Repair

Post by **Brian F.** » Sat Mar 06, 2004 4:35 pm

I have a reel that is, using some of Pflueger's catalog terms, "reverse bound" (metal on the inside edge and rim of the tailplate). It has a crack on the tailplate that runs across thru the end cap but (thank goodness) it is not visible on the outside of the plate.

Does anyone know of some kind of epoxy or adhesive that might be thin or liquid enough to get into a hairline crack and not adversely affect the hard rubber? I'd like to prevent the crack from getting worse but it may not be necessary to do anything at all. I imagine something like super glue would be a bad thing?

SWIM JIG · Post by **SWIM JIG** » Sat Mar 06, 2004 8:47 pm

Brian, remeber what I emailed you about? and said I didnt want that method out to the world? well use a smaller diamiter and the 2 part epoxy and the mixture I told you about, (we now use 6min 2 part by Great PLANES 6min pro Epoxy its made in the USA! their web site is www.greatplanes.com mix it a bit hevier on the hardner, and not on a rainy day! Ben Franklin stores carry it or can get it for you. Now if you will email me at I will explane the process again. your ohio Conection Col. Milton Lorens aka SWIM JIG

Post by **john elder** » Sat Mar 06, 2004 9:01 pm

or you can just use regular 2-ton epoxy...it will be thin enough to get down in the crack with the help of a business card, exacto blade, or razor blade, depending on the size of the crack.

Post by **Brian F.** » Sat Mar 06, 2004 9:03 pm

Mahalo guys, next time I'll just go right to the experts!

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Thanks!