Surround Glue

[BlackSwamp]

What glue do I use for surrounds? After purchasing one overpriced kit, I bought surrounds from Mat electronics but am unclear on the type of glue needed.

TIA

Brad

 

[radiolee]

I have used Aleen's Tacky Glue with good results many times. The nice thing about it is it gives you time to work before setting up. Wait for it to get tacky before applying pressure, then you can work it around for five minutes or so. Needs an hour or so to cure before use.

I bought some surrounds in a kit that included a yellow glue that is a lot like contact cement. Great glue, but you better get the placement of the surrounds right the first time because it sets up almost immediately. Great glue, but not for the faint of heart....

Hope this helps-
Lee

 

[andy]

I like to use contact cement to glue the surrounds to the cone because it sticks instantly. You have to be careful to get it right, but it makes it easy to get a nice tight joint. I use fabric glue to glue the surround to the basket so I have plenty of time to get the voice coil centered before it drys.

 

[Andyman]

I use contact cement too, but I've done quite a few in the last few years, so i've got pretty good at it.

I've also used WeldBond white adhesive (the bottle is pictured in the background on the decware.com online guide, step 16) which works well, but doesn't grab immediately, and thus requires some clamping.

Good Luck you'rre on the right track!

 

[andy]

I'm about half way through refoaming my second pair of 901's, so I have quite a bit of practice too! And NO, I didn't pay $1,500 for them; I found them at the side of the road on trash day.

 

[brainsmasher]

I have used the aleens glue but was not that happy with it, my wife having the same problem as I do but with crafts gave me a bottle of crafters pick "The Ultimate" and that works wonders. I let the bead get a bit tacky and then set it adjust for a little while then let it cure and it is pretty cheap.

 

[mhardy6647]

The surround glue sold by Parts Express works excellently, but has a limited shelf life. I repaired separated gaskets on my AR-3 woofers and separated rubber surrounds on Dynaco A-35 (SEAS) woofers with rubber cement. GC still makes and sells a "Service Cement" designed for speaker repair and other "strong, flexible bonds". The latter is available at Antique Electronics Supply (www.tubesandmore.com).

 

[Reel 2 Reel]

Originally posted by andy
I'm about half way through refoaming my second pair of 901's, so I have quite a bit of practice too! And NO, I didn't pay $1,500 for them; I found them at the side of the road on trash day.

Isn't that the best place to find them??!! :scratch2:

 

[ajmicek]

*prepares to be shot down*
Elmers is designed to bind porous surfaces. Foam surrounds and paper cones happen to be just that. Only problem is, you would have to apply constant pressure for it to set properly. Bah, never mind don't use elmers.
But, I think its possible.

 

[andy]

I think the two big problems with elmer's is that it's brittle and won't stick well to the basket.