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Re: Re: [OM] T-32 Foot crack

Subject: Re: Re: [OM] T-32 Foot crack
From: Vaughan Bromfield <vaughan.bromfield@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2001 12:37:16 +1100
> Andrew Fildes wrote:
>  
> > This type of repair is much better as it 'welds' the plastic. Some plastic
> > 'glues' are simply liquid solvents that melt the plastic and allow two
> > surfaces to blend. Trouble is, you have to get the correct type for each
> > different resin and that can be difficult. If you could identify the resin
> > type, applying a very small amount into the crack and then clamping should
> > make a strong repair.
> 
> Yes, those were my thoughts. Assuming you can get the right type of
> glue, it should be quite effective. In the end, you should get a bond as
> strong as the original plastic.


That's where the argument breaks down... the original plastic broke,
didn't it? A longer term fix might be to reinforce the new foot with
epoxy before installing it.


Vaughan

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