Question for the experts: Which (if any) type/brand of glue will successfully bond a chip of Bakelite (if it is Bakelite) back into position on the inside of a side plate? (In my case, it's a Mag Power 980.)
Thank you for any input/advice! :)
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I have had some success on Penn side plates using Araldite "Rapid" two pack epoxy resin.
Quote from: Irish Jigger on April 21, 2014, 06:32:10 PM
I have had some success on Penn side plates using Araldite "Rapid" two pack epoxy resin.
Sounds great, but I don't think Araldite is available on this side of the pond. Do you know of an American equivalent? :)
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loctite epoxy;
http://www.loctiteproducts.com/epoxies.shtml#specialty
Quote from: Mel B on April 21, 2014, 07:08:38 PM
loctite epoxy;
http://www.loctiteproducts.com/epoxies.shtml#specialty
Devcon also makes a good product for this, Devcon 31345
http://www.idealtruevalue.com/servlet/the-24362/Detail?gclid=CKnH1sWk8r0CFcaCfgod45wArA (http://www.idealtruevalue.com/servlet/the-24362/Detail?gclid=CKnH1sWk8r0CFcaCfgod45wArA)
Any two part epoxy should work fine Aiala. I use it for all kinds of things. I usually just buy mine from a hobby store like Hobby Lobby.
I usually go with 10 or 15 minute set.
the most incredible stuff i've ever used is loctite depend 330, but it's very expensive.
Thanks for the help, gents. I got some Loctite, 'cause that's what my hardware store carried. We'll see what happens; worst case, I blew 5 bucks. :)
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Woohoo! Fixed, shiny, and ready to kick some cast! ;D
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How does this type of repair hold up? Does it just make more sense to get a new sideplate?
I have a Penn 112 with a nice chip out of it.
Quote from: fatstriper on April 30, 2014, 11:44:08 PM
Does it just make more sense to get a new sideplate?
Of course it does; problem is, I scoured the entire planet for months trying to find one.
Nada. So, I got hold of some monster epoxy, and did my best. So far, it hums like an Accutron, but the true test will come when I take it fishing this summer. :)
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P.S. I just checked, and you're in luck: Scott's still has the 112 side plates in stock.