Squaring up parts when gluing

**altomentis** · #1 10-05-2010, 03:52 PM

Hi,

Does anyone have any suggestions about setting up something to hold parts at a 90-degree/square angle while glue dries? I was thinking about something magnetic, but I am open to suggestions.

Thanks, Christine

**B-Manic** · #2 10-05-2010, 05:11 PM

I use neodymium bar magnets I got from RATTLESNAKE MAGNETS HOMEPAGE for a working surface I use a magnetic bulletin board.

**Knife** · #3 10-05-2010, 05:55 PM

Any problems with magnets getting glued to the model? I usually just use a 6" steel ruler to position the part. Fast drying glue keeps the part in place until dry.

**Don Boose** · #4 10-05-2010, 06:41 PM

Douglas is quite right about the usefulness of magnets and a metal base, but I think a steel rule will work perfectly well in most circumstances. I also find machinist's angle plates and steel squares to be useful.

These are available from Micromark and elsewhere
3 x 3 x 3 " ANGLE PLATE
STEEL SQUARE, 3 " BLADE

Don

**B-Manic** · #5 10-05-2010, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knife

Any problems with magnets getting glued to the model? I usually just use a 6" steel ruler to position the part. Fast drying glue keeps the part in place until dry.

I have been using them for about a year without any glue problems. I sometimes use a steel rule or two as a fence held in place with magnets. I have a couple of squares and angle plates built out of art matboards that are easily held in place by a couple of these magnets. I used a carpenter's square to check the angles.

Angle plates and/or squares would be great if you have a dedicated work space. Unfortunately I do not. For some reason I am required to take all my stuff off the dining room table and stow it away every night until after supper the next evening. I found with the magnets I can move things around without any slippage. A real plus in my situation.

**Darwin** · #6 10-05-2010, 09:03 PM

If the parts being glued are framework (and will not be visible when the model is completed), make a bunch of gussets (right triangles) from scrap cardboard and glue them in place so they hold the part at 90 degrees to the adjoining one. Not only ensures proper alignment but strengthens the model as well.