WW2JAKE Posted February 26, 2015 Share #1 Posted February 26, 2015 so i bought this for my grandpa... and while taking pictures i dropped it and broke one of the pins off and quite honestly i wanted to slam my head into the wall, any idea how to fix this or can someone fix it for me...thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted February 26, 2015 Share #2 Posted February 26, 2015 It's good that you still have the original "prong".Looks like a fairly simple solder job should take care of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WW2JAKE Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted February 26, 2015 It's good that you still have the original "prong".Looks like a fairly simple solder job should take care of it. well see thats what i was thinking but i have a soldering iron or a torch for sweating pipes. i dont think either is a good choice in this case... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted February 26, 2015 Share #4 Posted February 26, 2015 Try an epoxy glue. JB Weld or something similiar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADMIN Posted February 26, 2015 Share #5 Posted February 26, 2015 You might go to a local jewelry store and see if they can't fix it really quick. They often will be able to do it for you in no time. Plus, it would look a lot nicer than if an inexperienced person tried soldering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WW2JAKE Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share #6 Posted February 26, 2015 You might go to a local jewelry store and see if they can't fix it really quick. They often will be able to do it for you in no time. Plus, it would look a lot nicer than if an inexperienced person tried soldering. hadn't thought of that, headed to one down the street right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellasilva Posted February 26, 2015 Share #7 Posted February 26, 2015 You might go to a local jewelry store and see if they can't fix it really quick. They often will be able to do it for you in no time. Plus, it would look a lot nicer than if an inexperienced person tried soldering.I agree. Most jewelry stores are quite adept and prepared for stuff like that, even if it isn't something they sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WW2JAKE Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share #8 Posted February 26, 2015 Just talked to the guy he said he wouldn't because the way to fix it would more than likely damage the enamel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellasilva Posted February 26, 2015 Share #9 Posted February 26, 2015 When all else fails..a dab of crazy glue will do the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmar Posted February 26, 2015 Share #10 Posted February 26, 2015 A small dot of JB Weld (found at any hardware store). As long as it isn't getting constant back and forth use. It works like magic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted February 26, 2015 Share #11 Posted February 26, 2015 Just talked to the guy he said he wouldn't because the way to fix it would more than likely damage the enamel Thats why I suggested an epoxy type glue.To heat this would damage it. Being a pot metal base and not sterling or a gold filled type of metal it would be a harder to repair item for a jeweler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Linz Posted February 26, 2015 Share #12 Posted February 26, 2015 I agree with jmar. A dab of JB Weld is what you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WW2JAKE Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share #13 Posted February 26, 2015 Yeah got some on the way back home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WW2JAKE Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share #14 Posted February 26, 2015 that was irritating putting that prong on there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panzerbait Posted February 26, 2015 Share #15 Posted February 26, 2015 that was irritating putting that prong on there...Patience grasshopper! JB Weld works great...you have to just make sure you let it set for at least 24 hours after you apply it. Resist the temptation to touch it for that long and it should work fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1SG_1st_Cav Posted February 26, 2015 Share #16 Posted February 26, 2015 SUPER GLUE and a steady hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WW2JAKE Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share #17 Posted February 26, 2015 Patience grasshopper! JB Weld works great...you have to just make sure you let it set for at least 24 hours after you apply it. Resist the temptation to touch it for that long and it should work fine. its on top of the fire place out of sight lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WW2JAKE Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share #18 Posted February 27, 2015 hardly even noticeable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted February 28, 2015 Share #19 Posted February 28, 2015 So did you end up using the JB Weld? It looks great....Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WW2JAKE Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share #20 Posted February 28, 2015 So did you end up using the JB Weld? It looks great....Kat I used an other similar epoxy that was tested for 2500 lbs I believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted February 28, 2015 Share #21 Posted February 28, 2015 Looks nice Jake. Even if you get a little over flow of epoxy on the base or nail you can touch it up with gold or copper paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawberry 9 Posted February 28, 2015 Share #22 Posted February 28, 2015 SUPER GLUE and a steady hand. They must have changed the recipe for super and crazy glue. It only seems to glue skin nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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