posted on February 13, 2005 11:49:19 AM new
I have an absolutely gorgeous antique pickle castor frame that I'd like to sell, but unfortunately one of the feet has broken off. It is made of a metal material and I don't know if there is a glue that is made to adhere metal to metal or is that something that can be welded? I have had other pieces made of silver-plate or other types of metals that have been damaged and I've tried SuperGlue with no luck. Any suggestions or experience with this type of material?
posted on February 13, 2005 12:34:30 PM new
Go To an auto part place and ask them as there is glue for most metals which don't cost much and you have little to loose. Be sure to test and note in your auction to avoid a big problem with buyer.
posted on February 13, 2005 09:39:18 PM new
Being in the auto industry most of my life, you probably won't find any product that will glue your items very well. The products that do work decent will also show the repair. You could try JB Weld, or a two part epoxy kit which is about the best glue type repair.
Welding will work good if your item is steel, but if it is pot metal, welding will simply melt it.
Either way, the repair is going to show and will likely not hold well.
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posted on February 13, 2005 09:56:12 PM new
Forget trying to use super glue. All that stuff is good for is getting a finger hopelessly stuck to a printed circuit board. (Don't ask!! I'm still trying to forget that one). An epoxy is your best bet. It's hard to find the good stuff, like what your dentist uses to set a gold crown. We have an annual gem and rock show here and one of the vendors carries some of the exotic stuff and that's where I get mine. Also, you might get lucky at a hobby shop.
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posted on February 13, 2005 10:02:29 PM new
Go to your local dentist & see if he will glue it for you. I don't know what stuff is but mine glued in my new bridge & told me to see him in 6 months.
Life Is Too Short To Drink Bad Wine
posted on February 14, 2005 12:44:51 AM new
I agree with stonecold613 JB Weld might work. I have sealed cracked engine blocks with it and it lasted for years.
