riceone Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 I don't remember if it was on this forum or some place else but someone was using and epoxy or similar to glue sight bases on a rifle rather that drill and tap. I have somethinmg need to attach that only glue can be used. The area is about 3 inches long and 5/8" wide in the form of a saddle. Anyone have a suggestion? riceone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
724wd Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 might i ask why silver solder is not an option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8uck5nort Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 I have heard of people using JB Weld. I am considering using it to cold weld a flash hider in pace. Is silver solder the same stuff you use to sweat pipe for a washer? Can you get easily at the hardwre store? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemson Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Loctite Black Max is tough beyond words. Clemson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riceone Posted October 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 I am restoring a 4x WW11 Japanese sniper scope. Someone cut the locking mechanism off and I have made a replacement. I would be afraid to add any heat to the 60 plus year old scope. Someone else told me J B Weld. If it comes off I can try something else. riceone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roscoedoh Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Rice, JB Weld will probably work in a pinch, I would try something like Loctite first. If you cannot find Blackmax, use Acra-gel. That stuff is ridiculously strong. I've used it to glue all sorts of stuff together. Still, I've seen people like Duane Wiebe make reference to using Loctite to install sight bases. I'd start there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenden Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Devcon Steel putty. That stuff is crazy strong, would work well on what your trying to do. Brenden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riceone Posted October 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Tried the parts house here for the Acura Jel and the Black max Putty. Where do you find this and the Devcon Steel Putty. riceone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemson Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1033/Product/ACRAGLAS_reg_ http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1038/Product/ACRAGLAS_GEL_reg_ http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=6139/Product/BLACK_MAX_ADHESIVE Clemson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken98k Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 How about Super Glue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riceone Posted October 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Thanks you, I should have know Brownell had it. I'll post the finished project when I get it done. riceone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riceone Posted October 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 I decided to use JB Weld (since I had some on hand) and put it together yesterday. Here is the finished product. I doubt it will ever be on a rifle when fired - too much danger of shacking something loose inside. Thanks to all who offered help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbum Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 JB Weld did not hold a scope mount base to my SKS. however, that SKS devours leapers scopes, so maybe it was an unfair test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z1r Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 I would have disassembled the scope since it isn't sealed anyway and soldered the body to the mount. If it's just for display then it may be fine as-is, but I doubt it will stand up to much firing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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