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Old 11-06-2016, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Phil Nelson View Post
I can understand being curious about the old glue recipe from a historical viewpoint, but why would you want to replicate the same stuff that is now falling apart and causing problems?

I'd use a modern product. Some things actually HAVE gotten better during the last 60 years

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True, I would not think repeating the same formula obtains a different result. I am hoping that there are no heat and conductivity issues. The glass sealer Bob recommends was available at an auto parts franchise locally.

I plan to drill 3-4 tiny holes around the circumference to inject the stuff.
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