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Old 03-30-2009, 05:35 PM
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i was thinking about trying to glue the cracks together but they are really tight not sure if glue would wick in

the piece is 7" in dia., 11 mill thick, 5/16

any idea how long it would take to make a piece up?
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Old 03-30-2009, 06:25 PM
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Weldon should wick in. Also, Silicone can be smeard for a patch, if it's just leaks your worried about. Looks like fittings tightened to tight? I'd suggest silicone on fittings to seal them so you dont have to tighten as tight to get a seal
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Methylene chloride would certainly wick into that crack and it would be better than new.
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Wick the glue in and then remove the fitting to allow the crack to close, then when dry re-assemble the fitting with either less force or use silicone as suggested.
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The water like Weldon is Weldon 4.

I tried it on a seam once that was leaking without much luck, might have more luck on a crack.
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thought I had a old lid but must be buried deep. Came across this blank ~5.25" diameter, would it work for you?

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Methylene chloride would certainly wick into that crack and it would be better than new.
I agree to use methylene chloride for this repair, but I wouldn't agree it's better than new.. its been damaged
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i was thinking about trying to glue the cracks together but they are really tight not sure if glue would wick in

the piece is 7" in dia., 11 mill thick, 5/16

any idea how long it would take to make a piece up?
Maybe 10 minutes total to setup my machine and cut it (cnc router). I have some 1/4" scraps that would do the trick.
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Maybe 10 minutes total to setup my machine and cut it (cnc router). I have some 1/4" scraps that would do the trick.
Oh, can I be your friend when I move to Kamloops, a CNC

Seriously though what kind do you have? I have been thinking of making one once I have some time.

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I have a CNC too. But no Acrylic scraps
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