for the epoxy, would you recommend i sand the surface down first and then apply it? also, would it be best to apply it just where the faces meet, or to also apply a little around the edge after i stick them together (i.e. would sealing the seam create a stronger hold?)
Sand to create a good surface for adhesion. Use as much epoxy as you can get to stick. Clamp, tape, or use whatever method you want to keep the two pieces from moving. Allow 24 hours to cure. The tensile strength will be listed on the package of epoxy. This will be more than the tensile strength of the PVC.
Also, I’m referring to the clear, dual syringe style epoxy. Mix it on parchment paper and you won’t lose as much as anything else you can mix it on. Apply with a brush, popsicle stick, bamboo skewer, etc.
The most important thing you need to pay attention to is cure and working times. Working time is how long before it starts to harden. Cure time is the piece is fully hardened.
I’m making it sound more difficult than it actually is, but I tend to over explain to make sure that I don’t leave out steps.
Good luck. Let me know if I can help you out with anything else.
it doesn't need to bear weight, it's purely decorative.
it's supposed to be a tripod mic stand, with the base collapsed downwards. so it never really needs to stand up, but ideally it wouldn't be that fragile...
I think more context is needed. What are you trying to build.
It will glue together but if you try use that for wings they will fall apart. If it's a flashlight at the end of a scifi gun it will probably be okay.
https://unbeatable.fandom.com/wiki/Beat
this is the character, you can see her mic stand in the first picture. what i'm attaching is the base of the tripod's three legs.
Plumber here.
I 100% guarantee that will not work. Use two part epoxy instead.
Good luck.
thanks a bunch!
for the epoxy, would you recommend i sand the surface down first and then apply it? also, would it be best to apply it just where the faces meet, or to also apply a little around the edge after i stick them together (i.e. would sealing the seam create a stronger hold?)
Sand to create a good surface for adhesion. Use as much epoxy as you can get to stick. Clamp, tape, or use whatever method you want to keep the two pieces from moving. Allow 24 hours to cure. The tensile strength will be listed on the package of epoxy. This will be more than the tensile strength of the PVC.
Also, I’m referring to the clear, dual syringe style epoxy. Mix it on parchment paper and you won’t lose as much as anything else you can mix it on. Apply with a brush, popsicle stick, bamboo skewer, etc.
The most important thing you need to pay attention to is cure and working times. Working time is how long before it starts to harden. Cure time is the piece is fully hardened.
I’m making it sound more difficult than it actually is, but I tend to over explain to make sure that I don’t leave out steps.
Good luck. Let me know if I can help you out with anything else.
The bent piece is a L-junction that I sawed through and sanded it into a fishmouth.
The reason I'm not using a standard piece is because I intend to attach two more of these L-pieces (at 120 degrees apart, to form a tripod of sorts).
https://i.imgur.com/P4zQgnS_d.webp?maxwidth=760&fidelity=grand
this is my intent.
If you're building a tripod then glue alone won't hold it.
Does it need to look pretty? You could reinforce the joins by drilling holes and tightly wiring parts together.
it doesn't need to bear weight, it's purely decorative.
it's supposed to be a tripod mic stand, with the base collapsed downwards. so it never really needs to stand up, but ideally it wouldn't be that fragile...