Hot Glue Reflow

[mlochala]

Great idea. I have always kept a glue gun around because they are handy in so many ways. I have even used them as an excellent jig of sorts for holding things in place for welding.

[Sleykin]

I have done this for years. If I want my connection to be more like a plug I use epoxy. Make a mold with tape (I normally use scotch tape) and pour in the epoxy. I have also used RTV this way, but you have to be careful to use the electrical version without the acetic acid in it.

[rgsparber]

I have done this for years. If I want my connection to be more like a plug I use epoxy. Make a mold with tape (I normally use scotch tape) and pour in the epoxy. I have also used RTV this way, but you have to be careful to use the electrical version without the acetic acid in it.

Sleykin,

I never thought of using epoxy but that is a great idea. I also hadn't thought about being careful with RTV.

What other cool things have you done over the years? I'm sure we would all benefit from hearing about them.

Thanks,

Rick

[Sleykin]

Sleykin,

I never thought of using epoxy but that is a great idea. I also hadn't thought about being careful with RTV.

What other cool things have you done over the years? I'm sure we would all benefit from hearing about them.

Thanks,

Rick

If I were a wordsmith like you I would write up some PDF files on stuff n things I have come up with over the years. PEX and PVC make good cases for filling with epoxy or hot glue. Need a remote switch (like for bumping a car starter around) just put the switch in the end of the pipe and fill er up. Makes a good winch switch too when you loose one.

[rgsparber]

If I were a wordsmith like you I would write up some PDF files on stuff n things I have come up with over the years. PEX and PVC make good cases for filling with epoxy or hot glue. Need a remote switch (like for bumping a car starter around) just put the switch in the end of the pipe and fill er up. Makes a good winch switch too when you loose one.

Sleykin,

I have written a number of articles in the form of "By John Smith as told to R.G. Sparber." If you have the ideas, I've got the words and pictures :-) Let me know if you wish to collaborate. I think you have a lot to offer the community.

Rick

[Sleykin]

Would it be okay to gather some info and email it to you?

[rgsparber]

Would it be okay to gather some info and email it to you?

That would be fine. You can PM me through homemadetools.net

Rick