What Glue to use to seal screws into their holes ?

**skiing-in-jackson** · 10-15-2006, 09:42 PM

water proof wood glue.

**AltaPowderDaze** · 10-15-2006, 10:54 PM

Originally Posted by Pow4Brains

Is there any reason silicone wouldn't be a better bet(being flexible and waterproof)?

it's great for the application, though some people are looking for a stronger bonding agent to prevent the screws from backing out. for most people, waterproofing is the only real issue.

**salomon_gun** · 10-17-2006, 07:20 PM

probably some sorta threadlock but i am not sure how threadlock would hold up on a wood of foam core

**Boomer28** · 10-18-2006, 09:04 AM

gorrilla glue, it's made from real gorrilas so you know it's good

**ulty_guy** · 10-18-2006, 09:23 AM

i'm re-using some holes on foam core sollys, which would be best fo dat?

**AltaPowderDaze** · 10-18-2006, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by ulty_guy

i'm re-using some holes on foam core sollys, which would be best fo dat?

anything non-reactive with foam. most epoxies don't react with it but some do. test it on some foam first if you have questions. also, hobby shops are good places to ask about adhesives/epoxy reacting. i'd either use an exterior siding/gutter caulk or gorilla glue sans water. i've had too many wood glues leak and end up with rusty screws when i remount but that should work with foam also.

**mmcpheet** · 10-18-2006, 09:39 AM

I've used holmenkol binding glue from tognar with no issues with loosening until I wanted to unmount bindings. The liquid looks like it has more of a plastic type quality than wood glue.

Never tried mounting with Gorilla glue since I don't like that it foams when curing and that you have to add water. Foaming can create voids (though probably negligable in binding holes) that would allow water in.

**Treepinner** · 10-18-2006, 10:04 AM

Gorilla glue and epoxy are both overkill. Waterproof wood glue is passable but can allow some seepage eventually. Best I've used is Urethane Bond from the hardware store. Runner up is Seam Grip, which does a good job and always seem to have a half tube around the house.

**The Dark Side** · 10-18-2006, 11:36 AM

I've done a bunch of skis with epoxy (slow cure) and it works great. The soldering iron trick works works like a charm (only about 5 seconds on each screw is needed). I suspect those who dis it either didn't heat the screws to take them out or are shop types who can't be bothered to spend an extra two minutes taking binding off. I remember seeing that DP skis recomends epoxy as well, not that I have any:-(

**Vincenzo12** · 06-02-2021, 11:18 AM

quite an interesting question, i use epoxy glue

**CARL1022** · 06-02-2021, 11:35 AM

It is better to take silicone-based adhesives. They usually harden longer but they last longer. I use cork glue. I don't know why I decided to try it, but the result satisfied me. Very good kind of glue, there are quite a few but they are really good. I advise you to get to know about it