Difference between revisions of "Hull and Deck Putty"
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However the above is difficult to reverse, should you want to take things apart. While you can sand it down, it may be more trouble than it's worth. For temporary installations, another way to use it is to apply small spots of the glue at various points, such as you might when making tack welds. These can be relatively easily chiseled off if kept small enough. | However the above is difficult to reverse, should you want to take things apart. While you can sand it down, it may be more trouble than it's worth. For temporary installations, another way to use it is to apply small spots of the glue at various points, such as you might when making tack welds. These can be relatively easily chiseled off if kept small enough. | ||
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| + | File:Hadpintcan.jpg|A can keeps for a couple months if kept in a cool and dark place. Keep the cover on when not in use. | ||
| + | File:Hadinapapercup.jpg|Use a large popsicle stick and a paper cup to mix a small amount. It can cure quickly if you use too much catalyst, but since the quantity is low, it's easy to try again. | ||
| + | File:Hadinpapercup2.jpg|This is my preferred way to use it around the shop. It is a useful adhesive, and fun. | ||
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Revision as of 02:37, 5 August 2023
Hull & Deck putty is a polyester resin based adhesive / putty we manufacture and sell. It is mixed with a small amount of catalyst (Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide or MEKP), and hardens within a few minutes.
Usage Tips
If acetone is my first favorite product at this company, than Hull & Deck Putty is my second. This adhesive is easy to use, and is useful in a variety of situations.
I find myself using it as a glue. You can use it to really lock something into place, such as this pvc pipe attached to a 4x4 wooden post pictured here. In this scenario, I used a liberal amount of putty to keep the pipe from moving around. This was a stand for a weather station.
However the above is difficult to reverse, should you want to take things apart. While you can sand it down, it may be more trouble than it's worth. For temporary installations, another way to use it is to apply small spots of the glue at various points, such as you might when making tack welds. These can be relatively easily chiseled off if kept small enough.
A can keeps for a couple months if kept in a cool and dark place. Keep the cover on when not in use.
Use a large popsicle stick and a paper cup to mix a small amount. It can cure quickly if you use too much catalyst, but since the quantity is low, it's easy to try again.
This is my preferred way to use it around the shop. It is a useful adhesive, and fun.
