need some info needed /question

Sam · Post by **Sam** » June 6, 2006 1:58 pm

I know people mainly (college students) and other people have built "aluminum can" furniture. I have an idea for something and need to keep them together.

The info needed/question ...is what do you use to hold the cans together to keep them from falling apart? Or how did you keep the cans from falling apart?

I have thought about silicon or "electric/hot glue" but not sure how well it would hold up.

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » June 6, 2006 2:01 pm

not that i know of such things, but liquid nails maybe??

bravedave · Post by **bravedave** » June 6, 2006 2:08 pm

buffettbride wrote:not that i know of such things, but liquid nails maybe??

I tried using Liquid Nails on metal before. The results were unimpressive.
When I called the 800 number they told me that Liquid Nails requires evaporation to properly cure, so it is only recommended for porous surfaces.

There is thing called 'liquid solder'. It comes in a tube like glue. I used it for a craft, but I can't vouch for its strength.

Maybe some kind of epoxy...?

sy · Post by sy » June 6, 2006 2:42 pm

If it's not too too big, you can use any number of jeweler's epoxy/jeweler's glue designed to hold metal and metal alloys. You can also pick up heavy grade epoxy like that at places like home depot. The jeweler's grade works wonderfully for things that I need to hold shape with, like headpieces or wings.

You just need to be very, very careful with some of them, as they are in separate tubes until you're ready to use them and once mixed, they will pretty much adhere anything, and if you get it on skin, you'll need to go to the hospital (I recommend heavy gloves and old clothes).

If you need names or places to get something like that, let me know.

SharkOnLand · Post by **SharkOnLand** » June 6, 2006 3:50 pm

When I was in school, some guys down the hall from me in the dorm made a complete living room set out of Coke cans and Papa John's boxes...

I have no idea what the hell they stuck them together with though, so there's my useless contribution

sy · Post by sy » June 6, 2006 5:58 pm

SharkOnLand wrote:When I was in school, some guys down the hall from me in the dorm made a complete living room set out of Coke cans and Papa John's boxes...

I have no idea what the hell they stuck them together with though, so there's my useless contribution

That's not useless, that's awesome!

Sam · Post by **Sam** » June 6, 2006 6:17 pm

AWESOME!!! Thanks everyone!!!

Cold beverages of choice to each of you.

I guess the epozy woll be the way to go as it needs to be sturdy. It it works out ok I will post pics of it!! If it doesn't....oh well back to the drawing board and the cans will be recycled into something ot the other.

ragtopW · Post by **ragtopW** » June 6, 2006 9:00 pm

Sam wrote:AWESOME!!! Thanks everyone!!!
Cold beverages of choice to each of you.

I guess the epozy woll be the way to go as it needs to be sturdy. It it works out ok I will post pics of it!! If it doesn't....oh well back to the drawing board and the cans will be recycled into something ot the other.

Sam.. Go to the Mythbusters Web site.. those guys may have an answer..

Coconuts · Post by **Coconuts** » June 6, 2006 9:14 pm

SharkOnLand wrote:When I was in school, some guys down the hall from me in the dorm made a complete living room set out of Coke cans and Papa John's boxes...

I have no idea what the hell they stuck them together with though, so there's my useless contribution

I'm going to go out on a limb and guess dried up coke and cheese.....

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » June 6, 2006 9:17 pm

oohhh. the other thing i thought of. my stepmom makes customized flatware and glues a lot of rocks to silverware and such. she uses aquarium glue, and it seems to work well, and endures water.

land_shark3 · Post by **land_shark3** » June 6, 2006 10:50 pm

Gorilla Glue... best stuff I've ever used.

Dab some water on one side and a LITTLE glue on the other and you are all set. I say little, because it does expand.

Sam · Post by **Sam** » June 6, 2006 11:10 pm

land_shark3 wrote:Gorilla Glue... best stuff I've ever used.

Dab some water on one side and a LITTLE glue on the other and you are all set. I say little, because it does expand.

Thanks Guys and Gals!!!
Thanks LS3,
I have to get some "Gorilla Glue" and try it!!! I have not heard of it! I have some JB Weld but that seems a tad expensive.

I also just remembered I have something called "Liquid Steel". It comes in a tube and you cut off a slice and roll it together, until a consistant color, and dab it on. It DRIES QUICK and is durable. In 15 mins or so you can sandpapser it to snooth it off. I have used it to patch small leaks in a jon boat and a couple of other things. I forgot about having it.

Going to try it on several cans and see what happens then give them the sunlight and water test.

Sy Thank you, I need something a bit more durable than the headpiece type stuff. HOWEVER I will keep that in mind for future projects and I may have to ask you for more info!!
Thank you again!

Wayne,
Bro I love their show.and if anyone would know, it would be those guys and their team!!
Thanks Bro!
Thanks again EVERYONE!!
Any more ideas , please let me know!!

flyboy55 · Post by **flyboy55** » June 6, 2006 11:59 pm

I have no info but I definitely want to see the pics posted.

ph4ever · Post by **ph4ever** » June 7, 2006 9:55 am

There's a house in Houston that is covered with cans. Tons of them. I can't remember the name of the place but it has a website. I'm sure they would know how to do it.