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Re: OAUSA Net - October 15, 2020 - Automotive Adhesives I and II

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2020 9:19 pm
by KAP
Ham radio applications

Ham radio is such an important part of our outings that I wanted to include some applications as well.
1/2” electrical conduit connector glued into a military tent pole make a great way to attach a copper J-Pole to the top of your mast.
1/2” electrical conduit connector glued into a military tent pole make a great way to attach a copper J-Pole to the top of your mast.
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Secure set up.
Secure set up.
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The addition of an epoxied washer allows me to rig a clamp with a pulley to hoist an end fed antenna on the same mast
The addition of an epoxied washer allows me to rig a clamp with a pulley to hoist an end fed antenna on the same mast
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Re: OAUSA Net - October 15, 2020 - Automotive Adhesives I and II

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2020 9:20 pm
by KAP
Ham Radio Applications

Magnet bonding
I needed to temporarily mount The radio to a steel surface.
I needed to temporarily mount The radio to a steel surface.
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I used a Rear View Mirror adhesive to bond neodymium magnets the the mounting plate.
I used a Rear View Mirror adhesive to bond neodymium magnets the the mounting plate.
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Re: OAUSA Net - October 15, 2020 - Automotive Adhesives I and II

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2020 9:45 pm
by KAP
Repair kits

What should you bring
Surface Prep
Fine grit sandpaper or emery cloth
Alcohol swab
Cotton swab
Popsicle sticks

Repair Materials
Textiles- cotton duck, cordura nylon, leather, bug netting,
Rubber sheeting, cordage
Tent pole sleeve, metal or plastic dowel, chopsticks.
Baking powder for C/A’s

Adhesive Chemistries
Blue thread locker
Flexible, Solvent based adhesive
Gel and Thin Super Glue
Epoxy Putty- Water and solvent proof
Non corrosive RTV Silicone
Acrylics- rear view mirror adhesive
Tent/Boot seam sealer

Re: OAUSA Net - October 15, 2020 - Automotive Adhesives I and II

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2020 10:02 pm
by KAP
What’s in my kits

Altoids mini repair kit
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A good selection of adhesives to add to your vehicle tool kit. Most of these items can be found in small or even single use packages.
Thick and thin Super Glue, RTV sealant, rear view mirror bonder, solvent based and seam sealer repair, threadlocker, epoxy putty and liquid.
Thick and thin Super Glue, RTV sealant, rear view mirror bonder, solvent based and seam sealer repair, threadlocker, epoxy putty and liquid.
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Re: OAUSA Net - October 15, 2020 - Automotive Adhesives I and II

Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2020 10:02 pm
by KAP
Additional application and processes

Tent repair kit
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https://thehikingzone.com/best-tent-seam-sealer-review/

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Re: OAUSA Net - October 15, 2020 - Automotive Adhesives I and II

Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2020 1:33 pm
by H380
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Re: OAUSA Net - October 15, 2020 - Automotive Adhesives I and II

Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2020 4:06 pm
by KAP
Apps

Re: OAUSA Net - October 15, 2020 - Automotive Adhesives I and II

Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2020 4:07 pm
by KAP
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Re: OAUSA Net - October 15, 2020 - Automotive Adhesives I and II

Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2020 5:24 pm
by Diesel4x
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Re: OAUSA Net - October 15, 2020 - Automotive Adhesives I and II

Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2020 5:28 pm
by k9atk
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