DIY Overflow Box Help

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  1. kzziboy

    kzziboy Astrea Snail

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    Help!
    Wondering what to use to bond acrylic plexiglass for an overflow box....that won't leak.
    I've read to use #4 or #16 acrylic cement.
    However, If you can believe this, I can't find any where I live. I'd like to get to work on this while I have time, so is there some regular item that any Hardware Store may carry that I can use?

    Thanks!
     
    kzziboy, Nov 2, 2011
    kzziboy, Nov 2, 2011
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  2. project1

    project1 Spaghetti Worm

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    iv heard super glue works but have never tried it.
     
    project1, Nov 2, 2011
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  3. sjnovakovich

    sjnovakovich Bristle Worm

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    Certain acrylic glues are banned from sale in some states because of voc's.
     
    sjnovakovich, Nov 3, 2011
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  4. Slacking02

    Slacking02 Astrea Snail

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    I saw a vid on YouTube using acetone, like nail polish remover.
    But I don't know how strong the bond will be.
     
    Slacking02, Nov 3, 2011
    Slacking02, Nov 3, 2011
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