Subject:
|
Re: Blashemy? - Repairing LEGO Bricks?
|
Newsgroups:
|
lugnet.general
|
Date:
|
Thu, 16 Nov 2000 15:25:38 GMT
|
Viewed:
|
688 times
|
| |
|
|
In lugnet.general, Dave Schuler writes:
> In lugnet.general, Jim Rosikiewicz writes: • <snip>
> Other choices include Ambroid Proweld and Tenax 7R, both of which
> are also solvents to be used with care.
> This brings to mind another question; regardless of the potential
> blasphemy of gluing separate LEGO bricks to create a single piece, what is
> the prevailing wisdom on gluing broken bricks to repair them?
>
> Dave!
I'm curious as to where the Ambroid Proweld and or Tenax 7R might be
obtained. In the recent past, I've used basically what Eric used, ABS/PVC
MEK, which is not much of a solvent (plastic melter, plastic combiner), but
more of a binding agent. The only reason I've used this is because I had on
good advice (A particular Lego Outlet store uses MEK for repairs of their
fixtures) that this the best thing to use.
I've not let my construction experiance to be focused on strictly Lego, but
have done a variety of polystyrene (sp) models, using a solvent that binds
(combines) when evaporated. (BTW, this makes for some wonderful effects,
because you can mold/bend extrude polystyrene when in this state.)
Using this solvent on ABS though has met with horifying results, especially
when trying to repair some of my old worn and broken pieces.
Anyway, I'm sure I like others would be interested in obtaining either of
these if a possible source was known.
Thanks in advance.
Rich
--
Have Fun! C-Ya!
Legoman34
*****
Legoman34 (Richard W. Schamus)... (My views do not necessarily express the
views of my employer...)
BRICKFEST 2001 IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER... START MAKING PLANS TODAY.
Card carrying LUGNET MEMBER: #70
Visit http://www.wamalug.org &
http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/Castle/1334
...(the wait is over...)
..."The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself." ...
*****
|
|
Message has 2 Replies:
 | | Re: Blashemy? - Repairing LEGO Bricks?
|
| (...) Up until about a year ago I worked at a hobby store in State College, PA that sold both of these, as well as a host of cyanoacrylate solvents. I've seen Ambroid at a few other outlets, but I haven't really looked for Tenax 7R. If you're (...) (24 years ago, 16-Nov-00, to lugnet.general)
|
Message is in Reply To:
| | Re: Blashemy? - Repairing LEGO Bricks?
|
| (...) I have used jet glue (available at most hobby stores) with some success, though, as a solvent, the glue can potentially foul the bricks if you're not careful. Other choices include Ambroid Proweld and Tenax 7R, both of which are also solvents (...) (24 years ago, 16-Nov-00, to lugnet.general)
|
13 Messages in This Thread:
  
 
- Entire Thread on One Page:
- Nested:
All | Brief | Compact | Dots
Linear:
All | Brief | Compact
This Message and its Replies on One Page:
- Nested:
All | Brief | Compact | Dots
Linear:
All | Brief | Compact
|
|
|
|
