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Gluing Foam
I am tying some foam flies and I have been using cyanoacrylate glue (super glue, Zap a Gap, etc) to glue two layers of foam together. However, I was wondering what others use for this application and is there something better?? What do you use to glue layers of foam together?
Thanks.
Dr Bob
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Hey Bob,
For smaller items, I use the CA such as
you mentioned. For laminating larger pieces
I prefer contact cement. Warm regards, Jim
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I used some Super 77 spray that worked well.
Rick
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So far you have a few to pick from -- I use tinned GOOP when gluing up layers and then add a weight. Never had any come apart.
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Bill
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I believe I've used all the products mentioned and while the thicker adhesives like Goop or Contact Cement work okay, they seem to add bulk and are not what I would call user friendly in this application. I agree with Rick Z and found the spray on Super 77 by 3M works best for me. Spray on a nice even coat, place the second sheet of foam on top and place a large heavy book or board to press the sheets together evenly and let it dry. Just one man's opinion.
Jim Smith
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On the Super 77, do you find it is water proof? Any problem with flies coming apart with long days on the water? I was thinking of using it.
I have not used the thicker adhesives, but I can understand they add aditional bulk and weight. However, I will give them a try.
Thanks.
Dr Bob
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Super 77 works good for gluing multiple sheet for club sandwich hoppers. Never had a problem with the sheets delaminating from water.
I know there is also a cheaper product out that is similar that is supposed to work also but I have never tried it personally.
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I have also never experienced a problem with delamination of the foam glued with Super 77. One can of Super 77 will glue so much foam, I am not really concerned about finding a generic adhesive. It also works well when I want to add a mylar coating to sheets of foam for gurglers or minnow patterns using sheet foam.
Jim Smith
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I stated above that GOOP has worked for many tying problems one being layering foam--I said tinned Goop not the thicker adhesive. Every tier should have a small can of lacquer thinner and acetone. Goop can be thinned in an old glue bottle with lacquer thinner and painted on the foam with a brush. Acetone for epoxy. Ever stick your finger with superglue--keep a can of each around your tying area.
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Bill