Hey guys...I watched a video in which the guy glues his cork rings with 5 minute epoxy. I have always used rod bond w/ great success. What do you guys use?
Sincerely,
Dan Colville

ROD BOND !! I'd be afraid of glue lines from not being able to get it clamped before the glue set up.

ROD BOND !

Stan Grace
Helena, MT
"Our best is none too good"

Rod Bond

Rod Bond

Weldwood Plastic Resin Epoxy

MI Builder

Titebond III wood glue.

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I'll second Titebond. No reason to fool around with the hastles of epoxy.

Kevin

I used to use Rod Bond but the hardness of the bond line between rings was noticable. I switched to Titebond III and it solved the problem. Now my grips feel perfectly seamless. I cannot report on their longevity as yet but I take confidence in knowing that the Titebond III is used by some truly masterful builders.

Titebond. Also no reason to fool around with epoxy, especially with the expensive, overrated Rod Bond.

I keep looking for TiteBond III and can't find it (at Home Depot. Wal-Mart, etc.). Recently I've used TiteBond II (Home Depot has it). Any significant difference?

Rod Bond is not at all over-rated. It's great stuff and does certain things in rod building that no other adhesive can.

Titebond II is water resistant to the point that it can be used with confidence in most exterior applications. Titebond III is completely water proof and can even be used in underwater applications. I don't think Titebond II will let you down for use on a rod grip, but if you can find the III version it will completely alliviate any chance of problems with regard to water or moisture.

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Rod Bond Overrated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! First time I ever heard that. Have you tried it or just assuming??

Mike

Tom,

Check at Lowe's. They have Titebond III. I've been using Titebond II and it seems to work well. When I run out, I'll use the III.

Years ago, used Weldwood Plastic Resin Glue on wood and liked it. Haven't tried it yet on cork, but will.

Stan

I use Titebond II, but have wondered about the urethane glues like Gorilla Glue.

Gorilla Glue is nasty stuff and will leave brown lines if you're not careful. You have to wet the rings first to make it set up.

I use Devcon 2-Ton epoxy. Never fails.

I have used a product called Crystal Clear Epoxy with great results for many years. Unfortunately, the manufacturer of this product is no longer selling it in small quantities, so I will probably switch to Rod Bond when my supply runs out.

Thanks, to all!! I was just getting ready to start my first rod from cork rings. Was thinking of Gorilla Glue. This board changed my mind. Was on my way to Lowes. They had both Titebond II and III. Thanks, Tom, I got the III. It is slightly more expensive than the II, but the III is totally water proof. (So the manufacture says).

Looking forward to my first Charotte Show.

Thanks to all.
Ed Smith