Glue type for bases

[Jarrod12345]

Hello people,

Just wondering what type of glue you like to use to mount stones to bases? And if much of the glue gets absorbed into the stone itself?

Thanks!

 

[Legion74]

Blu-Tack. Bonds pretty well, but is removable when needed.

 

[Pie]

I used glue gun. It kinda sucks, but works. Cools off too fast and needs a sealed stone/base.

 

[Jarrod12345]

I used glue gun. It kinda sucks, but works. Cools off too fast and needs a sealed stone/base.

Thankyou. Do you find that the first bit is drying as you are still trying to put it on? Do you find that it peels off?

I was thinking of using epoxy resin because it’s slow drying and would give me Lots of time to apply it properly. Also it’s strong

 

[Pie]

Thankyou. Do you find that the first bit is drying as you are still trying to put it on? Do you find that it peels off?

I was thinking of using epoxy resin because it’s slow drying and would give me Lots of time to apply it properly. Also it’s strong

Both, happily my bases are all quite light so far but one of these days something will fall off. The only ones that have failed immediately are those mounted to unsealed bases. That for sure doesn’t work.

I do have a tube of 2 part epoxy sitting in the cabinet.. it’s too damn cold here to do any curing in the garage at this time. When spring rolls around. A guy here uses epoxy to create the base itself, it works very well it seems. Makes like a resin pour look and synthetic stone dimensions. I personally really like the chunk of rock on piece of wood look too much.

 

[Legion74]

Thankyou. Do you find that the first bit is drying as you are still trying to put it on? Do you find that it peels off?

I was thinking of using epoxy resin because it’s slow drying and would give me Lots of time to apply it properly. Also it’s strong

Very strong. Permanently so.

Ever seen the "oysters" that pull out of the bottom of Arkansas stones when they have been glued like that? Ugly.

You haven't told us what type of stones you want to glue.

 

[Jarrod12345]

I hav

Very strong. Permanently so.

Ever seen the "oysters" that pull out of the bottom of Arkansas stones when they have been glued like that? Ugly.

You haven't told us what type of stones you want to glue.

I haven’t seen them no.

I have bought a naniwa SS 12k for a razor finisher and am planning to mount it to a choosera base. I have 2 bases that initially had mounted my 400 and 1000.

 

[Legion74]

I hav

I haven’t seen them no.

I have bought a naniwa SS 12k for a razor finisher and am planning to mount it to a choosera base. I have 2 bases that initially had mounted my 400 and 1000.

Why mount it to anything? If you want to raise it to get more knuckle clearance you can just place it on something with some of that rubber draw lining to stop is skidding around.

I’ll sometimes put oilstones in bases to stop oil running down on the table, but water stones are better on a mat to catch drips.

 

[Jarrod12345]

Nah I’m not trying to raise it, I have sink bridges and stone holder for that. I’ve read that the gouken kagayaki 12k or whatever it’s called is prone to warping. This being 10mm thicker I’m sure is less prone to warping, but still it makes me nervous. I figured if I glue it to a base, it’s gonna have a reduced chance to deform. Plus I’m scared it’ll crack

 

[cotedupy]

Nah I’m not trying to raise it, I have sink bridges and stone holder for that. I’ve read that the gouken kagayaki 12k or whatever it’s called is prone to warping. This being 10mm thicker I’m sure is less prone to warping, but still it makes me nervous. I figured if I glue it to a base, it’s gonna have a reduced chance to deform. Plus I’m scared it’ll crack

I was wondering why you might want to do it too, but that's good thinking actually for the 10mm Kagayaki. Work away I say!

And yeah - use 2 part epoxy. I've used it before when mounting very thin stones or making combis. Sets hard and exceptionally strong.

(I usually use the clear 5 min araldite, which you can get in Bunnings or Mitre10.)

 

[Jarrod12345]

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I was wondering why you might want to do it too, but that's good thinking actually for the 10mm Kagayaki. Work away I say!

And yeah - use 2 part epoxy. I've used it before when mounting very thin stones or making combis. Sets hard and exceptionally strong.

(I usually use the clear 5 min araldite, which you can get in Bunnings or Mitre10.)

Thankyou!
I’m glad to hear you use a araldite. Means I’m on the right track. Your reputation on this forum for stones is widely known to lurkers such as myself!

Do you think the chosera base would be strong enough to prohibit warping, or do you think I should look at alternatives such as nano hone aluminium base or glass/Perspex bases? I’d rather save money but I’ll do what I must.

Probably a completely random question and also probably something nobody has ever paid any thought to regarding chosera bases

Thanks!

 

[cotedupy]

Do you think the chosera base would be strong enough to prohibit warping, or do you think I should look at alternatives such as nano hone aluminium base or glass/Perspex bases? I’d rather save money but I’ll do what I must.

I've only had one of the 10mm Kagayakis (3k) and it didn't warp because I permasoaked it, but I would've thought that the Chosera base would be sturdy enough to prevent it, yep.

Another perhaps even better and still very cheap option though might be to use a bit of roofing slate, which you should be able to get either free, or just a dollar or two. Cut it to size, which you can do with any kind of handsaw, and flatten with an atoma or sandpaper. That definitely won't move around in a hurry, and has the added advantage that you can hone a razor on it too of you want - might be a good final step before moving onto the 12k. I've made a lot of whetstones out of Aussie slate and works quite well, if I was still there I'd pop one in the post for you.

I’m glad to hear you use a araldite. Means I’m on the right track. Your reputation on this forum for stones is widely known to lurkers such as myself!

Haha. You're very kind, though there are loads of people here who've been at it a lot longer and know a lot more than me!

 

[stringer]

I put epoxy bases on stones that are broken or falling apart or heavily dished on one side. Otherwise I don't really like mounted stones. Here's my latest. A broken eBay washita. It came in three pieces. I super glued it first.

Then flooded the epoxy. I used clear epoxy with some black acrylic paint for color.

And it still fits in its original box

This is the fourth or fifth one I have done and I have definitely gotten better with practice. I'm very happy how this turned out. So happy that I ordered another broken one from eBay.

 

[jjlotti]

Adiseal is made for bonding stone. There would be no prep except a clean surface. When I was thinking of solutions to your project my mind went to making a quick "form" and using quickrete repair cement. Let it set up a bit then set your stone in with a level. Never tried with epoxy but same idea above and cool. Expoxy on cement would give you the loft apt look.....

 

[Jeff]

Hello people,

Just wondering what type of glue you like to use to mount stones to bases? And if much of the glue gets absorbed into the stone itself?

Thanks!

Will this work on knife handles?

What glue is suggested for affixing knife handles?

 

[Jarrod12345]

I've only had one of the 10mm Kagayakis (3k) and it didn't warp because I permasoaked it, but I would've thought that the Chosera base would be sturdy enough to prevent it, yep.

Another perhaps even better and still very cheap option though might be to use a bit of roofing slate, which you should be able to get either free, or just a dollar or two. Cut it to size, which you can do with any kind of handsaw, and flatten with an atoma or sandpaper. That definitely won't move around in a hurry, and has the added advantage that you can hone a razor on it too of you want - might be a good final step before moving onto the 12k. I've made a lot of whetstones out of Aussie slate and works quite well, if I was still there I'd pop one in the post for you.




Haha. You're very kind, though there are loads of people here who've been at it a lot longer and know a lot more than me!

Thankyou so much! Love the idea for the slate. I had absolutely no idea that something so cheap could be used in that way. Definitely gonna give that a crack

 

[Jarrod12345]

Thankyou all for tips/advice!

 

[Legion74]

Will this work on knife handles?

What glue is suggested for affixing knife handles?

Two part epoxy, more often than not.

 

[cotedupy]

Will this work on knife handles?

What glue is suggested for affixing knife handles?

Hot (melt) glue, or epoxy. The latter makes the handle much more difficult to remove though.

 

[stringer]

Here is my glued up washita in action.