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Default Is there a modern alternative to Araldite?

On Jan 16, 6:28*pm, Steve wrote:
I've used Araldite for 40 years or more on all kinds of diy repairs and
I've found it pretty good at sticking hard stuff to many other types of
hard stuff. *I've nearly run out and need to get some more but it occurs
to me that adhesives might well have moved on in 40 years without me
noticing.

Are there better adhesives out there these days?


Epoxy is still the king of glues. There are certainly better suited
glues for a fair few apps though,
http://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index.php?title=Glue
plus some more industrial types such as PVB, melamine etc.

There's also a wide range of epoxies and additives available, check
out the range of west systems products.


NT