Connecting tubing


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Hi , 
I'm just about to connect 2 half metre lengths of 32mm ID CF Tube using a 300mm length of 28.5mm ID CF Tube inside .
I'm going to use PT326 , but what i want to know is how much of the Structural epoxy to use to make it solid into one piece,
also what type of preparation do i need to do on the tubes .Is it just on the inside of the 32 mm or do i need to sand the outer surface
of the 28.5 tube .
Also any tips on how to get at least 15cm down into the tube to sand ?
Bit of a newbie at all this .
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Prep all surfaces to be bonded, so inside of the 32mm and outside of the 28.5mm. Easy enough to scuff it up, use a steel brush or a round sanding block or 80 grit sandpaper wrapped around something round like a permanent marker or similar. As for how much adhesive, it essentially depends on how much gap filling it needs to do. 
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Make double sure your preparation and keying of the surfaces is spot on.  Roll wrapped tubes are made around a heavily release coated mandrel and wrapped in release coated shrink tape, so you end up with release agents all over the surfaces of the tube, so any areas not properly keyed simply will not bond with the adhesive.

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That's great, thanks guys , a little bit of experimenting with the glue
amounts I guess .
What's the best stuff for cleaning it all up ?
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Acetone. I'd give it a wash with soap and water first, then wipe it all down with acetone. Then scuff the surfaces up really well, followed by another heavy wipe with acetone. 
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