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Post by urbino on Jan 28, 2021 18:27:07 GMT -5
This will seem an odd question, but can anybody recommend the wood glue equivalent of Loc-Tite blue? Something that will hold, but can also be broken loose reasonably easily.
I've got one of those round, tower-style pipe racks. The upgrights between the shelves/rests screw in, but the cap piece that sits atop the topmost rest and holds it in place does just that: it just sits there. No threads. Nothing holds it in place. If you go to pick the thing up by it, it just comes off in your hand. I'd like to fix that, but also still be able to take the thing apart.
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Post by terrapinflyer on Jan 28, 2021 19:24:07 GMT -5
I'm not sure I'm picturing it correctly. Can you put a wood screw up through the top rest and then screw it into the cap?
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Post by pepesdad1 on Jan 28, 2021 19:40:27 GMT -5
Without really understanding what the problem is, I would suggest something like what Emily said...a glue of any kind, the purpose is to stick, not to kinda stick...so without a better understanding of what the problem is...  |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 28, 2021 20:28:01 GMT -5
I would fix it so it would never come apart. No kill like overkill! 😁
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Post by rocket on Jan 28, 2021 20:46:21 GMT -5
This will seem an odd question, but can anybody recommend the wood glue equivalent of Loc-Tite blue? Something that will hold, but can also be broken loose reasonably easily. I've got one of those round, tower-style pipe racks. The upgrights between the shelves/rests screw in, but the cap piece that sits atop the topmost rest and holds it in place does just that: it just sits there. No threads. Nothing holds it in place. If you go to pick the thing up by it, it just comes off in your hand. I'd like to fix that, but also still be able to take the thing apart. It is difficult to get a complete grasp of your problem with out pictures. Does the cap piece sit above a hole? Does the post screw in from the top? This can be repaired but you may have to think out of the box, and find an old fart to do it. |
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Post by urbino on Jan 28, 2021 22:06:16 GMT -5
It's this bugger right here:  The pillar piece from the bottom to the middle (call it 'Pillar A') screws into the bottom. The pillar piece from the middle to the top rest (call it 'Pillar B') screws into the middle. The knobbly bit above the top rest, which is the only thing holding the top rest on, just slips over the end of Pillar B. Nothing holds it there. There's not really even any friction to speak of. It's like that newel post in It's A Wonderful Life. I might be able to drill a small hole down into Pillar B and put some kind of double-ended screw in there, but I think the risk of the wood cracking/splintering is fairly high. |
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Post by urbino on Jan 28, 2021 22:09:29 GMT -5
I would fix it so it would never come apart. No kill like overkill! 😁 That may be what I have to do. |
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Post by rocket on Jan 29, 2021 0:23:32 GMT -5
"Knobbly bit above the top rest, which is the only thing holding the top rest on, just slips over the end of Pillar B. Nothing holds it there"
If there is a piece of a stud sticking up try draping a bit of tape around it to tighten it. Or you can use some wood glue to fill the gap between the stud and the cap. To do this take the cap and put a thin coat of glue in it let it dry, test fit then add another thin coat, repeat as needed.
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Post by urbino on Jan 29, 2021 0:43:08 GMT -5
"Knobbly bit above the top rest, which is the only thing holding the top rest on, just slips over the end of Pillar B. Nothing holds it there" If there is a piece of a stud sticking up try draping a bit of tape around it to tighten it. Or you can use some wood glue to fill the gap between the stud and the cap. To do this take the cap and put a thin coat of glue in it let it dry, test fit then add another thin coat, repeat as needed. If I understand what you're saying, the idea is just to increase the friction (tighter fit). That right? |
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Post by mrlunting on Jan 29, 2021 1:11:38 GMT -5
"Knobbly bit above the top rest, which is the only thing holding the top rest on, just slips over the end of Pillar B. Nothing holds it there" If there is a piece of a stud sticking up try draping a bit of tape around it to tighten it. Or you can use some wood glue to fill the gap between the stud and the cap. To do this take the cap and put a thin coat of glue in it let it dry, test fit then add another thin coat, repeat as needed. If I understand what you're saying, the idea is just to increase the friction (tighter fit). That right? Sounds right to me! |
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Post by lizardonarock on Jan 29, 2021 2:50:04 GMT -5
Elmer's White-ok, Elmer's carpenters-good, Gorilla Original Gorilla Glue-that ain't never ever coming apart.
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Post by Legend Lover on Jan 29, 2021 2:53:40 GMT -5
"Knobbly bit above the top rest, which is the only thing holding the top rest on, just slips over the end of Pillar B. Nothing holds it there" If there is a piece of a stud sticking up try draping a bit of tape around it to tighten it. Or you can use some wood glue to fill the gap between the stud and the cap. To do this take the cap and put a thin coat of glue in it let it dry, test fit then add another thin coat, repeat as needed. If I understand what you're saying, the idea is just to increase the friction (tighter fit). That right? I think that would work best too. Combine it with wood glue and you should be able to break it off again without too much force. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 29, 2021 9:19:06 GMT -5
There are some epoxies that you can use to form threads. Liquid Steel, J-B Weld, etc. You can coat the screw with a release compound and screw it into the wet epoxy. Tricky though.
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Post by terrapinflyer on Jan 29, 2021 9:31:01 GMT -5
Drill horizontally through knobbly bit and pillar B. Push a wire brad through both to hold knobbly bit in place. Just using wood glue might be your best bet, after all.
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Post by urbino on Jan 29, 2021 14:11:21 GMT -5
Thanks for all the input, everyone. I think I'll just use some Elmer's and let the chips fall where they may.
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Post by taiguy66 on Jan 29, 2021 19:51:43 GMT -5
If nothing else, perhaps an excuse to buy or build yourself a new one?
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Post by briarpipenyc on Jan 29, 2021 19:53:15 GMT -5
Glue a piece of Velcro to hold the knob onto the pipe rack.
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Post by urbino on Jan 29, 2021 19:57:56 GMT -5
If nothing else, perhaps an excuse to buy or build yourself a new one? Ha. This is a new one! |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Jan 30, 2021 12:02:39 GMT -5
Surprisingly, Google came up with nothing relevant for "mediocre glue".
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Post by mrlunting on Jan 30, 2021 12:38:56 GMT -5
If nothing else, perhaps an excuse to buy or build yourself a new one? Knobs for sale! Come get your Knobs!! Lol. 😜 |
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Post by urbino on Jan 30, 2021 12:51:08 GMT -5
If nothing else, perhaps an excuse to buy or build yourself a new one? Knobs for sale! Come get your Knobs!! Lol. 😜 I don't know the laws in Canada, but in the States you can't just go around selling your knob. |
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Post by terrapinflyer on Jan 30, 2021 13:17:37 GMT -5
Well, that took an unexpected turn.☺️
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Post by mrlunting on Jan 30, 2021 14:43:08 GMT -5
Knobs for sale! Come get your Knobs!! Lol. 😜 I don't know the laws in Canada, but in the States you can't just go around selling your knob. I got looked at for laughing so loud! |
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Post by rdpipes on Feb 1, 2021 19:03:07 GMT -5
This will seem an odd question, but can anybody recommend the wood glue equivalent of Loc-Tite blue? Something that will hold, but can also be broken loose reasonably easily. I've got one of those round, tower-style pipe racks. The upgrights between the shelves/rests screw in, but the cap piece that sits atop the topmost rest and holds it in place does just that: it just sits there. No threads. Nothing holds it in place. If you go to pick the thing up by it, it just comes off in your hand. I'd like to fix that, but also still be able to take the thing apart. Unsure why you would want it to come apart later but, here's an idea. Take some CA adhesive (super glue) and spread it on one of the two adjoining parts. Spray it with Activator (this instantly cures it) and then try the fit. If ya didn't get too much in there it should fit tight, if ya did you can sand it down a little and try the fit again. Best I could come up with on short notice. LOL!
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Post by urbino on Feb 1, 2021 19:05:45 GMT -5
This will seem an odd question, but can anybody recommend the wood glue equivalent of Loc-Tite blue? Something that will hold, but can also be broken loose reasonably easily. I've got one of those round, tower-style pipe racks. The upgrights between the shelves/rests screw in, but the cap piece that sits atop the topmost rest and holds it in place does just that: it just sits there. No threads. Nothing holds it in place. If you go to pick the thing up by it, it just comes off in your hand. I'd like to fix that, but also still be able to take the thing apart. Unsure why you would want it to come apart later but, here's an idea. Take some CA adhesive (super glue) and spread it on one of the two adjoining parts. Spray it with Activator (this instantly cures it) and then try the fit. If ya didn't get too much in there it should fit tight, if ya did you can sand it down a little and try the fit again. Best I could come up with on short notice. LOL!
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Post by rdpipes on Feb 1, 2021 19:06:42 GMT -5
Unsure why you would want it to come apart later but, here's an idea. Take some CA adhesive (super glue) and spread it on one of the two adjoining parts. Spray it with Activator (this instantly cures it) and then try the fit. If ya didn't get too much in there it should fit tight, if ya did you can sand it down a little and try the fit again. Best I could come up with on short notice. LOL!
I Elmer'd it. Thanks. Okay, maybe next time. LOL! |
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Post by Scott W on Feb 1, 2021 19:48:14 GMT -5
Okay, maybe next time. LOL! Missed you here Ron |
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Post by rdpipes on Feb 1, 2021 19:50:39 GMT -5
Okay, maybe next time. LOL! Missed you here Ron Thank you sir! |
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