Edgepro stone issue

Tony8179

Tony8179

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I know I have seen a thread that has to do with this issue, but I'm having difficulty finding it through the search function here as well as Google. Anyway, I've been storing my Edgepro stones in water and today my 120 grit stone slid right off its backing. This is just great because I finished one side of my edge and not the other. My question is, can I use a couple of small dabs of Crazy Glue to affix the stone to the backing until I can get a can of the 3M spray glue? I don't want to ruin the stone or the aluminum backing so any help would be appreciated.
 
Tony8179 said:
I know I have seen a thread that has to do with this issue, but I'm having difficulty finding it through the search function here as well as Google. Anyway, I've been storing my Edgepro stones in water and today my 120 grit stone slid right off its backing. This is just great because I finished one side of my edge and not the other. My question is, can I use a couple of small dabs of Crazy Glue to affix the stone to the backing until I can get a can of the 3M spray glue? I don't want to ruin the stone or the aluminum backing so any help would be appreciated.
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Right here brother, it was my thread. I am nto sure what happened, I stored them in water and when I would place a stone in teh arm, the stone looked as if it was getting ready to pop off the plate. That si a problem that should not even really exist. Let me know if you have better luck finding an answer than I did. ;)
 
Well I put three dots of Krazy Glue on the plate, pressed the stone down, and let it sit for about 20 minutes. The stone seems to be in place and doesn't move with pressure or use so I guess it'll hold for now.

spareparts said:
I've actually found that Shoe Goo works the best on mounting my Edgepro stones.
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This is interesting. I may try this if it comes off again.

RevDevil said:
Right here brother, it was my thread. I am nto sure what happened, I stored them in water and when I would place a stone in teh arm, the stone looked as if it was getting ready to pop off the plate. That si a problem that should not even really exist. Let me know if you have better luck finding an answer than I did. ;)
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The only thing I can think of is that the 120 grit stone is quite porous so the water with a bit of soap added got through to the other side of the stone and loosened up the glue. I just won't store the 120 grit stone in water anymore as it seems the other stones are holding up fine. Needless to say I was like WTF?! I just got through finishing one side of a large Pro Series JYD and when I went to go clean the stone a bit it slid right off. Just finished up the knife though so it's all good now.
 
I noticed that some of the other stones I have are starting to loosen up a bit. This isn't good. I'll see if I can snap a couple pictures later on.
 
I'm also interested in what glue besides the 3M aerosol would work with the stones since the 3M is not available to me.
 
Brownells Acraglass works really good. Gorilla Super Glue is also another good choice, any 5 minute epoxy (2 stage).
 
I would actually suggest sticking with the 3M 77, only using a bit more of it. Looking at some of my glass blanks from Ben he goes easy on the glue and misses some areas.

I would also suggest being careful in your decision to use Gorilla Glue, Superglue, or Epoxy. The aluminum stubs can be reused: acetone or preferably methyl ethyl ketone will take off the 3M 77 and allow you to mount a new stone. However, the three aforementioned adhesives aren't so good for do-overs.

My opinion based on experience. YMMV.
 
BladeChemist said:
I would actually suggest sticking with the 3M 77, only using a bit more of it. Looking at some of my glass blanks from Ben he goes easy on the glue and misses some areas.

I would also suggest being careful in your decision to use Gorilla Glue, Superglue, or Epoxy. The aluminum stubs can be reused: acetone or preferably methyl ethyl ketone will take off the 3M 77 and allow you to mount a new stone. However, the three aforementioned adhesives aren't so good for do-overs.

My opinion based on experience. YMMV.
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That is actually one of the things I was concerned about. Thanks

Unfortunately I don't have access to 3M 77. I dunno what else might do.
 
Most hardware stores carry some type of spray adhesive even if it isnt 3M brand. Normally you spray one side and let it dry for like 30 seconds and then press it to what you are mounting to. You spray it on both surfaces for a more permanent bond.
 
Nice thing about the shoe goo, is that it forms to uneaven surfaces similar to a caulking.

My 120 grit wore too far down in the middle to be useful. I put the mounted stone in boiling water for a minute and it popped right off of the mount with the use of a box cutter blade. I heated the aluminum mount a second time in the boiling water and the factory glue softened up and I just worked it off with my thumb. I let the 120 stone dry over night. I've used shoe goo for other repairs and it has its niche. It's kind of like a rubber cement that sets up extra hard and sticks to just about anything. So I mounted the stone in reverse so that I could access the unused flat side of the stone. I put the shoe goo on and clamped it over night. The shoe goo fills in the thinner area that was worn away and prevents it from flexing/cracking. So far I've used the heck out of the remounted 120 and have no complaints.
 
FlaMtnBkr said:
Most hardware stores carry some type of spray adhesive even if it isnt 3M brand. Normally you spray one side and let it dry for like 30 seconds and then press it to what you are mounting to. You spray it on both surfaces for a more permanent bond.
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Hehehe you haven't been to our small town. All they have is superglue, 2 part epoxy, and rubber cement.
 
Spareparts had the best idea. Really hot water and a butter knife or a paint scraper will take the stone off clean.
 
RevDevil said:
Spareparts had the best idea. Really hot water and a butter knife or a paint scraper will take the stone off clean.
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I meant for the 2 part epoxy. Will the boiling water work to take off the stone stuck with the 2 part epoxy?

Thanks for your trouble, BTW.
 
I used the 120 stone again today and the super glue is still holding strong with the three small drops that I used. I'm sure that if I put the stone in boiling water that the stone would seperate easily.
 
Tony8179 said:
I used the 120 stone again today and the super glue is still holding strong with the three small drops that I used. I'm sure that if I put the stone in boiling water that the stone would seperate easily.
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Ok thanks. Good to know.
 
singularity35 said:
I meant for the 2 part epoxy. Will the boiling water work to take off the stone stuck with the 2 part epoxy?

Thanks for your trouble, BTW.
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No trouble. :)
I'm sure if you use a little (the size of half a pea) on each end it would release.
 
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