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Default securing lead metal to wood with methacrylate adhesive?

On Sun, 03 Mar 2013 13:19:18 -0500, John Sony
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I have a project that requires securing lead to plywood. Would a
methacrylate adhesive be suitable for this? Thank you.


I doubt it. There are usually very different expansion rates between
metals and woods. I think I'd try using a sturdy lead alloy (antimony
is a common additive) for the shield and holding it onto the wood with
screws, John.

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