When disaster “strikes”

[Compressorguy]

Broke one of my first snake powder measures after a couple hours work. Started to through it in the trash, I was so frustrated after being so careful. I thought about casting pewter fangs. That would be pretty cool looking but walked away for a while then decided to try pinning it. Fortunately I was able to drill 1/16” hole in each and install a pin made from a survey flag. Used some cyanoacrylate glue mixed with some fine antler saw dust. The repair is invisible and probably stronger than before. Saved one from the trash pile!

 

[Jim K]

Good job. Walking away for a bit is always a good strategy. I need to practice what I preach

 

[garypl]

Broke my first one after a couple hours work. Started to through it in the trash, I was so frustrated after being so careful. I thought about casting pewter fangs. That would be pretty cool looking but walked away for a while then decided to try pinning it. Fortunately I was able to drill 1/16” hole in each and install a pin made from a survey flag. Used some cyanoacrylate glue mixed with some fine antler saw dust. The repair is invisible and probably stronger than before. Saved one from the trash pile!

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Nice fix! What also works is superglue mixed with baking soda - extremely strong bond! Sets up fast.

 

[Compressorguy]

Nice fix! What also works is superglue mixed with baking soda - extremely strong bond! Sets up fast.

I always forget that method but I’ve used it before and it does work really well! It’s just never in reach. I need to keep a small bottle of it in the shop next to the glue for just such emergencies.

 

[BJHabermehl]

I always forget that method but I’ve used it before and it does work really well! It’s just never in reach. I need to keep a small bottle of it in the shop next to the glue for just such emergencies.

Nice dentistry!! BJH

 

[Compressorguy]

And completed!