Cork Suppliers?

**royflatmate** · 23rd March 2018, 12:48 PM

Cava what you are after is not true cork but a cork composite.There are bits of cork and rubber glued together.Go to your local auto suppliers and get what they use for gaskets.Comes in many thicknesses and a few colours.I was using this stuff for inlays between cork rings when i was building custom fishing rods.Have a look at cork4us .You would have to get it imported from Portugal if you want the real deal and they would be mighty expensive coasters.

cheers.....Roy

**cava** · 16th April 2018, 11:38 AM

Another quick question regarding glueing the cork to the timber.

What is the best way to do this?

I was considering PVA (as I have some doing nothing) which would allow for a greater open time over a aerosol spray adhesive.

Any thoughts on this approach, or should I look for other options?

**royflatmate** · 19th April 2018, 09:00 AM

Cava when I was gluing up the cork rings to build rod grips these were done on a mandrel.Some of the rod builders were using cork and wood together and a lot were using titebond 3 as it is supposedly waterproof.

cheers.....Roy

**GraemeCook** · 19th April 2018, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by cava

Another quick question regarding glueing the cork to the timber.

What is the best way to do this?

I was considering PVA (as I have some doing nothing) which would allow for a greater open time over a aerosol spray adhesive.

Any thoughts on this approach, or should I look for other options?

Hi Cava

I have successfully used three different glues, no real preference.

PVA - works fine but requires clamping until dry.
peal ply contact adhesive - commercial tiles that you peal off the backing ply and then stck 'em down.
contact adhesive that comes in a tin.

Both types of contact adhesive, you just position the cork tile (or segment) and hammer down. Sticks instantly, but also sticks if you put it in the wrong position!

PVA is more foregiving, but you must use clamps and then wait for it to dry.

Cheers

Graeme

**AlexS** · 19th April 2018, 06:35 PM

Have used PVA - Titebond 1 or 2 are fine, 3 if you need waterproof. Just clamp lightly between a board & the bench or two boards.

**royflatmate** · 19th April 2018, 09:58 PM

As Alex said just sandwich between 2 boards same as veneering you could put a heavy weight on top evenly of course.And wax the boards lightly so you don't get them sticking to your work.

cheers.....Roy

**labrat** · 22nd April 2018, 03:08 AM

I have recently ordered some cork shelf liner on Amazon (the US site) my experience of the Australian site is that it is rubbish. it was relatively inexpensive under US$10 per roll plus a similar amount for shipping The roll is 18" wide and 4 foot long. I have not received it as yet but is said to be adhesive backed and has positive reviews. Just search the US site for cork shelf liner.

All the best
Jeff

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