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#50307
Mon Apr 12 2004 04:09 PM
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I have a old narrow glass globe body that was a freeie, but it has a piece of glass broken out (on the side)at that the screw hole for the lens. I have the piece that is broken out. What kind of epoxy can I use to repair it(nonyellowing type).Would it show after the repair? I hate to toss it out because have a nice lens that I can put in it.
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Randy
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#50308
Mon Apr 12 2004 06:44 PM
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Randy, can you post a picture of whats broke? Would the lens cover it?
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#50309
Mon Apr 12 2004 07:04 PM
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Randy,
Try super glue. It should hold the broken piece in OK. I wouldn't trust it to hold the screw in place by itself though. Once you have the broken piece glued and the lens bolted on you should use some clear silicone caulk to hold the lens. Run a thin bead around the edge of the lens.
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#50310
Mon Apr 12 2004 08:32 PM
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#50311
Tue Apr 13 2004 03:54 AM
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WOW!! Thats bad... i agree with Bob and that's the only way. The clear silicone caulk sucks but that way you can use the body. If it was me i would just use it to hold a single lens. Good luck!
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#50312
Tue Apr 13 2004 07:02 AM
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Run a longer scew with a plastic washer behind it and extra nut for safety. UHMW material is close on color, cheap easy to find. Teflon rod is probably better but more $ and harder to find..good luck,,I would sure try to use the body!
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#50313
Tue Apr 13 2004 04:19 PM
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I wouldn't put a expensive lens on it.
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