Re: [Harp-L] adhesives
- To: John <johnatjumpjiveandswing@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Subject: Re: [Harp-L] adhesives
- From: Vern <jevern@xxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 2 Jan 2012 13:13:45 -0800
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The best adhesive would be a solvent for the acrylic. MEK (Methyl Ethel Ketone...lacquer thinner)) or Acetone may work. Both of these are very volatile and will quickly dissipate if you warm the finished comb for a while.
If your purpose is to have the experience of making your own comb out of the materials at hand, then I'm sure you know how to go about it. A drill press with an XY table or a table-top milling machine will be very helpful. I suppose that a fret saw is a possibility for a diatonic comb.
It is not much more work to use an existing comb for a pattern and make a silicone rubber mold for casting urethane combs. Then you can easily replicate an unlimited number. See http://www.smooth-on.com/Urethane-Plastic-a/c5/index.html for the required materials.
If your purpose is to substitute a plastic comb for a stock wooden one, then C.A.Reynolds Customized Harmonicas for Sale and several other vendors can supply custom combs of a variety of plastic and laminated wood materials.
Vern
On Jan 2, 2012, at 11:44 AM, John wrote:
> I fancy having a go at making my own harp comb by laminating together
> some pieces of acrylic sheet ,the type used in constructing in shop
> display stands of which I have 3 different colours.
> Does any body know
> of an adhesive I could use that will not fill my lungs with unwanted vapours
> after it has cured? this is directed mainly at UK based readers as I also am
> UK based and it will be much easier to obtain if I have the UK name/brand
> to locate. Thanking you all in anticipation.
>
> John
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