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Old 12-14-2002 | 08:59 AM
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Default How do I glue CA hinges?

Hi Kodack,

Theres nothing much to it. Just cut a loose slot for the hinge, fix both sides (stab & Elev for example) so that the hing is centered (pushing a thin pin thru the centre of the hinge is a good way of ensuring its centered when u fix it), and drop 5-6 drops of thin ca at the hinge point (both top and bottom). CA hardening the hinge is not really a problem, at least I have not faced it. I usually flex the hinge as soon as I drop the CA. But u should make sure that the CA wicks well into the slot on both sides and the best way to do that is hold the structure horizontal and have a loose fit on the hinge or drill a hole in the centre of the slot so CA has a path to wick into.

Hope this helps