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TygrBright

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6. I wish I could trust my hands to hold completely still for five minutes!

Reply to marylandblue (Reply #4)

Tue Sep 25, 2018, 04:03 PM

Sep 2018

I did try with the epoxy I tried, and no matter how carefully I braced myself, my hands would move just a little and the bond would undo, alas.

But thanks!

appreciatively,
Bright

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Looking for a glue product... [View all] TygrBright Sep 2018 OP

Not sure about the adhesive... DonaldsRump Sep 2018 #1

I can't imagine how to clamp the vase... TygrBright Sep 2018 #5

Did you try plastic ratcheting bar clamps? Soft jaws and versatile marylandblue Sep 2018 #11

That looks cool! TygrBright Sep 2018 #16

Go to the website: thistothat.com Zoonart Sep 2018 #2

Thanks, I'll give that a try! TygrBright Sep 2018 #7

I bookmarked that for future reference - Thanks! Runningdawg Sep 2018 #17

I fixed a coffee table leg not that long ago. sheshe2 Sep 2018 #3

I wondered about that. Thanks, I may try it. n/t TygrBright Sep 2018 #8

Get 5-minute epoxy and hold it by hand for the 5 minutes. marylandblue Sep 2018 #4

I wish I could trust my hands to hold completely still for five minutes! TygrBright Sep 2018 #6

There is also 1 minute epoxy. marylandblue Sep 2018 #12

Try Weldwood contact cement. nt TwistOneUp Sep 2018 #9

A product called "Liquid Nails" Duppers Sep 2018 #10

Irwin Quick-grip Clamps would be perfect for your application. democratisphere Sep 2018 #13

Gorilla Glue now makes a MontanaMama Sep 2018 #14

Auto parts stores carry a glue OxQQme Sep 2018 #15