Glue wood and brass

[Roger Pellett]

Another idea!

Thanks,

Roger

 

[Drobbs]

I’ve done a fair amount of modeling with metals (brass, aluminum, steel) where the attachment is to wood - sometimes painted or stained. I’ve had success when I rough scratch with a course sandpaper the mating metal side. The glues noted above will work fine, but only when they have the “tooth” to grab onto. Patience with the curing process also helps.

 

[Thomas]

Great stuff.

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I agree this is an excellent solution--easy to apply, don't have to mix anything, no fumes and a strong, fast bond.

 

[AllanKP69]

it might help to clean the surface of the brass with fine sand paper or steel wool before gluing.

Soak the brass in a pickling solution same as you should do before silver or soft soldering and/or blackening. If there is heavy oxidation or other contaminants, I like to steel wool the piece before pickling as well. Sparex No. 2 is a good pickling compound to use and is cheap.
Allan