How glue metal to wood?

[Judith2]

Hi- I’m attaching a wooden base to a vintage metal table lamp.
I’ve inserted a screw thru the wooden base and into the central column of the lamp, but it’s still a bit wobbly, so I think I need to glue the central column to the base for stability.

what is the best glue to use? Or, any alternative ideas?

Thank you in advance!

Judith

 

 

 

[Jewelleryrescue]

Hi @Judith2 

I would use araldite super strength  found at bunnings  it is about as strong as glues can come and will remove the wobble for sure.

I have used it to glue metal  car starter motor soleniod casing back together once and it worked just plain arildite.

It looks like the metal bowl supported on  several points as a bonus so unless that stand  takes a  big fall you should have a winner.

Looks like  some hot glue? there already you would be best to take that off to give the aradite a nice clean surface to bond to.

Hope this helps.

[JacobZ]

Hi @Judith2,

As @Jewelleryrescue has mentioned, Araldite is a great option for gluing metal to timber. It will give a nice strong hold that should stop some of the wobble.

Ultimately, the best way to stop wobbling is to create tension, which can be done with a screw or bolt like you have done.

Can I ask if there's a thread where you've inserted the bolt?

Or is it simply going up into the metal acting more as a rod than a bolt?

If so, a better option might be to attach a nut to the inside of the metal cavity with Araldite and then screw the bolt into the nut to create that tension.

Let me know what you think.

Jacob

[Judith2]

Thank you Jewelry Rescue and Jacob-

both suggestions are very helpful- good old fashioned arose to the rescue (once I’ve removed the current messy glue! 

Jacob, you’re right that the rod doesn’t have a thread inside- and I can see your suggestion to put a nut inside would be very helpful. 
cheers,

Judith 

[JacobZ]

Hi @Judith2,

Let me know how you go, I'm happy to help further if you require it along the way.

Jacob