In a conversation with Joyal about patching a stem that had a yellow/orange tint I suggested that he try the amber super glue from Stew Mac. He replied that he had tried it and done a video on it on You Tube. He said it was too clear and not opaque enough for a good match. He sent me the link to his You Tube video on using the Stewart MacDonald Amber coloured super glue.
Since You Tube is not something I have ever done, I was intrigued with it. I thought it would be great to post the link here for you to have a look at.
The amber super glue Joyal is using is available online at:
http://www.stewmac.com/Materials_and_Supplies/Glues_and_Adhesives/Glues/StewMac_Super_Glues/StewMac_Tinted_Super_Glue.html
Part 2 is a continuation of this work and is found under the title “Yellow Acrylic Stem Patch – Part 2 – Joyal Taylor (aka holymolar)” can be read at this link https://rebornpipes.com/2014/07/08/yellow-acrylic-stem-patch-part-2-joyal-taylor-aka-holymolar/
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Interesting. I would have guessed “smoothing” the hole would have made it more difficult for the Super-glue to adhere to? But, apparently not!
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I once repaired a real amber stem using amber epoxy http://www.ebay.com/itm//170942527549
The results were fairly similar, with the epoxy not being opaque enough, although it wasn’t as clear as the super glue.I think the epoxy would be good for glueing a clean break together.
I have always wondered about getting some real amber resin and melting it down for such repairs, but don’t want to advertise amber stem repairs unless I was sure it would work, as no-one else will touch them!!
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