Hello All This is my first time talking on this forum, although I have been lurking in the back ground for quite some time.
first of all I was wondering if I should pop a bull's eye in a bat wing or should I just try to drill it. Also is there a way to make bat wing's to practice on?
Thanks in advance.
bat wing issues
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REDGMC
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GlassStarz
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Re: bat wing issues
I have an old WD screw type injector in the tool box that I never use except for the ugly bat
I drill to the center of the spot apply injector then slowly scew the injector up and down like im plunging the toilet I do this for 8 or 10 times then leave it with pressure for a couple minutes then repeat the plunging I do this several times while monitoring it from inside. When it looks like I have got it I leave it under pressure for another minute or 2 then pressure cure
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I drill to the center of the spot apply injector then slowly scew the injector up and down like im plunging the toilet I do this for 8 or 10 times then leave it with pressure for a couple minutes then repeat the plunging I do this several times while monitoring it from inside. When it looks like I have got it I leave it under pressure for another minute or 2 then pressure cure
Bats suck!
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screenman
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Re: bat wing issues
A bats wing is surely just as easy to repair as any other break. I tend to drill and pop and fill and charge job done.
To make a bats wing on practise glass first make sure you wear protective glasses and gloves etc. I then find I can create a bats wing using a carbon tipped scribe and a small hammer, this I find works better for this style of break than an automatic centre (center) punch which tends to make a starbreak.
I use plastic injectors but over the years have tried lots of other kits and I have never had a problem with bats wings, so I do not think the type of system you use would create the problem only the technique.
To make a bats wing on practise glass first make sure you wear protective glasses and gloves etc. I then find I can create a bats wing using a carbon tipped scribe and a small hammer, this I find works better for this style of break than an automatic centre (center) punch which tends to make a starbreak.
I use plastic injectors but over the years have tried lots of other kits and I have never had a problem with bats wings, so I do not think the type of system you use would create the problem only the technique.
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jonnyques
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Re: bat wing issues
For me I tend to look at the size ond shape of the Bat Wing. If its large, 3/8" and up and some flaring that is widening in the wing, Ill try it first without drilling. If its a small one with very little flaring then I know its a tighty and will tend to drill and pop. You'll find several different views on this with drill VS no drill. Try both and see what works well for you. I have drilled ones that refuse to fill fully. I guess if you try to do ALL of them without drilling, you'll find out for your self which size and shape tend to be tough. Then you'll reconize before you start what your in for and if you should drill. Ive never had a problem drilling a repair I have started without drilling. JMO
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