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Old 01-28-2008
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Default Re: How do you fix these?

I treat these the same as a combination. First I clean the pit well I use my drill for this but do not drill into the break. I then make sure the damage is dry and at the temperature of the surrounding glass. Next I place some resin into the pit and apply my vacuum pump at full vacuum for a couple of seconds and then release, you will be suprised at how much they fill. I might do this a couple of times depending on the first effect. I then apply the bridge and proceed as normal. Making sure you are shading from direct or indirect UV at all times.

Now I will explain the reason why I use this procedure. On a combination or a break of this style very little injector pressure is required to close the central legs up. Just think of the shape and you will understand my point. Why do I use the drill, personaly I find with a ball shaped bur they make a great tool for cleaning the pit far better than I can with a scribe. Just the lightest of touches does the job.
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