Gluing OX LPs

Hello,

The only time I had any splintering with a Defplay is if there are any dings around the edges where the Basswood central ply becomes exposed and can come away a bit when pealing rubbers off,the outer Anigre ply is really smooth and not prone to splintering but it won't hurt to have a thin coat of sealant ,it's more important to protect the edges of this blade Imo

kakapo wrote: Use hardwax oil from the brand Clou

LUCKYLOOP wrote: As long as the blade faces are sealed properly, there are no problems removing rubber.

mts388 wrote: mhnh007 wrote: Use glue sheet, or for El Cheapo, use the clear plastic sheet backing of the tuned H3, or BW2 (or something similar), apply some WB glue on it, then use it like a glue sheet to hold the OX.  Works wonderfully. It's so simple using a glue sheet.  Never a mistake and you can reuse the glue sheets.

Hi,I have had problems gluing Dawei ox lps in the past,the thin Base sheet is notorious for bubbling and creasing.I found a simple way to prevent these 2 problems,I applied 3 strips of 1 inch low tack paper masking tape across the pips side of the rubber to add a bit of stiffness to the sheet,1 across the centre, 1 at the top and one near to the info bar still gives enough flex to get the rubber on,when I did this the result was perfect!
I found it best to reduce the tack on the tape to prevent it pulling the pips when removing,this was done by sticking the tape to my arm 3 or 4 times before applying...good luck whatever method you choose

Edited by firetack - 03/17/2018 at 4:54am

haggisv wrote: This is how I do it... I've glued hundreds like this, works like a charm: http://tabletennis-reviews.com/gluing-a-long-pimple-rubber-without-sponge-a-novel-new-way/

That is what I do.  It's so easy.

This is how I do it... I've glued hundreds like this, works like a charm:
http://tabletennis-reviews.com/gluing-a-long-pimple-rubber-without-sponge-a-novel-new-way/

Use glue sheet, or for El Cheapo, use the clear plastic sheet backing of the tuned H3, or BW2 (or something similar), apply some WB glue on it, then use it like a glue sheet to hold the OX.  Works wonderfully.

jt99sf wrote: skip3119 wrote: qpskfec wrote: Someone posted this tip a while ago. Take the new uncut LP sheet and staple it at all 4 corners to the cardboard that came with the packaging. You can now handle the LP rubber similar to the way you would glue inverted. ============= Still, use water-based glue only. Rubber cement will ruin it. I've only used rubber cement.  Just apply and let it rest for 10 minutes, never an issue.

qpskfec wrote: Someone posted this tip a while ago. Take the new uncut LP sheet and staple it at all 4 corners to the cardboard that came with the packaging. You can now handle the LP rubber similar to the way you would glue inverted.

Edited by skip3119 - 03/16/2018 at 4:27pm

Joo Se Kev wrote: Here's a tip I don't see mentioned as much: PRACTICE! Get a couple cheap chinese pips that you don't really care about and practice your technique on an old blade. Even the most fail-proof of methods can get bungled when the stakes are high and you're nervous cause it's your first time. Lord knows I've got my own graveyard of shriveled OX pips, mangled beyond repair. Take the pressure off yourself and do a few practice runs first.

Veet wrote: LUCKYLOOP wrote: Simple procedure .. Only put glue on blade not the rubber let dry 20 minutes roll up rubber leaving label exposed start at bottom with straight label then roll the rubber upward press down any bubbles with your fingers cut excess rubber after 1 hour to make sure you don't have any shrinkage Not a bad idea .... I could even roll-out the rubber on the roller itself, and then just roll it onto the rubber (??)  But, if I put Glue, just on the blade, will the adhesion be strong enough, and will it last ?

Yes, occasionally, around edges comes loose, then just hold back, reglue blade there, fixed. I play with all my long pips like that.

Here's a tip I don't see mentioned as much: PRACTICE!

Veet wrote: LUCKYLOOP wrote: Simple procedure .. Only put glue on blade not the rubber let dry 20 minutes roll up rubber leaving label exposed start at bottom with straight label then roll the rubber upward press down any bubbles with your fingers cut excess rubber after 1 hour to make sure you don't have any shrinkage Not a bad idea .... I could even roll-out the rubber on the roller itself, and then just roll it onto the rubber (??)  But, if I put Glue, just on the blade, will the adhesion be strong enough, and will it last ?