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Can someone recommend a flexible yet sturdy adhesive to adhere the aluminum insert to the steel on an Oregon Reduced Weight bar? I've got about 20 that I'd like to try and fix.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Can someone recommend a flexible yet sturdy adhesive to adhere the aluminum insert to the steel on an Oregon Reduced Weight bar? I've got about 20 that I'd like to try and fix.
Thanks.
I've got about 20 that I'd like to try and fix.
Dan Cox (Timberland Enterprises - Roseburg, Oregon) uses the aircraft aluminum adhesive. He said it's about $400/gallon but it's the only thing he's found that will bond to the aluminum inserts in those bars. He fixes around 200/year.
Now that you mention those laminate bars.... I really hope Oregon is using a different bonding agent from their RW bars. The only Oregon RW bars I've ever seen had the aluminum strip detached20!!! How did you end up with so many? Got pics of the bars?
Couple of thoughts:
Call Oregon and ask them if they have any suggestions? (OK - westcoaster90 typed faster!)
Contact an industrial adhesives manufacturer (Permatex, 3M, etc.) and ask them. I believe that Oregon was describing their new 'SpeedCut', lightweight bar as 'adhesive laminated'. Those adhesives may or may not be available for small scale/consumer use, or may require special setting or handling equipment. But you can ask!
Philbert
If the insert is Alloy that would not workI'd say silver solder or brazed
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