air in break after repaired

[DaveC]

Mind you, I don't immediately start by drilling the ends of all stars. I first try all of the other techniques mentioned numerous times in this forum.

[gold star wsr]

dgarza,

As you practice, you will grow in wisdom and knowledge, and there will be new techniques that you will learn, and others that you will be using less and less. When I have a star break with a leg that will not fill, I go to vacuum, slide the injector away from the pit and drill (If I did not already drill) and pop a bull's eye. This seems to release the pressure that is restricting the resin flow, and it fills nicely.

As for heat: IMHO, if you are using your equipment and resin properly, there should be very few times when heat application will be necessary. Most times it actually works against you, because it expands the glass and closes the very channel you are attempting to fill. Its looks filled, but when the glass cools and and contracts, there you see the crack again. Wrong application can also prevent star legs from filling.

None of us learned all we know without practice, so keep on keeping on.