Fixing cracked fipples
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joeryan
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Fixing cracked fipples
Hello all - I have two Feadogs, a C and D, of which I'm fond. Both have developed hairline cracks in the fipple. Any advice on fixing? Tape? Glue? Chewing gum? Best, Joe
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Re: Fixing cracked fipples
Is the crack vertical? along the socket? Water thin glue (for plastic, if available). Also they have hose clamps that you can tighten with a screwdriver, slightly bigger than those you would use for a fuel line. These can help keep tension (be careful not to apply too much)on the socket.
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Re: Fixing cracked fipples
I've got two Clare whistle heads that have cracked where the tube fits into the head (socket?). In each instance I've successfully run a drop of "water-thin" cyanoacrylate adhesive (Super Glue) into the crack then IMMEDIATELY and very promptly whipped a binding of strong thread (braided fishing line) around the repair ... they won't split again at that point!joeryan wrote:Hello all - I have two Feadogs, a C and D, of which I'm fond. Both have developed hairline cracks in the fipple. Any advice on fixing? Tape? Glue? Chewing gum? Best, Joe
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Re: Fixing cracked fipples
All of my high whistles have been repaired...first, Buy some clear finger-nail polish,black(whatever color you like) sewing thread, Assuming the crack is in the collar and even if it isn't? You want to paint clear finger-nail polish all around said collar then,wrap sewing thread around said collar(while nail polish is wet). After that,paint thread with clear finger-nail polish(at least 2 coats). If, the crack runs from window to the collar? paint the crack with clear finger-nail polish all the way to the collar! You can prevent a crack by doing the same steps! I do this to all my Gens,Feadogs, oaks,etc. Hope this helps, Mickeyjoeryan wrote:Hello all - I have two Feadogs, a C and D, of which I'm fond. Both have developed hairline cracks in the fipple. Any advice on fixing? Tape? Glue? Chewing gum? Best, Joe