JB Weld SteelStik Review-Real Life Use 

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.

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!!

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!

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

Thank you! I needed this video. :)

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Very helpful video thank you sir!

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.

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

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

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

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.

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!

Very handy stuff!

Thank You so much for the information video

good video, need a few of those to terminate a clanky manole cover nearby.

thanks for the good video.

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.

Thanks a lot.

Exallent job🙏🏽 Thanks for sharing

Great video, and an honest video. Keep up the good work.

Good tutorial and nice 👍👌 thanks for sharing 🙂

Permatex makes some also , prb same stuff . Works great for certain things as you said .

thank you

Wow. Thank you

Brownsburg , Indiana represent! 😁

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.

Thank you

Good job my man

Thanks for the video

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.

Make a mold of your finials and replace them w/thermo plastic or even use the metal epoxy or even epoxy clay.

Great info!!!

Fast forward to 2:30 if you want to skip this guy’s life story and see the product. (Sorry to be so jerky, but time is precious.)

Used it on my CRF Honda bike radiator as a temporary fix ended up leaving it on as it worked perfect..

Awesome. 👍🏾

Great video! So now some 4 years later, what do you think of the product? Has it held up decently? Thanks!

Good job. Place something under it to keep it in place while it dries...rather than having to keep readjusting it.

Nice and deep like lol love it!

Did you try any shock tests hitting it with a hammer etc..?

I'm trying to attach some smaller steel plates to a swinging piece of rebar for a plinking target. Would only be shooting it with 22s. Do you think this stuff would hold it? Don't know any welders...

I saw and something similar 30 or so years ago to fix a crash ked car radiator o a road trip it worked so well that when I got back home the radiator repair said it was not any reason to replace it which a weld repair so we left it .

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Delphi Indiana packers worker here

I'm the same way about welding Iowa small cheap flux core I try to hide when I weld I'm getting better though

Make a two piece mold of the piece. Then clean up the ends you are attaching to and tap a screw into it with the head hanging out about 1/2 inch. Pour the mold with a metal , or epoxy of your choice. Remove the mold and scratch with a light wire brush. paint.

I don’t know does this work as Sharp corners on table because corner cover are too big for it and I need some kind of mouldable silicone that hardens

Brother do you know any product for aluminium alloy joint..for engine material..

Are these found in Australia? as ive looked around but no go so far

⚠️ WARNING ⚠️ I know this video has been out for a while but if you read the instructions on the packaging it says"Wear gloves" and "DO NOT allow contact with skin".

Gotta love Indiana

thanks for the tip--looks like it's going to work. However the instructions quite clearly warn users to wear gloves...

do you think that it will work for a level say for a brake?

Should u have put a bit in the middle? Just pressed together, then put it around? Just curious...

Wow

I know this is old now, but I was thinking maybe it would have been even better if you put some in between the 2 pieces you were trying to bond? Also, I'm pretty sure you are supposed to thoroughly clean both pieces with paint thinner or something. Whatever works is good though.

How much weight do you think it could hold?

Getter Done ☑️

Hi don't know if this video is too old, but I've used a similar product and didn't set tried twice ?

Does it dry ?

oh. very nicr

Thanks for the walk thru! Do you know if you can grind and shape it once cured? Thanks!

Will it bond a zinc bolt to aluminum?

Can it be sanded after it dries ?

My instructions said to use gloves.

Can I use this to hold up my metal heat shield under the car or will it get to hot under there where it wouldn't work

Thanks, when you open it do you need to use all of it or you can store the excess? God bless.

nice vid

Bust that welder out brother it’s easier than it seems for things like this remember the grinder is your best friend lol give it a shot!!

someone please help me.i put epoxy to the wrong thing.then how i want to remove epoxy putty steel?.

Guess i shouldn’t use that stuff for a little red waggon wheel that fell off… I don’t think I’m too scared to welding it back on with a propane torch I don’t want to be a long time since I’ve touched that….

Would you be able to put this on plastic

im gonna attempt to use it on cars center support bearing to hold it in place let yall know if it holds it

ok! what about bicycles with crakes in the frame?

Any chance you know if I could put this on the head of a Allen head screw and make a mold of a screwdriver to remove it? The head is stripped and I have no clue if it’ll be hardened enough to be able to remove the screw

i will recommend use gloves cause is gonna get hot when you make a mold ..

I would use gloves just to keep oil and contaminates from getting in the mix. Just my thinking.

Gonna use it on a fuel tank hole. If I never post a follow up, assume it worked as intended.

does it work on plastic

A comment for the Almighty Algorithm. Thanks this was prefect for me needs.

Fyi: You need to Clean-the-area and scuff-it-up if possible ( you do neither of these )

I'm tryin to bond my rear view to the metal clip on the window on my ml 500 I have the high temp it won't hold long enough to set do u think this could hold about 2lbs after about 5/10 mins if not any one have suggestion how to keep it on the windshield long enough to set clear tape isn't good enough lol

FYI.... the instructions say (wear gloves & avoid direct skin contact!) TO CLEAN YOUR SURFACES w/ a DETERGENT/DEGREASER 1ST, THEN ROUGH UP SURFACES w/ FILE or COARSE PAPER prior to application. this may have been your issue bruddah 👍🏼

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Did you fix the one ? Are they holding great and strong ?

Does this work for welding a hole in a gas tank?

I used it on Aluminum and it came apart like if I hot glued it. I waited the whole morning and I picked it up and it came apart ..

Those “decorative Daggers” have a function.. It May work but with Proper prep, welding would be easier and far better… God Forbid a youngster climbs that hidden trap…(They shouldn’t be climbing, but We all did some pretty stupid stuff with innocuous intent as Children/ younger men.

Can that be use to repair a car chasis anybody’s answer will be very appreciated

How long does it last

Ok, so with repairs like this, drill into both parts and epoxy or glue in a stub into one of them..once thats gotten solid you can connect the pieces, a face to face joint like a butt joint is worthless and weak. What im hoping this stuff is able to do is to be a filler inside a small steam tank where the magnesium had pitted, if it works im saving $400 if not i just buy a new tank. Its rated for temperature, but unsure how it bonds, and one flaw i did see is it appears to bubble between layers, which ive not seen in other epoxy’s. And not desired

I put JB Weld Steel Stick in my hair to keep it out of my eyes in the wind. Now, back inside, it won't come out. Should I just leave well-enough alone? Or, should I step foot out to the neighborhood bar and complain about it?

I'm sorry but that won't last very long. In fact this is not what JB SteelStik is intended for. Only time will tell, but I would have welded properly. People who think JB Weld is a substitue for welding, it's not. It's an epoxy glue. The reason they call it "weld" is simply because it is the best and strongest on the market. It is no substitute for genuine welding. >

the package says clearly to USE GLOVES .... bare hands means you may get the chemicals in your skin and bloodstream ... Think over just what the seal is used for ... it maye be for real strength and may be a simple way to keep a machine screw held snug after aluminum engine block threads were stripped out... LocTite may be plenty and a $6 solution !

Does this conduct electricity?