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   stevemorris | Apr 18, 2003 05:28pm | #1

   is there a cavity of any kind int he bottom of the glass? if so a good quality epoxy should work ok

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   Stephen1936 | Apr 18, 2003 07:59pm | #3

   There is no cavity; it is absolutely flat. Before installing I cut off the  rounded top of the newel post with a chop-saw making its diameter and the diameter of the bottom of the glass paper weight about equal.

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   stevemorris | Apr 18, 2003 08:17pm | #4

   for a perment bond i think i would try an epoxy still, dont know how strong the bond would be, caulking has also been suggested here this morning, is a lot of strength required? like a 250 pound teenage using it as a grab post going down the stairs

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   Stephen1936 | Apr 19, 2003 02:00am | #5

   Good thought. There is a 200+lb. teenager in this house some of the time. Also thinking that his room is on the left side of the staircase and the newel post on the right so most of the time he may not be grapping it; but, as we know, it only takes once.

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   DJK | Apr 19, 2003 05:47am | #6

   Ues 3M 5200 marine adhesive. Let it cure for 8 days and it will never come off.

   Dave Koury

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   Stephen1936 | Apr 19, 2003 07:09am | #7

   Thanks. I will try to locate the product and test it. SS

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   LarryPile | Apr 19, 2003 06:46pm | #8

   Could you post the results?  As one who does a lot of wood/glass work, I've relied on clear silicon...if the marine stuff works, I'd certainly like to know about it.

   As an aside, I assume there is no finish on the portion of the wood where you'll glue?  Glue obviously doesn't stick very well to any kind of finish....

   Let us all know!

   lp

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   Stephen1936 | Apr 19, 2003 10:48pm | #9

   That's correct, there is no finish on the pine newel post.  I simple cut off the rounded top of a brand new pine newel post, exposing, of course, the end grain; otherwise it is fresh clean wood.  And now I want to attach a lovely glass paperweight, not an antique one, of which I have several, but one blown in 1988,   according to the date etched in the bottom.  SS

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   MBL | Apr 18, 2003 06:13pm | #2

   Clear silicon should work well there. It is used in the industry for glass to wood, glass to aluminum, glass to metal. The elastic bond and strength of silicon also cushions the glass and allows for usual wood movement, and is moisture resistant too. Use a moderate amount so unmounting is feasible. Silicon would not damage either surface if ever removed. Avoid excess to show, but if any, let it cure, then remove it, if necessary.