Plastic welding!

[molluscsandmonsters]

I was surprised at how strong it turned out to be! I'm pleased. This is for adding a compartment to a friend's sewing box, so I'm going to line it with fabric and possibly paint the outside so it looks a bit more presentable.

It needs a lip on either short end, which I planned to do with bits of steel can, but I'm having a heck of a time sticking the metal to the plastic. Normally I'd probably use small screws, but I seem to have a shortage at the moment. I've tried gorilla glue and epoxy putty so far, and I'm open to suggestions.

Comments

[crockpotcauldron]

You could always drill a hole and cut down thin nails or screws to fit it, using it as leverage for the final epoxy. My dad always distrusts glue alone.

[molluscsandmonsters]

I don't have a good way to cut the screws I have either. I agree screws would absolutely be the better option, as I said before.

[crockpotcauldron]

Hm. Wire? Wood pegs + a bit of plastic on top of the metal? Difficult.

[molluscsandmonsters]

I really need to buy a hacksaw. They're like six bucks and would make many things significantly easier.

[crockpotcauldron]

I sincerely hope you haven't been torturing yourself by sawing things with a multitool