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Post by soundintheround on Jun 8, 2021 22:09:05 GMT -6
I'm looking for some glue.
Not the 2-buss or SSL kind....but the stuff to re-attach the 'fabric material' pop filter screen, inside of an old ribbon mic.
Anyone have experience with this?
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Post by sirthought on Jun 9, 2021 0:35:17 GMT -6
I'm guessing any spray contact glue will work. Find in art or craft departments.
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Post by Ward on Jun 9, 2021 5:41:43 GMT -6
a very small amount of gorilla brand super-glue is magic. Available everywhere, even from these monsters people. |
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Post by svart on Jun 9, 2021 7:56:41 GMT -6
I personally wouldn't use superglue. it outgasses small amounts of the glue into the atmosphere and it might attach itself to the ribbon. You would't see it at first but it will become a white film eventually.
I'd use something with the least amount of solvents. Maybe a water-based laquer?
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Post by Mister Chase on Jun 9, 2021 12:34:08 GMT -6
I personally wouldn't use superglue. it outgasses small amounts of the glue into the atmosphere and it might attach itself to the ribbon. You would't see it at first but it will become a white film eventually. I'd use something with the least amount of solvents. Maybe a water-based laquer? Agree on this. It also turns largely plastic and brittle. I've seen thin enough CA glue create heat and smoke/fumes on fabrics from the rapid cure time.
Go light with whatever you choose.
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Post by Guitar on Jun 9, 2021 12:39:07 GMT -6
I've heard experts recommend E6000 for microphone grilles.
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Post by ericn on Jun 9, 2021 16:53:43 GMT -6
It really depends on the exact foam used, you are basically mixing chemicals here! When all else fails contact the manufacturer.
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Post by soundintheround on Jun 9, 2021 20:10:11 GMT -6
I've heard experts recommend E6000 for microphone grilles. Hmm not sure I want to experiment with superglue, and not a huge fan of gorilla glue period. I want something I can apply that doesn't undergo some bubbling after-effect process. Maybe I'll give E6000 a-go! |
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Post by soundintheround on Jun 9, 2021 20:13:22 GMT -6
Just to clarify, this would be for reattaching the thin fabric screen shown here. You need something that isn't too strong.....because in 5-10 years when you may need to re-ribbon the mic again, this fabric needs to be pulled off without too much hassle. Attachments:
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Post by soundintheround on Jun 9, 2021 20:19:18 GMT -6
Or maybe those recommending super glue were right....if i use a small amount.
Thanks all!
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Post by Ward on Jun 10, 2021 5:39:59 GMT -6
Or maybe those recommending super glue were right....if i use a small amount. Thanks all! The product I linked to allows you to administer the tiniest amount . . . perfect for this kind of application and it dries very quickly. I usually blow on it gently as it dries which also serves the purpose of preventing the bonding materials from drying out (due to moisture in your breath). |
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Post by johneppstein on Jun 10, 2021 12:45:52 GMT -6
I'm looking for some glue. Not the 2-buss or SSL kind....but the stuff to re-attach the 'fabric material' pop filter screen, inside of an old ribbon mic. Anyone have experience with this? I would think that Pliobond contact cement would be the thing. It's the same glue the JBL includes in their recone kits.
Strong, flexible, can be removed if needed.
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Post by johneppstein on Jun 10, 2021 12:48:37 GMT -6
Or maybe those recommending super glue were right....if i use a small amount. Thanks all! I would not use super glue. |
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Post by Ward on Jun 10, 2021 14:30:56 GMT -6
I'm looking for some glue. Not the 2-buss or SSL kind....but the stuff to re-attach the 'fabric material' pop filter screen, inside of an old ribbon mic. Anyone have experience with this? I would think that Pliobond contact cement would be the thing. It's the same glue the JBL includes in their recone kits.
Strong, flexible, can be removed if needed.
Yes, but also solvent based. |
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Post by ericn on Jun 10, 2021 20:45:00 GMT -6
I would think that Pliobond contact cement would be the thing. It's the same glue the JBL includes in their recone kits.
Strong, flexible, can be removed if needed.
Yes, but also solvent based. This is where glue of any type other than Elmers becomes complicated my brother from the great white north, well not that far north I am of cheese head decent after all or Canada south. When playing with foam you are playing with some unknown combination of chemicals. Granted the amount in this case won’t knock yourself out ( yes cheap John Hiatt reference sue me) but your chances of destroying your foam are about equal to attachment flying blind so ask the manufacturer! |
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Post by johneppstein on Jun 10, 2021 22:43:20 GMT -6
I would think that Pliobond contact cement would be the thing. It's the same glue the JBL includes in their recone kits.
Strong, flexible, can be removed if needed.
Yes, but also solvent based. EVERYTHING is solvent based when you get down to basics. |
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Post by johneppstein on Jun 10, 2021 22:47:05 GMT -6
This is where glue of any type other than Elmers becomes complicated my brother from the great white north, well not that far north I am of cheese head decent after all or Canada south. When playing with foam you are playing with some unknown combination of chemicals. Granted the amount in this case won’t knock yourself out ( yes cheap John Hiatt reference sue me) but your chances of destroying your foam are about equal to attachment flying blind so ask the manufacturer! Elmer's, is, of course, solvent based - the "universal solvent", AKA Hydrogen Oxide. |
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