New glue ... might be handle worthy

[Hankins]

Just got it this morning and the label says "New" as in new type of glue Locktite GO2 glue
Anybody here used it?

Decided to do my usual test of gluing two pcs of G10 at a 90 deg and then break them apart.
First attempt was too soon 45mins into the cure though label says 5 min working time and 30 min cure
Re-Glued and set out all day with clamps 60 grit scratch on the surface Actually held pretty darn well and almost broke the G10 getting it apart
Note the G10 used was 1/16" thick but that doesn't matter. Showed really good shear strength, great impact resistance and like said almost broke the G10 when pulling the pcs apart. Reminds me of rubberized CA with no smell. Residue was rubbery at overflow and hard to remove even with scraping.
Label says:
Moisture resistant, shock resistant, crystal clear, temp range of -58 to +176 F
IMO it would be well suited for sealing removable handles, using as a really strong screw bonding agent (Say folders) or blades with mechanical fasteners that will get used and abused with impact.
$4.98 for 1.75oz is pretty decent price. Almost impressed!

 

[Leethal Cutlery]

Do you have a link where you got it?

 

[Broomhead]

I've seen Locktite's 602 glue, but not GO2. I'll have to look for it.

 

[Hankins]

Like stated it's new Link: Get in car ...drive to Home Depot Paint dept

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

http://www.loctiteproducts.com/p/go2_glue/overview/Go2-Glue.htm

 

[Broomhead]

http://www.loctiteproducts.com/p/go2_glue/overview/Go2-Glue.htm

Ah-ha, I misread the "GO" as a "60". Wal-Mart has it in the glue section of the craft department. $5 something, iirc.

 

[P. McKinley]

I have a bottle in my shop, from Wallyworld I believe. I've only used it for inlays in a variety woodworking projects, but it cures strong and clear. So far I've had no issue with it.

Peter

 

[KiljoyKutlery]

I almost bought this the other day, I will have to get a bottle next time I am out shopping.
Thanks for the tip.
Gene

 

[A.Callahan]

I know this is an old thread, but I saw this and wanted to update...

I used this on a knife recently with black fiber spacers and stabilized madrone burl scales - filework along the spine was charred to blacken the filed portion and resanded the top. The glue filled it in very nicely and the filework shows up as pure black and shiny steel. I clamped and let it cure for 24 hours, and I'm pretty sure the handles aren't going anywhere without a fight.

This won't be my go-to adhesive (I still prefer longer cure expoxies), but it seems to do the job.

 

[Omega Leather Works]

Almost bought that at Walmart thinking it was CA. I'll grab a bottle, thanks for the heads up.