hinges in gassers - Hinge failures

Macx,
The CA hinges refered to are a Mylar plastic core, bonded on both sides with a thin fabric (the fuzzy part you refer to). All brands I have seen are very similar in appearance and construction. The fabric bonding gives the wood something to grip when it is glued in place, and helps the CA "wick" to all areas of the surface. You should never use anything except CA on these type hinges (you refered to epoxy). Some people will draw a line with wax down the bend line of the hinge to prevent the CA from adhering where it bends. I have not tried this (yet), so I don't know if it makes a difference.

CombatPigg,
If you only put one drop per side, I think you are asking for trouble!!
Great Planes instructs to drill a 3/32" hole straight in the slotted wood to allow the CA to wick deep into the slot, then they tell you to use six drops of thin CAper side to make sure you get good adhesion. I use one of the little plastic pipettes (Dave Brown Products sells them by the 12 pk) to drop the thin CA in place. This gives much better control than the bottle nozzle. If the CA stops soaking in, it is saturated already, and won't accept any more drops.

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