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Default Gluing Aluminium

On 08/08/2020 12:23, Pinnerite wrote:
I have some cast aluminium garden chairs.
The screw holding one of the arms got loose and I forgot to tighten it.

Yesterday the top of the arm snapped off, leaving the screw in place.

I have the arm and the s,mall piece that snapped off.
The ends are clean and thankfully not shiny smooth but bright non-the-less.

I have gorilla clue, araldite and regular superglue.

Will any of those be OK or should I buy something else?


Of those only epoxy (araldite) stands the remotest chance of making a
strong enough bond. I am somewhat mystified how a loose screw could make
the arm snap off. I doubt you will be able to make a good enough bond to
last very long in service unless you can add some strengthening as well.

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Martin Brown