Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
Help  I have a big problem >

Help I have a big problem

Help I have a big problem

Thread Tools
 
Old 02-06-2011, 05:05 PM
  #1  
Super Member
Thread Starter
 
jayelee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Chaumont NY
Posts: 1,127
Default

Due to the weather we moved some of my sewing stuff up to the front of the house. My sewingroom is very cold and in these frigid times it is not cost effective to try and keep it warm. I brought my large quilting table for my sewing machine out and set it on the dining table one of my big boys (cats) was up rolling around it heard a large bang and saw it laying on the floor broke the corner off it it is acrylic does anyone have any idea of how to put it back together. I really hate to have to buy a new one They dont make them for either of my vikings any more and I can only find the quilters kits on Ebay they are 279 dollars
I tried tape that wont work.
jayelee is offline  
Old 02-06-2011, 05:08 PM
  #2  
Power Poster
 
amma's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Out searching for some sunshine :-)
Posts: 58,856
Default

They make a glue specifically for acrylic, maybe that would work? Try at a hardware store. :D:D:D
amma is offline  
Old 02-06-2011, 05:11 PM
  #3  
Senior Member
 
quiltstodo's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Greensboro, NC
Posts: 572
Default

Originally Posted by amma
They make a glue specifically for acrylic, maybe that would work? Try at a hardware store. :D:D:D
I think it's called liquid solder and they make one for acrylic
quiltstodo is offline  
Old 02-06-2011, 05:12 PM
  #4  
Super Member
 
klgreene's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Brewerton, NY
Posts: 2,489
Default

Try Gorilla glue. My DH was filling out humidifier and the acrylic canister slipped and cracked all over the place. He glue it with Gorilla Glue (don't look very good) by it holds the water. So I would think it would work on your table.
klgreene is offline  
Old 02-06-2011, 05:33 PM
  #5  
Super Member
 
sewwhat85's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: missouri
Posts: 6,311
Default

i would think you could find something at hardware store
sewwhat85 is offline  
Old 02-06-2011, 05:39 PM
  #6  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: indiana
Posts: 1,379
Default

Originally Posted by jayelee
Due to the weather we moved some of my sewing stuff up to the front of the house. My sewingroom is very cold and in these frigid times it is not cost effective to try and keep it warm. I brought my large quilting table for my sewing machine out and set it on the dining table one of my big boys (cats) was up rolling around it heard a large bang and saw it laying on the floor broke the corner off it it is acrylic does anyone have any idea of how to put it back together. I really hate to have to buy a new one They dont make them for either of my vikings any more and I can only find the quilters kits on Ebay they are 279 dollars
I tried tape that wont work.
have you tried the Uglu they are advertizing on tv?my bf bought some for me & it really works as well as they say it does, on all the things i've tried it on
dar
dar627742 is offline  
Old 02-06-2011, 05:45 PM
  #7  
Junior Member
 
qnana's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Central Virginia
Posts: 119
Default

Usually the epoxy products do the best job and will clean off so it is smooth again. You will need to devise some way of clamping it while it drys. I would take the broken off piece with me to somewhere like Lowes and ask for help! If it is too thick for, say, clothes pins to hold in in place while it dries, ask them about clamps, too. good luck!
qnana is offline  
Old 02-06-2011, 06:56 PM
  #8  
Guest
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Cypress, Texas
Posts: 4,728
Default

You might check with a glass company in your area...the one I use in Houston does acrylic as well. Bet they would have a good repair solution for you.
emerald46 is offline  
Old 02-06-2011, 07:28 PM
  #9  
Senior Member
 
pinecone's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: New England
Posts: 821
Default

Originally Posted by emerald46
You might check with a glass company in your area...the one I use in Houston does acrylic as well. Bet they would have a good repair solution for you.
That is what my Dad did when he made a plexi stand for the DVD player. The glue they recommended was a bit smelly but as he was only using it once he wasn't worried. He used a pipette to lay a bead of the epoxy along the length of the plexi. Looks fine. Good luck.

piney
pinecone is offline  
Old 02-06-2011, 07:39 PM
  #10  
Super Member
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Merced, CA
Posts: 4,188
Default

I'm not too sure about what this looks like, but could you possibly put another layer of wood/plastic/plexiglass under it for strength
after it is glued back together?
Maybe even glue the two layers together? Or is the height just right as it is now?
Ramona Byrd is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Marsh
Main
45
06-30-2013 12:49 PM
angelmama22
Main
52
04-09-2013 04:54 AM
Airwick156
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
13
01-19-2011 11:14 PM
Boston1954
Main
8
06-18-2010 08:16 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



FREE Quilting Newsletter