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7-Aug-2008
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bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman
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Repairing cracks in a pot.
I'm interested in purchasing an old round cascade pot, but the bottom of the pot is damaged. Thee are cracks...maybe 4 or 5, which radiate out from the single drainage hole like spokes on a bike wheel. Is it feasible to repair the cracks with something like fiberglass? Just wondering... Thanks,
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What was suggested to me was Gorilla Glue and to use just a small amount, and scrape off excess with a razor blade. But I have not tried it yet and my pot was dropped by hubby and did a bit more than crack  ..Irene
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7-Aug-2008
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I've repaired cracks with the thin CA glue (instant glue). The very thin stuff will wick into the crack and hold very well on ceramics. Just be careful not to glue your fingers together or to the pot.
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7-Aug-2008
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I've used Gorilla Glue before. Looks like hell but the cracks are now stronger than the rest of the pot.
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bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman
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Thanks guys, all good suggestions, I think. If I buy the pot, I'll let you know how it works out.
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Gorilla glue expands as it cures so you don't want it where looks matter. Gorilla glue prefers a wet surface to help activate it. It is a very strong bond.
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8-Aug-2008
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Whatever you do....
DO NOT SUPER GLUE WHILE DRUNK! I speak from experience, That is all, -EK
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8-Aug-2008
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Superglue/ gorilla glue does a great job as I know from experience. Dave you are on the right track.
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bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman
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Thanks again, everyone. As I said in the original post, cracks are on the bottom of the pot and, actually, only visible from the inside...no worries about the pot's appearance after the repair.
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8-Aug-2008
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A question first:
Can you tell if the cracks were firing cracks or made from something like freezing damage? If firing cracks, leave them alone, they won't matter. I ask this because you mention you can't see them from outside. Could have been drying or firing cracks which are now high fired. If damaged then: Try the gorilla glue. I suggested it to Irene and use it often on "Dale Pots" ( pots that crack but look ok to use for myself). As suggested it sets up with moisture, just a tiny bit needed on surface, just wipe w/ damp cloth. Actually I've used it several times without adding moisture and it worked fine, humidity maybe? Try a test board or something first to see how much it foams, then keep that for future reference. Irene mentioned trimming w/ a blade. I meant to do that only on the outside as some might come through the crack, but I don't bother with inside, it just helps seal better. It is VERY moisture resistant and seems to last for several years ( so far) and through winter freezings so right there it out performs super glue and epoxy! ( BTW, I don't think you could glue a stamp to a letter w/ super glue, it only seems to be designed to work well glueing fingers). I have used the gorilla glue on broken jins before and it works great, I just wet and use a tiny bit. As I said, you can trim excess pretty good with razor blade. I have about 10 trees in my collection right now in my pots repaired w/ gorilla glue, from the outside you'd have to know you were looking for it to find it. Buy the small bottle, it lasts a while! Dale
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