8mm Forum: Sankyo Sound 500 Elevation Adjuster repair

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Posted by Adam McAlmont (Member # 6518) on August 19, 2018, 10:02 AM:

Hello! I have a Sanko Sound 500 and the base of the height adjuster has broken off. The entire peice-- base and threaded portion--were one solid plastic piece. Any recommendations on glue/adhesive to repair this? Model glue? Gorilla Glue? Not sure what kind of plastic it is, so your recommendations are greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Posted by Brian Fretwell (Member # 4302) on August 19, 2018, 11:49 AM:

I would try an epoxy glue myself. The sort you mix together and use quickly, then clamp together until the recommended time elapses.

Posted by Adam McAlmont (Member # 6518) on August 19, 2018, 04:26 PM:

Thanks Brian!

Posted by Barry Fritz (Member # 1865) on August 19, 2018, 04:38 PM:

I agree with an epoxy. Gorilla makes one and JB Weld is very good also. Do a Google search and see if anybody has done comparison testing of various brands.

Posted by Adam McAlmont (Member # 6518) on August 19, 2018, 05:02 PM:

Thanks for the brand recommendations Barry.

Posted by Nantawat Kittiwarakul (Member # 6050) on August 20, 2018, 10:12 AM:

Another vote for epoxy. Sucessfully repaired broken plastic part in my vcr,where usual superglue failed. [Smile]

Posted by Steve Klare (Member # 12) on August 20, 2018, 10:26 AM:

Super glue is strong but brittle. Epoxy is strong and tough: it will take a lot more abuse without developing cracks and failing.

-bigger pain in the butt to apply, but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do!

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