Low-VOC substitute for 5-min epoxy?

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#1

5-min epoxy and I have not been getting along lately. Asking the hive mind for substitutes that meet these requirements:

  • Low- or no-VOC outgassing
  • Suitable for wood-to-metal bonding (setting bolts countersunk into 3/4" plywood)
  • Available in roughly the same size as the 5-min epoxy (no more than a few ounces)

Thanks in advance!

#2

Hmm, part of what makes things set so quickly in glues is vigorous chemical reaction, which usually leads to heat and offgassing. Curious if anyone has anything here.

#3

Hum, just spit balling but maybe a polyurethane glue or construction adhesive?

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#4

like a liquid nails?

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#5

Yes

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#6

Loctite 9340, available in 2.7oz size, has less than .05% VOC.

512CH8310.pdf (832.3 KB)

https://www.rockwestcomposites.com/shop/materials-tools/resins-adhesives/loctite-adhesives/1020

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#7

I’ve tried a loctite adhesive for setting neo magnets in wood, works pretty well. I’ll give Gorilla Glue a shot for setting bolts. Thanks!

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#8

Not familiar with that one - I’ll give it a try. Thanks!