araldite

itma · Post by **itma** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 1:59 pm

in our repository of esoteric knowledge, has any body got any idea how to remove set araldite?[:(]
no, its not how i cure oil leaks,[:p]
yes i`m stuck for an answer too...[:o)]
no i ain`t got a jawa.....[J oined A ltogether W iv A raldite][B)]
hopefully without the use of too dodgy chemicals, the article in question is too delicate for physical tools chisel, grinders etc
[?] can the oracle supply an answer?[?]

Biscuit · Post by **Biscuit** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 3:19 pm

Sodium Hydroxide in Ethanol is what you want Ken, no. I'm not donning Stink's mantle, I just looked on Google. Type 'Removing Araldite', and there is any number of magic potions. Is your keyboard missing the capital 'I'?

Merlin · Post by **Merlin** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 5:38 pm

There (are) please Alan cor I must be getting like you

itma · Post by **itma** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 7:31 pm

thanks alan, i looked there 1st, but got fazed, now where do i get the potion?
IIIIII``s got the I but I`m feeling stiff in the joints today, besides I`ve got into the habit of keeping the caps lock button in a box with the esc button...that way I lose less stuff, these things don`t work too well if you`ve got cobblers thumbs[:D]

Merlin · Post by **Merlin** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 8:17 pm

Hi Ken,
Just a thought make sure the substrate will not be harmed by the potion,my daughter lives near Bath so if you give me a formulation I could make some in the lab. but if hazardous could not post it to you.However,Karen is visiting in the next couple of weeks she could collect and if you could do the same at tother end all would be well.Just a thought
Cheers
Stinky(alias Stuart)

itma · Post by **itma** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 8:23 pm

thats kind of you, stuart. formulation I know not, but someone will.
its for use on old metal ware, teapots cake stands and the like

lawrence · Post by **lawrence** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 9:24 pm

Hi Ken
Rather than use hazardous chemicals it can be removed easily by heat. I use a lot of araldite at work and properly mixed it is very strong. Heat it up though, with a hot air gun or similar, and it goes lovely and soft and peels away. of course you have to make sure what you are removing it from won't be damaged by the heat[:)]

Lawrence [}:)]

itma · Post by **itma** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 10:37 pm

cheers lawrence, sounds safer[:D]

Biscuit · Post by **Biscuit** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 11:37 pm

'for use on old metal ware, teapots cake stands and the like'

Didn't realise you were into BSA's Ken.

Merlin · Post by **Merlin** » Fri Apr 01, 2005 12:18 pm

How unkind I used to ride BSA's A7 twin there you are i'm outed