liquid nails on keezer collar?

[planenut]

I plan on using liquid nails to attach the collar to the base of the keezer. the hinge will mount between the collar and lid. FYI the collar is a pine 2x10 and the freezer is a Sears Kenmore 8.8.

Will I be able to remove the collar later if I ever need to? If so, How would I remove it without damaging the freezer?

The freezer has some plastic trim on the top edge and I am afraid it will be destroyed if I ever remove the collar. Maybe I should just use silicone.

Thanks

 

[wildwest450]

Liquid nails is great but you will probably damage something trying to get it apart. I used it on my collar and it's not coming off. If you have to attach your hinges to the collar I would not recommend silicone, I don't think it will hold up.

 

[BrewBrain]

I used silicone adhesive. No idea if it would do damage coming off or not, but it has to be a better bet than liquid nails I would think. It's very solid. I ran a bead along the bottom to attach the collar, and beads on the inside and outside edges to seal it up. That thing isn't moving.

 

[pen25]

i would think fitting the collar then making something that would keep it centered on the inside would allow it to be fine without gluing anything. just use some of the foam tape to make sure it seals up pretty good. doesnt need to be on all sides and should be doable in the corners. if it goes down far enough and is tight enough it should prevent any movement.

 

[nystevecf]

Sorry to get off topic but wouldnt pressure treated work better?

 

[misterVT]

I just built a keezer and I used a regular silicone caulk, the kind used for windows, doors, etc. The collar is solidly connected to the freezer and an air tight seal. I considered liquid nails, but it is really meant for sub floors and decking.

My thought is if silicone doesn't last, I'll find something else, but at least I'll have the option too vs. using something that is a one shot deal. Good luck!

 

[EvilTOJ]

I would never use pressure treated wood near anything that's going to be food or beverage related. There's many poisons imbedded in the wood to make it last longer.

 

[planenut]

Sorry to get off topic but wouldn't pressure treated work better?

I figured once I painted it, it would be sealed up enough for this application. Also, the pressure treated was very wet feeling. As a matter of fact I was disappointed in all the 2 x 10's at home depot and Lowe's.

Anyway, I just wanted to have the option to change the collar later (bigger, smaller, none etc.).

I'll go with silicone and make a small bracket where the old hinge was for added insurance.

 

[King of Cascade]

I just built a keezer and I used a regular silicone caulk, the kind used for windows, doors, etc. The collar is solidly connected to the freezer and an air tight seal. I considered liquid nails, but it is really meant for sub floors and decking.

My thought is if silicone doesn't last, I'll find something else, but at least I'll have the option too vs. using something that is a one shot deal. Good luck!

True... Liquid Nails says it's for sub floors and decking but it works in any application that requires adhesion.

btw - Silicone caulk doesn't list Keezer as one of its uses

 

[brew hoperator]

There are LIQUID NAILS tub surround of foam board that will be safe for plastic. To be on the safe side, if you decide to use LN, use one of those types.

Silicone will make a great bond and seal as well.

 

[wilserbrewer]

IMO a nice generous bead of silicone applied along the interior mating surface of the collar will be secure. If you ever want to remove the collar, just slice the silicone w/ a razor knife. Additionally you could strap the collar and use the screw holes that were origially used for the hinges, but this is most likely not needed.

 

[dblvsn]

I bought a used keezer from a guy who used liquid nails on the collar. I wanted to clean up his work so the collar had nice corners and such. Lemme tell ya, that liquid nails is awesome stuff. I got the collar off eventually but it was a pain. Reapplied the new collar with liquid nails as well. You can pick up the keezer by the collar. So in short, get it right the first time cause you won't want to take it back off.

 

[nystevecf]

I would never use pressure treated wood near anything that's going to be food or beverage related. There's many poisons imbedded in the wood to make it last longer.

I see your worries but I dont think it is going thru the metal shank.