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update possible to glue a2in x 1in Thin piece of stainless steel as thin as a name tag to a piece of Alumawood if yes what glue would i use?

this is a update question cuz photo it give a batter idea. 

OK so I know the Alumawood has built-in texture to it. but I was hoping that the glue could overcome the texture and handle the heat as well in summer time. again this is to hung a shop light in the ceiling of the Alumawood ceiling.and no hole can be made this is a flat pan roof so if i can glue the stainless steel plate sheet witch be thick like a name tag you were at work like a market or clothing store and so on then to hold the shop light would be 2 brackets flat one. and 2 magnets that has a 95 lbs Pull Capacity. put 2 on  Each sides ( o )==( o )   ( o )==( o ) then a hook that will bolt to the bracket in the middle of it photo show it 99% of it built in photo not in real life yet and attach to the stainless steel piece and the plate glue to the Alumawood to show u so u see what i mean if i can not glue a plate then i have other idea but this idea would cost way less to do. & cuz the Alumawood has texture i thought maybe tracing the plat where it will goes then put some epoxy glue in the square area let it dry & then sand it to make it flat & then score it like ### & then glue the plate in. epoxy glue works better when it has grooves to get intoother idea that would cost way more would be attach 2 wood beams across like this ║      ║ then install the light to the beams. the beams will attach to wall only & not ceiling but be flush to the ceiling across to other side to the beam that is Alumawood cross beam 

Update:

to the first idea what about could i welding it to the Alumawood the LED light Fixture Weight 3.65 pounds

Update 2:

i ask what glue to use just in case there was a stronger glue to use 

Update 3:

well if i can not use stainless steel then regular still and paint it so that it will not get rusty 

Update 4:

well i found some metal name tags that use magnets and the size is 1" x 3" there are not stainless steel and thy are meant to hole the plats with magnets this would work i guess and just use the strong magnets and paint the metal to match the ceiling color https://www.amazon.com/Name-Tag-Badge-Blanks-Magne...

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  • Anonymous
    7 months ago

    I get this with historic buildings from time to time - all we do for that is go LV and stretch thin tension cables across the space and they support the little fittings and provide the power - Works for 16 ft spans or less. Not the cheapest but reliable and you can take it with you when you move.

  • Anonymous
    7 months ago

    I think I would find a saddle fitting to clamp on to the beam to make a mechanical fixing with a screw thread. Magnet ratings are nothing like you are going to get in the real world especially if you are not using regular steel. You also need to be careful mixing aluminium and steel if the environment is at all damp. Personally I would drill through the centre of the beam which is going to do less damage than covering it in epoxy.

  • Ian
    Lv 5
    7 months ago

    Construction glue would work, but, magnets don't stick to real stainless, so if it an alloy that is magnetic it won't have the same strength because of the presence of stainless steel in the alloy. Epoxy needs a certain surface area per lb of capacity. Hope this helps

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