Recone Question

[PhatTonyDeMarco 5,000+ posts]

I will be reconing a couple speakers in a couple days, and I have done it before so the process is not a big deal.

My question is pertaining to the adhesive. For the previous recones I have performed I used CA glue, which came with the recone kits from RE. The recones I have purchased from TeamPSI did not include CA glue. Can I use a standard resin-based two part epoxy for the surround, spider, and dustcap? If not, what can I use that is fairly common, that I will not have to order off the internet?

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[revrider1 5,000+ posts]

Hobby Lobby has some

 

[PhatTonyDeMarco 5,000+ posts]

There is no location around here, and no large hobby stores in the area that carry anything in the audio category.

 

[Linkz 10+ year member]

gorilla glue at lowes?

 

[PhatTonyDeMarco 5,000+ posts]

gorilla glue at lowes?

Is that a serious suggestion?

I know it is a good adhesive, but my concern would be the fact that is expands. I would much rather use an epoxy, preferably two part so I can control the rate at which it will cure.

My main concern in the selection of epoxies would be something that will not dissolve the cone/spider as is cures and the chemicals evaporate.

 

[TSGP]

ca glue is not just for audio phat.

Find a hobby shop and they will have some

It won't be the good black glue like most companies have but you can get a clear glue (there are different kinds and strengths) the stuff I use is clear with a purple sticker...works fairly well //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

If you want some good glue call up Incriminator and see about buying some

 

[PhatTonyDeMarco 5,000+ posts]

Interesting, I will check that out.

Thanks buddy.

 

[hunterw 10+ year member]

you can order bob smith intl. ic2000 glue online. awesome glue for all around recone purposes. also a 5min loctite epoxy would work on the spider landing. i have not tried it on the surround though. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif

 

[Haunz 10+ year member]

Use epoxy for everything except gluing the surround down.. you should use something like contact cement or 'goop' for that.. (or any flexible glue that uses a strong non-polar solvent)

 

[hunterw 10+ year member]

you can order bob smith industries ic2000 glue online. awesome glue for all around recone purposes. also a 5min loctite epoxy would work on the spider landing. i have not tried it on the surround though. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif

 

[ngsm13 5,000+ posts]

5 minute epoxy works great, I recommend Goop for the dustcap though...

nG

 

[PhatTonyDeMarco 5,000+ posts]

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[Korn4Life 5,000+ posts]

Loctite Black Max

also incriminator will sell u a kit but it will be around $30

 

[snoopdan 5,000+ posts]

just go on hobbylinc and buy bob smith IC-2000 Tough Rubber CA glue for about 6.37 a bottle. It has great flow characteristics and dries instantly if you buy the activator spray for another $5 a bottle.

 

[Crzy 10+ year member]

just go on hobbylinc and buy bob smith IC-2000 Tough Rubber CA glue for about 6.37 a bottle. It has great flow characteristics and dries instantly if you buy the activator spray for another $5 a bottle.

what he said, most of ur local hobby shops most likely carry that also, it used for gluing rc tires to wheels, and other various stuff so find a hobby shop with either lots of planes, or rc cars and they will have it