Smokeman Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Hi guys, I want to mount one of my iron snakes onto a rock specimen. Any ideas as to how I could mount the snake for a strong bond that wouldn't look crappy and break off ? Thanks in advance . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I would weld a stud to the bottom or back of the piece and then epoxy that into a hole pre-drilled in the rock. If possible, two places would be better to eliminate flexing on a single joint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrogPondForge Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 Use a threaded stud and put some coarse sand in the epoxy and it should anchor pretty well. MIKE (FrogPond'sDad) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 If you are going to leave it out in the weather I think I would use lead instead of epoxy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don A Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I used some JB Weld to glue an iron rose into a brick. It seems to make a good bond. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokeman Posted January 19, 2008 Author Share Posted January 19, 2008 Hey thanks guys for your input, I apprieciate your thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 If weathering is an issue use a marine epoxy with the welded studs in drilled holes method. Grit in the holes is a good idea as well, best is silica sand as it's pretty non-reactive. Nice snake by the way. :cool: Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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