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Well that's unfortunate
Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2021 2:02 pm
by HopefulSSer
As I continue cleaning I discovered this. The slide locks were very worn and I think the PO got in the habit of overtightening it.....
Re: Well that's unfortunate
Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2021 2:07 pm
by JPG
Not a show stopper. A simple bridge across the crack(closed) should make it serviceable. They come up often on E-Bay.
Re: Well that's unfortunate
Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2021 2:55 pm
by HopefulSSer
Ooo I like that idea
Re: Well that's unfortunate
Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2021 4:15 pm
by edma194
I have a cracked one. That one is older than yours, 1954 I'm pretty sure. Someone mentioned they were sandcasting the aluminum parts back then and those would be more susceptible to cracking than the newer molded versions.
Re: Well that's unfortunate
Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2021 4:17 pm
by HopefulSSer
I took JPG's suggestion and put a strap across it on the inside -- 4 bolts holding it while the epoxy sets. Hopefully that will be the end of it.