no, this isn't Monte, it's the mrs trying her darndest to remember how Monte does stuff. Can't tell ya how many hours i watched him do stuff and never even took mental notes. here's my hurdle for the day, and quite frankly i can't afford to mess this up, it's an oversize 63" x 96" piece of plex and i need to affix letter track to it so that i can have 3 nice 10" x 88" clear panels to remove and reletter as the tenants change....i am fixin' to get out the drill and pins if i can't figure out how to glue the durn things down.... Monte has a drawer full of weldon 3, 16, 2 part apoxy of various brands and glue bottles and i can't remember how he does this...duuhhh blonde moment. i just remember him shooting this goo neatly under the tracking and it all looking so easy. this is as small problem, surely one of you has done this more than 6 times, yeah? Halp! and for those of you wondering after him, he is still holding his own. we took him off the oxygen to see how he maintains and so far, so good....still has the trach, but thats another day.
Posted by Carl Wood (Member # 1223) on :
Not sure about the Weldon it may be just the ticket. . .I used Transco Resin Bond the last time I did those and also Aluminum pop-rivets every 12" or so. . .sorry can't help further but someone will shortly I'm sure. Monte is in my prayers.
Posted by Jon Butterworth (Member # 227) on :
Patsee ... sorry can't help from here except for some advice:
Phone Mark Yearwood now!
He will not only know how, but close enough to help out too! Which he would to without asking!
Posted by Jeff Ogden (Member # 3184) on :
Mrs. Monte...If I can help, I will...just call anytime, and I will answer any questions to the best of my ability. 352-374-3819
It's all about helping, on line, I guess.
Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
hows the boy doin???? better i hope.....
Posted by Bob Rochon (Member # 30) on :
I can second Carls method, Resinbond works wonderful.
If you can't figure out the adhesive, I have used just pop rivets like carl suggested as well.
Posted by Rick Sacks (Member # 379) on :
Patsy, call your supplier and have them help identify if it's plexiglass or polycarbonate. They each require a different adhesive. They can tell you which temp Weldon to use. Fondest regards to Monte. Please, continue to let us know how we may help you. Many of us can make stuff that you need and ship it to you. We can help with designs also. If I can do something for you, I would feel quite honored.
Posted by Dave Grundy (Member # 103) on :
Pat..To add to Rick's response, I have nothing but time on my hands. If there is anything you require that can be handled via internet, I am more than happy to assist.
Ongoing prayers for Monte!!!
Posted by Doug Allan (Member # 2247) on :
Patsy(ie?) I see you have a lot of great answers and invitations for additional assistance, but I will add a link to some more information just in case it helps too. I agree that you will need to know exactly what type of plastic you have, or do a test on a scrap, or a small area first, but if you have lexan, then this tip could be helpful:
Pat, one other thing - use a spacer panel as you're gluing it to make sure your distance between tracks stays consistent. I know things are rough right now, but don't hesitate to ask any of us for help. That's what we're all about........
Posted by Curtis hammond (Member # 2170) on :
If you use weldon.. it will bond like it was made together. Weldon works great on plexiglass. That is what it was made for. Bonding plexiglass forever.
I built some boxes using that material and one fell on the floor. The bonds didn't break. The plexiglass broke instead.
Weldon comes in different numbers where one is thicker than another in consistency.
Right now all I have is #16. It is a little thicker than the others.. I don't remember what number is thinner liquid wise. However. You lay that letter runner onto the substrate , then run the weldon nozzle along the runner and substrate and the liquid will run between the two. Do not let it drip anywhere else. The thinner weldon will run under.
After a little while the bond will be permanent. I mean forever...
[ January 14, 2009, 03:18 AM: Message edited by: Curtis hammond ]
Posted by Ray Rheaume (Member # 3794) on :
I snap a line, run a bead of clear silicon, position the tracks and throw a piece of scrap wood over them overnight for pressure. Haven't used a rivet in years.
Rapid
Posted by Carl Wood (Member # 1223) on :
Forgot to add you will need a syringe for the ResinBond to apply with but they're only like 2 bucks. . as someone above posted be careful with it you really don't want that stuff on your hands . . .you can run a thin bead all around the track after you put it on the back & stick it. .however: will have to check out Ray's Silicon Method as well. .if that will give a good lifespan that sounds like the way to go. . .I hate Rivets. also. . . .
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