How to Glue Magnets on Acrylic (Dust Foot)?

[michael_schwartz]

I have glued metal to acrylic with epoxy, and it worked. I sanded both surfaces with 80 grit, and cleaned them both with denatured alcohol to remove dust, and any contamination

I am not sure how this would hold up as far as long term use, especially with vibration as Steve mentioned.

[pkirby]

Thanks guys for all of the help! This forum reassures my decision in buying a ShopBot because of the wonderful support I get on here. So I don't make anybody mad I'll try the suggestions in the order they were received (LOL). But seriously, I'm going to try Andrew's suggestion of the thick CA glue first because I have some lying around. I'll report back if this works or not. Thanks again.

[gene]

you could use a few for the allignment purpose and add extra for the holding force. Use the Tim Taylor approach more is better ALWAYS!

[knight_toolworks]

I have a prt and the brushes sometimes hit the front bar. so I need a lot of holding power. I have had the brushes fall off before because of it. There is so little room for the dust foot and hose in my setup.

[khaos]

has anyone mentioned 5200? I have attached plat glass to fiberglass on an offshore boat with it. The only complaint is its on for good.

[gerryv]

Lee Valley rare earth magnets with cup & screw sets with a silicon seal?

http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/pag...363,42348&ap=1

[oddcoach]

I just put some clear packaging tape over the magnet

[Brady Watson]

has anyone mentioned 5200? I have attached plat glass to fiberglass on an offshore boat with it. The only complaint is its on for good.

5200 is awesome stuff! Problem is...once you open it, ya gotta use it. I'd be too Scotch to open up a fresh tube for a few little magnets.

-B

[knight_toolworks]

5200 is awesome stuff! Problem is...once you open it, ya gotta use it. I'd be too Scotch to open up a fresh tube for a few little magnets.

-B

you get about a month or so after opening. better then silicone. the problem with it is if it does nto get enough air it takes forever to dry.

[twelchPTM]

although much harder to find and much more delicate, uncoated rare earth magnets work great in applications that require glue, also if you scuff the acrylic a bit and use super glue the glue wil actually "melt" the acrylic a bit and create a stronger bond.