Loc tite 300 degree "welding" compound

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There is a Smith in US who uses this Loc tite compound to put "new" bolt handles on Mausers etc. Has anyone ever heard of this procedure and is it enough to attach a handle with any strength.He says he has done hundreds . I've never heard of this method. :confused:
 
I've used Loctite weld, its similar to JB weld, gray in color and pretty damn strong. I had not used it for mauser bolt handles. I have just welded them with a mig and ground off the excess. You shouldn't see any sign it was welded.
 
Locktite 271 !!!!

Loctite 271 will hold pretty much any metal to metal surface togethier.
I work on Heli turbine engines and 271 is Specified in The Honeywell and RollsRoyce overhaul manual(s) as a retaining compound for interference fit metal parts , It can withstand continuoes heat to 500 Deg " f " . We use it to retain bearing cages and anti - rotation pins in Heli gear-boxes .
I have used it to hold gun parts togethier and it works fantastic it comes in a small bottle and is easy to use,
I have used Loctite 300 Deg years ago . It was a two part process that required cureing in an oven at 300 deg " f " for 30 mineutes , It may have changed over the years,
Another good compound to use is ** HYSOL ea 93/94 ** It is a two part process that when cured you can machine it and even drill and tap it for fasteners . If was attaching a bolt handel i think i would prefer to TIG weld it unless the handel fit into the bolt like a pin fitting into a bore then a retaining compound and a lock pin would do.

You can buy any of these compounds from ACKLANDS Granger or EB PEERLESS.
Hope this Help's.:cool:
 
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No, not as strong as welding. I'd like to know how he prepares the fit of the parts. I agree with machinist that it would be only suitable in my opinion where it is in compression or shear. You'd have to do some machining to create a sleeve like fit of the parts and maximize surface area. I'm not sure what the objection is to welding the bolt handle. The heat remains quite localized if its done right. Its not overly time consuming and can be finished to look like it was never anything but one piece of metal.

Adhesives have come a long way, so it would be interesting to know more about this process before writing it off, but without knowing the exact methodology, I'd say this is best not done at home.
 
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