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Re: Shade needs to be glued back in on C+P sextant
From: Peter Monta
Date: 2021 Jun 5, 17:11 -0400
From: Peter Monta
Date: 2021 Jun 5, 17:11 -0400
Another option might be crystal cement used by watchmakers to secure glass crystals to their bezels. Almost identical application. Here's a link to one vendor:
Actually I've used this very glue to attach a new shade to its mount on a Navy Mark 2 sextant some years back, so I can testify that it works. Cleanup is fairly friendly---unlike epoxy, you can use a soft tool like a bamboo stick or a toothpick to peel away any excess along the edges, giving a clean and orderly join line. (Try the toothpick to clean out the old glue as well.)
Cheers,
Peter
