Gorilla Glue for Keezer build?

[stillshinen]

Hello,

Has anyone used gorilla glue to glue down the collar to the freezer? I was planning putting a couple of kegs and 6.5 gallons buckets full of water to weigh it down verses clamping.

Any thoughts?

 

[madman960]

I was going to use DAP clear/white silicone. No clamps or screws. A good bead on both the freezer and the collar. Let them sit for 24-36 hours and attach the lid to the collar.

 

[d_rock]

I would use silicon caulk as well, I'm sure it would hold plenty strong enough. No need for something as permanent as Gorilla Glue, plus it makes for some nasty squeeze-out when it expands as it dries.

 

[stillshinen]

The concern I have is the collar is not 100% flush with the freezer. If I push on the black left corner then the front right corner comes up about an 1/8". Whould the silicone still work well? As I do have concerns about the way GG expands.


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[chuckcomm]

I would use the caulk and once you have it set in place run a bead around any gaps.

 

[d_rock]

The concern I have is the collar is not 100% flush with the freezer. If I push on the black left corner then the front right corner comes up about an 1/8". Whould the silicone still work well? As I do have concerns about the way GG expands.


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Honestly I'd try and correct the collar square-ness, don't forget that'll affect how it fits to the lid as well. Is your collar screwed together? If so, try backing some of the screws out a couple turns to let it "settle" flat, if that makes sense. Sometimes a cut might not be 100% square, and screwing it tight will skew the joint. If you can do that and end up with a gap in a joint, throw some clear silicone in there. Better a gap in a joint with a flat collar than the whole thing be crooked. Good luck!