Author: ron b
Date: 2005-12-01 04:25
First of all, Saxlite, before you do anything, you'll need to find a way to hold the two pieces together tightly so they won't move at all. Maybe your tech friend will loan you a tone hole jig or something like that to hold it together, totally immobile while it "mends". I made a jig out of threaded rod (hardware store), nuts and washers.
There are many ways to approach this type of repair, all of them good. Some are a little better than others. You'll need to pick one that suits your circumstances and available materials and equipment.
Ferree's recommends Jet Magic and it does a good job, from what I'm told. I've also used black epoxy with good results. In any case, whatever you decide to use, don't let those pieces move until everything is set and cured properly. Do your cosmetic clean-up after the repair process is done.
Acrylic Cement (from Tap's Plastic) has worked very well for me on several Bundy plastic horns. It's a very thin runny liquid adhesive -- runs like water. Available locally right away, so you don't have to wait for shipping time. With the pieces snugged tightly, you apply a drop or two of cement to the crack. The thin cement will "flash" through the cracked area almost instantly. A [verrrry] little goes a long way so, *don't over-do it*.
If you can take the broken pieces to the plastic store, they might be able to tell you right away which cement to use. I've never done a Vito. The plastic may be a different variety than Bundys.
Our friend, Gordon, uses pins as a re-enforcement measure on tenon repairs. Maybe he'll find time to respond to this thread.
- r![[cool]](http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/smileys/cool.gif) n b -
p.s. -- I forgot to mention that alcohol is NOT RECOMMENDED for cleaning plastic. Use mild detergent and warm water to clean the surfaces before gluing. Alcohol, we're told, will to bad things to the molecular structure of some plastics. It's best not to 'chance it'.
Post Edited (2005-12-01 04:30)
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