I liked the idea of an adjustable contact adhesive. But some tins of timebond say instant, and some say adjustable. Are they the same product ?
I would have thought "timebond" implies the adjustable nature.

I have to fix worktop end strips and normal contact adhesive, if I get it out of line I have had it ! A few seconds to line up would be perfect.

Simon.

In article ,
sm_jamieson wrote:
I liked the idea of an adjustable contact adhesive. But some tins of
timebond say instant, and some say adjustable. Are they the same product
? I would have thought "timebond" implies the adjustable nature.

I have to fix worktop end strips and normal contact adhesive, if I get
it out of line I have had it ! A few seconds to line up would be perfect.

Simon.

The original was Thixofix. That certainly worked. It slides until you
apply downward pressure.

--
*Why is the word abbreviation so long? *

Dave Plowman London SW
To e-mail, change noise into sound.

On 10/09/2019 13:56, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,
sm_jamieson wrote:
I liked the idea of an adjustable contact adhesive. But some tins of
timebond say instant, and some say adjustable. Are they the same product
? I would have thought "timebond" implies the adjustable nature.

I have to fix worktop end strips and normal contact adhesive, if I get
it out of line I have had it ! A few seconds to line up would be perfect.

Simon.

The original was Thixofix. That certainly worked. It slides until you
apply downward pressure.


True contact adhesive is supposed to be allowed to dry before
bringing the parts together, and then instant grab and no
chance to reposition.

In article ,
Andrew wrote:
On 10/09/2019 13:56, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,
sm_jamieson wrote:
I liked the idea of an adjustable contact adhesive. But some tins of
timebond say instant, and some say adjustable. Are they the same product
? I would have thought "timebond" implies the adjustable nature.

I have to fix worktop end strips and normal contact adhesive, if I get
it out of line I have had it ! A few seconds to line up would be perfect.

Simon.

The original was Thixofix. That certainly worked. It slides until you
apply downward pressure.


True contact adhesive is supposed to be allowed to dry before
bringing the parts together, and then instant grab and no
chance to reposition.

There was a time when contact adhesive was the only economical answer for
some things. Not sure it is the case today.

--
*Parenthetical remarks (however relevant) are (usually) unnecessary *

Dave Plowman London SW
To e-mail, change noise into sound.

I used to find a bit thicker coat gave me the time, but it does seem odd as
you say.
Brian

--
----- --
This newsgroup posting comes to you directly from...
The Sofa of Brian Gaff...

Blind user, so no pictures please
Note this Signature is meaningless.!
"sm_jamieson" wrote in message
...
I liked the idea of an adjustable contact adhesive. But some tins of
timebond say instant, and some say adjustable. Are they the same product ?
I would have thought "timebond" implies the adjustable nature.

I have to fix worktop end strips and normal contact adhesive, if I get it
out of line I have had it ! A few seconds to line up would be perfect.

Simon.

Brian Gaff wrote:


I used to find a bit thicker coat gave me the time, but it does seem odd as
you say.

The tin says either apply to both surfaces, leave to tack dry, then join
together for instant stick.


or, if at least one surface is porous, apply to the least porous
surface, press together immediately and hold for a few minutes while it
goes off, presumably there's some opportunity to reposition with the
second method?

"sm_jamieson" wrote in message
...
I liked the idea of an adjustable contact adhesive. But some tins of timebond say
instant, and some say adjustable. Are they the same product ?
I would have thought "timebond" implies the adjustable nature.

I have to fix worktop end strips and normal contact adhesive, if I get it out of line I
have had it ! A few seconds to line up would be perfect.

Simon.

End strips are normally oversize both as to length and height. You don't say if you
have clamps available. But one method is to clamp an overhanging guide strip
of say 6mm ply to one side and to one end of the worktop and use these as a way of
positioning the strip as you mate it up with the edge. If you're not too confident
about trimming the strips to size afterwards then have the overhanging guide
strip against the top edge - which will show afterwards, And the guide strip for the
end at the front. If you don't have clamps double sided tape would suffice.


michael adams

....

"michael adams" mjadams25@ukonline wrote in message
o.uk...

"sm_jamieson" wrote in message
...
I liked the idea of an adjustable contact adhesive. But some tins of timebond say
instant, and some say adjustable. Are they the same product ?
I would have thought "timebond" implies the adjustable nature.

I have to fix worktop end strips and normal contact adhesive, if I get it out of line
I have had it ! A few seconds to line up would be perfect.

Simon.

End strips are normally oversize both as to length and height. You don't say if you
have clamps available. But one method is to clamp an overhanging guide strip
of say 6mm ply to one side and to one end of the worktop and use these as a way of
positioning the strip as you mate it up with the edge. If you're not too confident
about trimming the strips to size afterwards then have the overhanging guide
strip against the top edge - which will show afterwards, And the guide strip for the
end at the front. If you don't have clamps double sided tape would suffice.


michael adams

...

Just remebered another dodge. Position the strip on the edge and
stick one side down using Duct tape or similar. Basically you're
making a Duct tape hinge so keep it all tight as you stick it
down maybe with supporting strips. Open it up a few times to make
sure its properly aligned. Then open it up spread the adhesive
thinly on both surfaces but keeping clear of the duct tape,
allow the adhesive to dry and then close it up again.



michael adams

....

On Tuesday, 10 September 2019 12:38:09 UTC+1, sm_jamieson wrote:
I liked the idea of an adjustable contact adhesive. But some tins of timebond say instant, and some say adjustable. Are they the same product ?
I would have thought "timebond" implies the adjustable nature.

I have to fix worktop end strips and normal contact adhesive, if I get it out of line I have had it ! A few seconds to line up would be perfect.

Simon.

Both products are made.
ISTR that the moveable one was called Evostick Thixofix. Dunno if its still available.
Yes still made:-
https://www.rustins.ltd/rustins/our-...lpha-thixofix-

harry wrote:

https://www.rustins.ltd/rustins/our-...lpha-thixofix-

TB hates trailing hyphens, unless wrapped in angle brackets

https://www.rustins.ltd/rustins/our-products/thixofix/alpha-thixofix-

On 10/09/2019 20:16, Andy Burns wrote:
Brian Gaff wrote:


I used to find a bit thicker coat gave me the time, but it does seem
odd as
you say.

The tin says either apply to both surfaces, leave to tack dry, then join
together for instant stick.


The Green Stuff that came as part of my EPDM roofing kit said
"allow to dry completely before smoothing the covering over
the decking or the solvents in the adhesive will cause bubbles
to appear in the covering"



or, if at least one surface is porous, apply to the least porous
surface, press together immediately and hold for a few minutes while it
goes off, presumably there's some opportunity to reposition with the
second method?

Andrew wrote:

Andy Burns wrote:

The tin says either apply to both surfaces, leave to tack dry, then
join together for instant stick.

The Green Stuff that came as part of my EPDM roofing kit said
"allow to dry completely before smoothing the covering over
the decking or the solvents in the adhesive will cause bubbles
to appear in the covering"

Yebbut EPDM glue is a different animal from evo-stik, the latter won't
even touch EPDM (I've checked)