Early setup

[Minishow]

I have to make 6 or 7 cake boards for the 4th, I learned not to tape the fuses way in advance because over time the adhesive gets gooy and seeps into the fuse. But now I'm wondering about the liquid nails. I want to glue all my cakes down this weekend but I'm not shure if the liquid nails will do something to the clay plugs or tubes over a months time. I was wondering If anyone has had a bad experiance with this or not.

[kitsune]

I've never tried liquid nails... But, I've had good luck with those plastic zip-ties. The only thing I don't like is that leave those little bits of plastic all over the place to clean up after you're done (especially if you're fusing a lot of things together). Here's a small board I put together at DoIt last year: http://imgur.com/gmciW. I may try something similar with string next time, since that won't leave quite so much debris behind.

[Minishow]

Oh I was refering to the liquid nails used to hold the cakes in place. I see you have them ducktaped down, gives me something to consider.

[kitsune]

Yeah, that was also something new for me. Was surprised at how well it worked. Made it easier to reclaim the wood, afterwards.

[floridapyro]

Liquid nails won't effect your clay plugs.

[NW Fireworks Lover]

Florida is right about liquid nails. About the tape, get some aluminum hvac tape, I get mine at wally world for like 6 bucks a roll. I've fused things with that tape that have sat for more than 2 months and all worked just fine.

[Minishow]

Ok cool thats what I wanted to hear, I'm going to start building tonight.

[indianahx]

Liquid nails +1

[brownjm74]

I use a hot glue gun to glue my cakes to a board and then use Dave's clove hitch knot, he has a video for it . This knot works great for tying fuses together!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VpeA4AJJ5Y
Jeremy B

[Minishow]

@brownjm74 welcome to the forums fellow Michigander.

[brownjm74]

Minishow, Thanks - this is my second hobby/addiction (depends on who you're talking to) Here is my other hobby www.brownchristmaslightshow.com


Jeremy B.

[firetruckie]

liquid nail is fine.not going to hurt athing