Best Glue for Rubber Shock Cords

[Greg Furtman]

I recently purchased some 3/16" F.A.I. Tan Super Sport flite rubber after someone on TRF highly recommended it. I plan on using it in the scratch built Cherokee D I recently made. I'm thinking of oing with the Estes tri-fold method but I'm pondering what the best type of glue I should use. Any suggestions?

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[KennB]

I prefer Alene's Tacky white glue but most any quality white or wood glue would do the trick (stay away from school glue).
Also, install the tri-fold and cord while the tri-fold is still wet; it's much easier to shape to the inside of the body tube before it dries.

 

[BABAR]

Another thread had a great suggestion, get a long skinny party balloon and after you put the mount in place, shove the empty balloon part way down from the front, crossing the mount, Blow up the balloon enough to press it really flat. Keep it inflated until the glue is dry, pop the balloon and “voila”, a smooth flat mount.

 

[Greg Furtman]

Another thread had a great suggestion, get a long skinny party balloon and after you put the mount in place, shove the empty balloon part way down from the front, crossing the mount, Blow up the balloon enough to press it really flat. Keep it inflated until the glue is dry, pop the balloon and “voila”, a smooth flat mount.

Now that is a great idea! Time to find some skinny balloons.