JB Weld SteelStik Review-Real Life Use

Ill show you guys how to use JB Weld SteelStick, some pointers for using it and how effective it is as an alternative to welding. We use it to repair some decorative pieces on steel driveway gates.

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[gageputman]

Just used JB Weld Steel Stik to fix a metal handle on a metal strainer. Metal handle was press welded to metal strainer which finally broken. Since I do not have a press welder, I thought this would be a good DIY experiment. Things I learned. 1) First, wash your hands to stop oils to getting into putty. 2) You do not need gloves to knead putty together. Texture is like play dough. 4) Use a dollop of putty to attach to surface, then remove excess. 5) File/sandpaper all surfaces to create good bond. First attempt (did not roughen surface) did not stick. Second attempt (after using Dremel sander) did the trick. 6) Do not knead longer than 2 minutes as product will get hot and hard to more you wait. However, once putty is placed on surface, hold with light pressure for 5 minutes, then wait an hour before testing the bond. (Tested bond after 30 minutes and bond broke). 7) Putty does not have a strong scent, but will add a dark grey color to your hands Regular soap and water will remove all the material. Good luck.

[obiewilliams]

Very thorough explanation, and personable delivery! This was exactly what I was looking for in figuring out how SteelStik works (I've only ever used the regular 2-tube liquid JB products). Thank you!

[Community-Action]

It will work on aluminum. Had a 1981 Honda ATC 250r with a hole in the case. Previous owner used steel stick to stop oil from leaking. 15 years later it still holds strong!!

[Blessd-savingrace]

THANK YOU!!
The deck on my riding mower broke by the screw so I need something without welding!!!
Gonna try this!!

[Slade.]

Great video, I wanted to see how it worked exactly before I went out and bought it. Thanks so much for this

[Shree-hows]

I used it to fix leaky gutter corners. Works perfectly. Nothing else worked. Try it out. It is an easy fix.

[dirtpounder]

I used it to hold a brake line sealed for 2 days until I could buy the parts I needed. Worked well enough, just a 30 second drip which was surprisingly usable.

[willl.]

I used this for some small holes on the truck as filler. The rust comes back. The places where I used Permatex Steel Weld are doing great. I used the JB Steelstik because of the faster set time. This summer, I will redo the JB with Permatix. JB says it doesn't rust but the rust is right on top of the JB Steelstik.

[GeeMan]

My mower deck had a huge crack in it. Clean it up, drill the end of the crack, slap some SteelStik. Working great!

[talishalashley]

Thanks. I was about to throw a daybed and a patio chair or look for a handyman who’s a welder but this should do the trick until I do.

[nywildfire]

Great stuff, Thanks
Drill a pilot hole into each side, scratch and clean with alcohol place a mini “rebar” into it kneed some JB onto ends before wrapping it with JB. It will be much more forgiving, worst case if it loosens up from strain then you can just put a tiny bit more on to reset. Good job you help a lot of people with this

[Sami-rpmf]

Thank you. Now I an open mine. Really appreciate the video

[janedoeski]

Helpful video, you gave me my answer when you said it wouldn’t be good for non static applications. Thanks.

[jimmydickson]

Iv used that in Australia and it goes hard as hell very good for some applications, old jimmy (20 bucks a tube )

[renerenatorivera]

I once used this stiuf to firepair a rusted through spot on my car. i worked well, is sandable, and took paint well also. I've never owned a welder and have used JB weld product since i was a teenager in the 70s.

[hove]

i am now a believer, Thank you! buying it for the metal leg of my coffee table that broke!

[hmmmnmnmnm]

I've used SteelStik to repair a steel-braided air compressor hose (pump to tank). It works well enough as a temporary fix, even with all the heat and vibration. It does eventually fail though.

[jamescarroll]

Thanks! I was curious about it. I was thinking of using it for two seat tracks that I have bolted in as a extra hold.

[trackpackgt]

Is There anything J-B Weld can't do? it's the real handymans secret weapon!

[Fucknutsu]

I broke my pedestal style cast aluminum mailbox by losing my temper and shoving against it hard, the main support sheared off on the front and back and smaller pieces broke off with some piece that went missing. It was a house warming gift from my mother when I bought my home 15 years ago and she's gone now, plus I didn't want to spend the almost $250 to buy a new one. So I disassembled the whole thing and used both traditional JB Weld two part, applied between the pieces that would mate together and then Steel Stik to reinforce the repairs at the crack lines from the back and then more spread out over and beyond the crack lines so any future stresses on the mailbox, like from high wind or opening and closing, would be put on solid areas that hadn't been broken. I built up a couple layers, spreading out a little further with each layer and then also filled in any gaps where pieces were missing. Anyway, I matched the paint, reassembled it and two years later, you would never know. The front of the box gets opened and shut by the mailman and the side door gets opened and shut by me, all told about 50 times per month, 600 times a year. The wind and southwest sun beats on it. I use it on countless other things as well but the mailbox was the ultimate test...Steel Stik is strong and great stuff!