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   MBL | Mar 29, 2005 12:21am | #1

   Dear Coleman654,

   Have done metal in wood much as you describe, using a small amount of silicon. Lightly pressed, and let it dry before cleaning any excess. Let it dry overnight.

   Then, some wood-filler or even Bondo can be added for a no-gap look and further retention.

   -mbl-

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   UncleDunc | Mar 29, 2005 12:41am | #2

   What kind of stress is the joint under that would make the nickel come loose? I would expect Gorilla Glue to work very well if the nickel and the wood were both clean. GG needs a little moisture to cure, so slightly dampening the bottom of the hole before applying the glue would be good. Also, GG needs to be clamped fairly firmly. Otherwise it will foam up and push the pieces apart. Doesn't take a lot of pressure, just enough to keep the parts from moving.

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   Pondfish | Mar 29, 2005 01:28am | #3

   epoxy.

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   nikkiwood | Mar 29, 2005 01:44am | #4

   Ditto --- epoxy.

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   BarryO | Mar 29, 2005 01:49am | #5

   I've had success with epoxy, if the surface of the metal is roughed up first.

   Edited 3/28/2005 6:50 pm ET by BarryO

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   nikkiwood | Mar 29, 2005 01:55am | #6

   You are absolutely right about roughing up the surface of the metal; I should have added that, and I'm glad you did.

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   trialnut | Mar 29, 2005 03:27am | #7

   Body fill. It's designed to stick to metal and works well on wood.(it's polyester with a filler to thicken it) Cheaper than epoxy but Epoxy will also work well.

   The Professional Termite

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   MarkC | Mar 29, 2005 03:38pm | #8

   Does epoxy foam and/or expand like Gorilla Glue? There won't be any significant stress, at least on a regular basis, that would cause the nickel to work loose. What I'm trying to protect against is the impact of a drop that might jar it loose. Thanks for all the suggestions.

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   nikkiwood | Mar 29, 2005 04:23pm | #9

   Epoxies do not foam and expand (like polyurethane glues do).