Anyone have thoughts on what the best glue would be for the PLA bushings to my Prusa Mendel? aka, anyone know a good glue type that bonds well with PLA and wood, dries quickly, but not too quickly (like hot glue). https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,94453,94453#msg-94453 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:09:28 -0400 Phorum 5.2.23 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,94453,98792#msg-98792 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,94453,98792#msg-98792 It holds up great through several pounds of PLA printing. I also replaced the bushings without too much trouble, which would be all but impossible with CA glue.]]> NewPerfection General Mendel Topics Sat, 24 Sep 2011 15:15:34 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,94453,98397#msg-98397 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,94453,98397#msg-98397
The glue expands and fills in cracks. It's also easy to remove the excess. It's not as hard as superglue, but epoxy is probably more flexible.]]> Pawl General Mendel Topics Wed, 21 Sep 2011 05:26:54 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,94453,95036#msg-95036 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,94453,95036#msg-95036 loheiman General Mendel Topics Tue, 23 Aug 2011 06:31:59 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,94453,94760#msg-94760 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,94453,94760#msg-94760 -------------------------------------------------------
> Thanks NewPerfection, I was considering that since
> I already have it at home, but wasn't sure if i
> could get a dab of hot glue on each of the 4
> bushings then get the x carriage or y bed on and
> straight before it dried.... I guess just work
> quick!

I use low temp hot glue in a high temp gun, which gives me more time to position before it cools enough to harden. Either way though you should have enough time to position it.]]> NewPerfection General Mendel Topics Sat, 20 Aug 2011 12:23:02 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,94453,94749#msg-94749 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,94453,94749#msg-94749 daufhammer General Mendel Topics Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:50:37 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,94453,94719#msg-94719 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,94453,94719#msg-94719 NewPerfection General Mendel Topics Sat, 20 Aug 2011 01:23:47 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,94453,94662#msg-94662 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,94453,94662#msg-94662 brnrd General Mendel Topics Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:50:59 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,94453,94545#msg-94545 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,94453,94545#msg-94545 daufhammer General Mendel Topics Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:37:58 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,94453,94457#msg-94457 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,94453,94457#msg-94457 Holes in both surfaces can help increase bond surface and grip.
For impregnation of PLA surfaces and fills (increases resistance and rigidity), try a bath of marine (very fluid) epoxy.
If you have captive nuts, protect the inner sides with a tiny drop of oil or similar.]]> Lanthan General Mendel Topics Thu, 18 Aug 2011 01:21:53 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,94453,94453#msg-94453 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,94453,94453#msg-94453 daufhammer General Mendel Topics Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:58:13 -0400