[Boatanchors] Re: Need glue recommendation for ceramic switch

[Ken Kaplan]

I'm sure everyone has their favorite glue. Not exactly sure what part you are talking about but 
I'd suggest trying JB Weld if you need a glue that can also act as a structural component. It's 
available in a regular and Kwik cure version. The "Kwik" cure is quick - within 4 minutes. It is 
a 2 part epoxy glue. Once cured, it can be ground of filed. You can find it at any hardware 
store. Don't know about the ceramic. If is is not clean or very glossy, it might be a good idea 
to abrade it a little bit with some 400 or 600 carborundum paper.

73 Ken kb7rgg

> Hello,
>
> I am trying to repair a ceramic switch.  The metal contact piece that goes 
> on the
> inner rotating "circle" needs to be glued in place.  I have tried two 
> different common
> household epoxies and a household cement (Duco, I think) with no luck.  The
> piece seems to be stuck down but then it does not take much to make it come
> off again.  I've tried cleaning the ceramic with solvent but that does not 
> seem to
> help.  Does anyone have a glue that they can recommend....or possible a 
> solvent
> or etcher that will clean the ceramic.
>
> thanks, 73,
> Phil
> W5BVB