[Boatanchors] Repairing Ceramic

[J. Forster]

I would not use quick set epoxy as it might thicken before fully flowed.

Option 1:  Corning made some special ceramic glue for repairing china. It
could be used on teapots and cups and would survive the dishwasher. If
that is still available, it'd be my first choice.

Option 2: Use a clear, unfilled, two part, slower setting epoxy. Warm the
pieces a bit before applying the epoxy so it flows better. Try and make
the glue line as thin as you possibly can. Clamp, or use rubber bands to
hold it together. Remove any surface excess with alcohol or acetone while
unset.

FWIW,

-John

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> Listmates,
>
> I have a cracked ceramic (steatite?) support on the large plate tuning
> capacitor in a Viking 500. It's a nice "clean" crack. I would like
> suggestions for the best glue to use for repair. I would assume quick set
> epoxy would be okay but thought I better ask ...
>
> 73, Bob
> WØYVA
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