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Plastic repair
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2017 7:35 pm
by malleestump
I noticed my fish finder transducer was Broken at the mounting bracket today.ive never had any luck with so called plastic glue repair kits.I did a bit of research on the net and I decided to weld the joint together using my electric soldering iron.After 10 minutes I'd welded the two parts together and it seems quite ridged again.If you need more plastic to build up the weld then use a black Lego block.
Re: Plastic repair
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2017 11:15 pm
by Nude up
More than one way to skin a cat good thinking hope it holds for you
Re: Plastic repair
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2017 5:04 am
by denis barden
Luv your repair.
Kool for Kats
Re: Plastic repair
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2017 6:32 am
by barra mick
Nice job
Re: Plastic repair
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2017 2:53 pm
by drew 2
Ya still got it gus :thumbsup:
Re: Plastic repair
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2017 3:08 pm
by davek
Good job young Gus, :a_goodjob: cheers davo
Re: Plastic repair
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2017 3:20 pm
by Lightningx
Nice work mate :thumbsup:
Re: Plastic repair
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2017 6:38 pm
by malleestump
Thanks guys .i had another thought today and decided to strengthen the melted joint with some electrical copper wire .Only bloke in the world who couldn't put a hand on a Lego block when required.Took the cap of a empty turps bottle and cut some strips to melt the copper over and around the join.Wont know until I float the old bugger one day how good a job I've done.
Re: Plastic repair
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 2:45 am
by cahoona
let us know if it works great idea
Re: Plastic repair
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 7:36 am
by 4liters
From talking to the plastic welder who did some work on my yak, you need to be careful that the plastic you are joining is the same type or it won't mix properly and the join will be weak