Any ideas on glue?
1 Attachment(s)
I just got a Singer 500 and the cord is damaged. The cord is actually functional and the wires are still in place but the molded part of the cord is split open. I would like to glue it and possibly use some shrink tape over that for reinforcement. I'm not sure what kind of glue would be best for this. The break is a clean tear through the rubber so if I use the right thing I am hopeful for a good repair.
Any ideas what I should use? |
I would consider "Barge Cement"
|
Originally Posted by SteveH
(Post 6796351)
I would consider "Barge Cement"
Thanks Steve. |
I would use black RTV for a temporary fix. Then as soon as was convenient I'd replace the cord assembly. Joe
|
Sugru might be a good choice.
|
Originally Posted by Mrs. SewNSew
(Post 6796357)
I have some of that so I'll go read the cardboard. I can't even tell if the material is vinyl, pvc, rubber, plastic or nylon. Probably not PVC, I'm not sure how far that application goes back.
Thanks Steve. The thing that I like about barge cement is that although it cures completely, it does not harden. It also can be applied underwater.... It was literally designed to glue rubber bumpers to barges |
Steve, I think that's going to be my best bet. I'll glue it now and secure it with a rubberband overnight.
|
BTW, the Black RTV would work well too. I just do not know how well it would stick to the original.
I would agree with Joe and replace the cord or at least the plug when the option is available |
Christy,
I'd probably try building up the area layer by layer using liquid tape. It's a great product, I've been using it for years to repair nicks in wires. |
you can buy a new cord from sew-classic
|
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 09:17 PM. |