Anyone else get cracks here?

[Lenj]

Beware that as it actually dissolves the surface so that when pushed together they re set making a firm bond. I don't think it would be much use in crack application.

I meant to say apply with caution only use a small amount..

 

[cheddarman]

I meant to say apply with caution only use a small amount..

I would still stay away from using it as it is designed specifically for jointing water pipes, cylinders that push into each other and is not really suitable for crack repairing.
Push the cracks together, rub some baking soda well into the cracks and then apply a small quantity of Superglue. Bingo!
Some of the Gorilla glues are good as well.

 

[dirkclod]

I would still stay away from using it as it is designed specifically for jointing water pipes, cylinders that push into each other and is not really suitable for crack repairing.
Push the cracks together, rub some baking soda well into the cracks and then apply a small quantity of Superglue. Bingo!
Some of the Gorilla glues are good as well.

Not been having much luck lately with gorilla superglue but havn’t
tried baking soda with it. And as far as using it and hadn’t tryed it yet
with anything yet but the putting the baking soda in then the superglue seems like it would be cleaner.
Think I have some experimenting to do. ?

 

[cheddarman]

I only heard about the baking soda thing the other day, haven't tried it yet.

 

[REL]

Not been having much luck lately with gorilla superglue but havn’t
tried baking soda with it. And as far as using it and hadn’t tryed it yet
with anything yet but the putting the baking soda in then the superglue seems like it would be cleaner.
Think I have some experimenting to do. ?

Don't use the Gorilla glue with baking soda or or any other filler. It expands to fill gaps when curing. Use the original super glue instead. Newer super glues offer thicker options like ( thick and gap filling) which might be an option ..... I was referring to the original super glue brands .....which are like water when applied.

 

[dirkclod]

I only heard about the baking soda thing the other day, haven't tried it yet.

Try it. Put a drop on a old prop then sprinkle a little on it.?

 

[cheddarman]

..... I was referring to the original super glue brands .....which are like water when applied.

Superglue has always come in three thicknesses for different applications - Thin, Medium and Thick. I've used them for years building models but only heard about using baking soda with it as a filler recently! Not tried yet.
In the OP's application it would work very well me thinks!

 

[Lenj]

I only heard about the baking soda thing the other day, haven't tried it yet.

I believe the baking soda, also takes the heat out of the glue, as Superglue get very warm when curing..

 

[cheddarman]

Just experimented with the soda/superglue and yes, it acts as an accelerator but the glue was reluctant to mix until I stared it with a toothpick. If that is the case I don't see a very good application for fixing cracks as the glue does not readily soak into the glue. The glue I used was "thin".

 

[REL]

I've used super glue building balsa model airplane kits for 25+ years. There are often poor joint fits with the balsa wood ....and we used baking soda (and later micro-balloons) to fill in the gaps for a more secure bond. Later on, the thicker versions of super glue pretty much eliminated the need to use the baking soda as the thicker super glues filled gaps much better. The baking soda works best with a very thin super glue (like a newly opened bottle .... not one that has been sitting around and allowed to thicken, even a little). It needs to wick into the baking soda quickly .... before it starts to harden to achieve the best results. IMHO, i'm doubtful that any glue alone will prove to be a long lasting "fix" to the crack shown here. Maybe grinding a groove or channel with a dremel tool and inserting a piece of wire .....then filling that with epoxy would provide a little more strength in that stressed area?

 

[dirkclod]

I like JB weld sometimes but I really need something put together
forever I just get my wife to cook some chicken and dumplings.
Them things stick.?

 

[REL]

I like JB weld sometimes but I really need something put together
forever I just get my wife to cook some chicken and dumplings.
Them things stick.?

Great input Thanks for sharing !