Assemble and Bond Trim
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Tricky little detail 😵💫 #carpentry
What happens here
The two pieces of composite material, one with the notch and both with 45-degree angles, are brought together to form an L-shaped corner. The cut edges are then treated with a heat gun, likely to slightly melt and smooth the plastic, preparing it for a stronger bond. Adhesive (specific brand "Gorilla" shown) is applied to one of the mitered edges, and then an activator spray is applied to the other edge. The two pieces are quickly pressed together, and the adhesive creates a strong, instant bond, held at a perfect 90-degree angle with a speed square.
Goal: Assemble the L-shaped corner trim from individual pieces.
Tools and materials
- Composite Material Pieces — The two pieces that will form the corner trim
- Heat Gun — To slightly melt and smooth the cut edges of the composite material for better bonding
- Speed Square Milwaukee — To ensure the two pieces are joined at a perfect 90-degree angle
- Activator Spray Gorilla Glue — To accelerate the curing of the adhesive for an instant bond
- Adhesive Gorilla Glue — To bond the two pieces of composite material together