Glenn Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 We are putting together a order for the Sikaflex hammer handle glue Hofi uses in all his hammers, but need to know if there is enough interest. Price will depend on the the order, but should be less than $15. In ALL my 20 years of forging I never wedged a hammer ALWAYS GLUED the handle to the hammer head . 6 years ago I started to use SIKAFLEX 11 FC and all the hammers that I forged and cast and they are holding without any problem. The advantage of the SIKA is that it holds much better and because of the rubber like nature it absorbs the vibration much better. I am speaking about more then 1000 hammers that I sold in that 6 years time. One Container Is Good To Handle 25-30 Hammers. If you wanted to try this product to attach hammer heads to handles, now is your chance. Drop me a email, pm or what ever so we can get an order together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer3j Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I would definitely be interested. Mike t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 To answer a personal message: The glue is said to have a shelf life of 6-8 months (as I recall), due to the quick set feature of the formulation. I do not know if this is storage before use or after the tube is open. Hofi wrote the follow suggestions for use of the sika 1 There must be a small clearance between the tool and the handle 2 Prepare small grooves on the place the handle seat in the tool perpendicular to the handle end 3 Use rubber thin gloves ( if one use the uncovered fingers ) it will take a week to clean off the sika. Smear the handle first and second the hammer eye. Then push the handle to the right location. 4 Wipe the excess sika with the gloved finger 5 Let it set for 48 hours 6 Brush with mechanical steel brush to clean 7 If one use only a part of the tube and want to preserve the rest from drying out one must stick the nozzle into turpentine. Then the material in the tip does no set and you can go on using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nett Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 As I mentioned in the loose handle thread, SIKAFLEX and 3M 5200 are both moisture-cured polyurethane adhesive. Sealing after opening will save the bulk of the adhesive, but a plug of cured adhesive always develops at the opening (even overnight in humid marine conditions). The cured plug can be pulled out and discarded, while the rest of the tube remains very usable. I would believe your 6-8 months window might be about right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orgtwister Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 put me down for one glenn thanks tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martin Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Put me down, I can wedge and glue, twice the hold. I'll buy as long as it is under $20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayco Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I'm interested too. James Flannery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted T Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Glenn (Re-Hofi Glue) I am very interested in finding more about the particulars of obtaining the Hofi glue. Mostly a price and quantity! Although I am very satisfied with using the techniques that I have been taught about mounting a hammer head and handle, I am always interested in improving my skills and will always be willing to learn more right up to the time of my earth departure. My simple secret (secret, just kidding) is to set the handle with the wood being as dry as I can get it. In fact I will soak a wood handle in hot sand for several hours before I mount it. Then I make sure the shape of the top of the handle is very close to the eye shape, and that it sticks out at least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 Ted, 10 oz in a caulking tube for under $15, contact me to order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheftjcook Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 GLENN, Put me down for one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbehnke Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Glenn, I would like one also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake27081991 Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 the best way to keep the stuff for longer is to keep it in the fridge... ive got about 8 tubes (not all the same stuff) some open, some full, in the fridge and they're all good....some are around 2 years old.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxonwerks Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 I'll take one Glenn...thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted October 20, 2008 Author Share Posted October 20, 2008 Sika glue is in Big Chimney and ready for delivery. Price is $12.99/tube. Shipping depends on your US location so please contact me for shipping costs. Money Order, or paypal for payment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimothyJD Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Hi Glenn. Not sure if it's to late but I sent you a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 I am working on getting you the numbers you requested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hammer Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Glenn.... Put me down for another 2.75# forged HOFI hammer and a tube of the glue for hammer handles... My zip code is 22124. Please let me know what the total cost is... Dave Hammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimothyJD Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Great. Thanks Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I would like to try a tube for that price. Eddie contact me about $ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hammer Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Glenn... got my glue.... thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Glenn I would be glad to go in on an order for the hammer handle adhesive. I have been using a product that is used for padding for a horses hoof and have had good results. Count me in for 2 tubes. Eddie A humble thought: We deserve our choices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted December 21, 2008 Author Share Posted December 21, 2008 Eddit check your pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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