HIPS to MDF - binding

[qcfoundry]

i need to attach some HIPS (plastic) to MDF. more specifically, i want to clad a 1/2" MDF disk (12" diameter) with 0.06 HIPS.-- top, bottom, & edge.

whats the best way of doing this? top and bottom don't seem difficult, just the edge seems more taxing.

was thinking 2-part epoxy (typical stuff from lowes), but wondered if that may be too hot? for the edge i was thinking of using small headed finishing screws, then putty over the recessed dimple?

thoughts?
(thx in advance)

 

[imaginager]

CA works. That's how I "skinned" the MDF display base housing the electronics for my Cloud Car.

 

[qcfoundry]

i seem to see a couple little screws along the edges? whats the story there?
in addition, did the CA take better/worse along the edges? you seem to have had mostly flat plane to glue to (perhaps not easy question for you).
did you prime/proof the MDF before applying CA or straight onto bare MDF? thx allan!

 

[Compressor Man]

What about a contact adhesive like Titebond? This is the type of glue that is used to adhere laminate to a mdf/particle board substrate to make countertops.

Chris

 

[qcfoundry]

good call! its called contact cement and i've used it before. have dabbled in some furniture making. its very goopy stuff. funny thing i actually remember looking over it while at lowes looking for other materials. it would seem that contact cement is exactly what i should use. however, i picked up some CA and am gonna give it a whirl anyway. will def try out the contact cement if i don't get the results i want. thanx!

 

[TazMan2000]

Contact cement is the best product for your situation. CA will work for a short time. Ensure that you follow the application instructions and you will have a bond that will last over a lifetime. If you can, use something heavy to provide an even pressure over the area.

TazMan2000

 

[qcfoundry]

tried the contact cement last night. its def'ly the answer. forgot how nice that stuff is.

 

[Muzza]

I would seal the MDF befor gluing anything to it. You can use a MDF sealer or some PVA glue mixed with a little water to seal it. Plus with the HIPS I would also sand the area you are going to apply the glue to as the shiny surface of the HIPS will not let the glue bite in.

 

[clonesix]

tried the contact cement last night. its def'ly the answer. forgot how nice that stuff is.

Contact cement,yes; spray contact cement, better.

 

[qcfoundry]

appreciate the extra tips, but i'm good.
did a test run on 0.06" HIPS glued to the edge of a 120" radius curve (for about 8" long) of 0.5" MDF...not sanded..actually kinda choppy. no sealer. no spray. RAW BABY. ....and ITS ON THERE. at least good enough for my needs.

 

[MonsieurTox]

I would use Neopren...

 

[qcfoundry]

neoprenE? like the rubber?
(wondering if neopren is a french product?)

 

[MonsieurTox]

neoprenE? like the rubber?
(wondering if neopren is a french product?)

Yeah sorry, I tried to get the word neoprene more english like by removing the "e" of the fench word, but it looks like it takes a "e" in english too !

Yeah, that's a kind of rubber. Depends of the use of your part though... if you need strenght and durabilty, it's a good deal. That's what we used on our fiming miniatures to bond wooden frame to acrylic. You have to put a real thin layer (it can melt styrene) on both surface and let it cure (should be dry when you touch it).

Well we can say that's a french-american product since it was created by a french guy (du Pont) who immgrated to the United States. :lol

 

[qcfoundry]

interesting info julien. only known neoprene as stuff in wetsuits and to make gaskets. never known it to be a binder.

and yeah..i've heard of the dupont guy. i doubt most americans recognize the size of his (his group's) contributions towards chemical engineering and what WOULDN'T be available if dupont hadn't invented/produced it.

thx for the lesson on neoprene.

 

[MonsieurTox]

Yeah, Nylon, Lycra, Kevlar... That's a lot of cool stuff !

And they have the best primer !

 

[qcfoundry]

speaking of primer, once read a rumor that a dupont product (have it written down somewhere) is actually the backbone to Mr.Primer (revered japanese product). I tried to get my hands on it, but had to buy a gallon, plus a cutting agent....ended up being too expensive for my own personal use.

 

[MonsieurTox]

speaking of primer, once read a rumor that a dupont product (have it written down somewhere) is actually the backbone to Mr.Primer (revered japanese product). I tried to get my hands on it, but had to buy a gallon, plus a cutting agent....ended up being too expensive for my own personal use.

Yeah I too read it here some months ago !