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J-B Weld KwikWeld Twin-Tube Epoxy

KwikWeld was one of the small repair supplies I bought while assembling the van's wider workshop kit.

By Steven Smith · Camper Van Freedom

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J-B Weld KwikWeld Twin-Tube Epoxy

The item in my kit

I bought J-B Weld KwikWeld Twin-Tube Epoxy as part of my camper van equipment.

KwikWeld was one of the small repair supplies I bought while assembling the van's wider workshop kit.

Where it fits my build

The van build used several working spaces, including the patio for the storage-bin drawer and an outdoor setup for the roof equipment. I measured and assembled the drawer frame on the patio before fitting the lining and slides.

During the earlier cargo-floor cleanup, I wrote about loading the tools back into the van and driving out to work. Moving and organizing the equipment was part of the practical routine around the fabrication tasks.

The drawer construction setup on my patio.
The drawer construction setup on my patio.
My portable saw setup during the roof-equipment work.
My portable saw setup during the roof-equipment work.

My build notes

The workshop arrangements changed with the job. The diary photos show both a timber assembly area and a portable saw setup, providing context for the work-holding and storage equipment in my purchases.

The kit had to move between storage, transport and the place where I was working.

Alternative products

Two alternatives to compare

The original J-B Weld syringe changes both the dispensing format and epoxy formulation. Gorilla's syringe is another two-part adhesive option with a clear mixed finish.

J-B Weld Original Epoxy Syringe

J-B Weld Original Epoxy Syringe

This J-B Weld package dispenses two-part epoxy from a paired syringe. The divided body keeps the components separate until mixing.

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Gorilla Two-Part Epoxy Syringe

Gorilla Two-Part Epoxy Syringe

This Gorilla epoxy comes in a paired dispensing syringe. Its two components are mixed to produce a clear adhesive.

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Questions from my build

Which work areas appear in these photos?

The patio drawer-building area and an outdoor saw setup.

What kinds of small hardware appeared in the roof work?

M5 and quarter-twenty fasteners, washers, slot nuts and several connector shapes.

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