[Boatanchors] Repairing Ceramic

[Bob Sullivan]

Rob,

Yes, I had initially decided against JB Weld for the reason you mentioned.
I appears that 2-part epoxy is my best bet. Thanks for your comments.

73, Bob
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On Oct 1, 2012, at 9:30 PM, Rob Atkinson wrote:

> I recommend 2 ton crystal epoxy, the clear type.  It has really worked
> well for me.  You need to set it up with some compression for 24
> hours.  I used it to glue broken inductor micalex (sp?) that holds the
> inductor and link on a KW Matchbox.  The assembly got smashed up in
> shipping because the shipper was obviously unfamiliar with vintage
> radio gear and its vulnerabilities.  The broken pieces went back
> together and it works like a champ.
> 
> I want to warn you about using JB Weld.  It seems like a good material
> but I would not use it for RF or h.v. parts.  It has metallic content
> and could pose a problem.
> 
> 73
> 
> Rob
> K5UJ
>