Instead of using a black glue, try Boot-Fix Shoe Glue. This is what I have used to reglue a rubber sole to my hiking boots. It is a superglue, and it is extremely strong yet flexible. It also dries clear. One day I will try using this to reglue hammer felt.
Another option is Jim Coleman's super-strong CA glue (Colemantools.com). Glue anything to anything, literally. Even nylon to nylon. Dries clear. I wouldn't be without it.
Paul McCloud
San Diego
Peter Grey:
Alden,
IMO the least offensive procedure would be to file the wings of the flanges so as to keep the profile of the birdseye. That is what I have done when needed.
That being said, in the TTT section of PTJ many months ago, someone showed a flange repair that I have now employed several times with outstanding success. The flange is cracked/split down the middle through the screw hole. Drill for a round toothpick sideways through the "meat" of the flange (I do front and back for solidity) carefully work medium CA (see below) in and around and insert toothpicks...let cure, snip...very solid repair. Very impressive...kudos to whoever thought this up.
This is ACTUALLY what I would do in your case, if the wood can take it. It will be substantially stronger with this repair.
A word on CA glue. BSI makes a black, rubber toughened CA adhesive called IC2000. Thus stuff is incredibly strong...like epoxy. Any structural repairs I have been using this for several years. If you need very strong...SLIGHTLY flexible...shock resistant...waterproof repair, this stuff is great. The one drawback is that it is black. Obvious limitation there, but if cosmetics ain't an issue this is another product to add to your arsenal of tricks.
Chris,
I would love to see a pic of your little birdseye tool!
Pwg
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Peter Grey
Stratham NH
603-686-2395
pianodoctor57@gmail.com
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Alden,
IMO the least offensive procedure would be to file the wings of the flanges so as to keep the profile of the birdseye. That is what I have done when needed.
That being said, in the TTT section of PTJ many months ago, someone showed a flange repair that I have now employed several times with outstanding success. The flange is cracked/split down the middle through the screw hole. Drill for a round toothpick sideways through the "meat" of the flange (I do front and back for solidity) carefully work medium CA (see below) in and around and insert toothpicks...let cure, snip...very solid repair. Very impressive...kudos to whoever thought this up.
This is ACTUALLY what I would do in your case, if the wood can take it. It will be substantially stronger with this repair.
A word on CA glue. BSI makes a black, rubber toughened CA adhesive called IC2000. Thus stuff is incredibly strong...like epoxy. Any structural repairs I have been using this for several years. If you need very strong...SLIGHTLY flexible...shock resistant...waterproof repair, this stuff is great. The one drawback is that it is black. Obvious limitation there, but if cosmetics ain't an issue this is another product to add to your arsenal of tricks.
Chris,
I would love to see a pic of your little birdseye tool!
Pwg
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Peter Grey
Stratham NH
603-686-2395
pianodoctor57@gmail.com
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