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    crown graphic help cracked wood

    So the wind was too much for my crown graphic and it took a tumble, the wood around the tripod mount has cracked and the mount area is now loose.
    was thinking of using a small brass plate to cover the crack and strengthen it in that area or would that be over kill??
    So does anybody have any idea's

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    Re: crown graphic help cracked wood

    I'd peel off the leather and use a modern wood glue like Tite Bond I (not waterproof) or II (waterproof). Modern glues are literally stronger than wood. Just get the pieces together in the original orientation so you're not filling in space with the glue, and clamp it for a couple hours if at all possible. It will be good as new.

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    Re: crown graphic help cracked wood

    ideal i will just glue it in that instance saves mucking about

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    Re: crown graphic help cracked wood

    For boat hull work we used Resorcinol glues. High temperature and water exposure tolerant. Comes in a powder add water mix. Big issue is getting it deep into the crack/s. ANd good clamping pressure. Closer the bond sides stronger the joint. Cam in a very small like 1/2 pint can or larger at the local lumberyard in Florida. (Many boats around).

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    Re: crown graphic help cracked wood

    Quote Originally Posted by Kevin Crisp View Post
    I'd peel off the leather and use a modern wood glue like Tite Bond I (not waterproof) or II (waterproof). Modern glues are literally stronger than wood. Just get the pieces together in the original orientation so you're not filling in space with the glue, and clamp it for a couple hours if at all possible. It will be good as new.
    I agree. This (above) is how I repaired the multiple cracks in the bed of my 8x10 Ansco. I slightly diluted the glue to make it a little bit runnier, then I used a syringe from Lee Valley Tools (can be had from many vendors) to get the glue deep down into the cracks.

    Edit :: I also had a problem with worn out screw holes for the bed racks. I drilled them out, made Oak plugs using a plug drilling tool (also from Lee Valley), then glued the plugs into the holes. You'd need dynamite to get it apart now.

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    Re: crown graphic help cracked wood

    What about "Gorilla Glue"?
    http://www.gorillatough.com/

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    Here is an eBay vendor selling stainless steel tripod sockets made in Germany.

    eBay USA:
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skink-tripod...item45fe086a29

    eBay Europe:
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skink-Stativ...item43ad75adf3

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    Re: crown graphic help cracked wood

    Can't over-emphasize the need to clamp the parts together strongly while whatever glue you choose cures.

    On the other hand, a properly styled brass plate might look pretty cool on a graflex... Don't forget the second tripod mount point under the carrying handle if you do something artsy!

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    Re: crown graphic help cracked wood

    Ive used some wood glue i had kicking around to secure it so lets see if that holds

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    Re: crown graphic help cracked wood

    Any wood glue will be fine. Elmer's White Glue would be fine.

    You're basically gluing mahogany (I think it is plywood) which will be splintered some so you'll have lots of surface area for strength. Good alignment and clamping are key.

    I've become a fan of the Tite-Bond glues after I glued two pieces of wood together for a test and then broke them apart and found that one side pulled the wood away from the other. Can't get stronger than that.

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    Re: crown graphic help cracked wood

    Gorilla glue expands while setting, no? Anyway, good old Elmer's is still my favorite - from habit.

    An advantage to the old wood and animal glues is that it can be undone easily. If you ever have to break down an old wooden camera, remove metal parts and briefly nuke in the microwave. The parts pull away easily, even with arthritic hands.

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