How to replace a broken CA Hinge?
 

I know I can get it done, but there has to be a better way. My idea is to cut out the hinged section and insert a new one. I feel that this will probably weaken the entire elevator. Any other ideas?

How to replace a broken CA Hinge?
 

That is aggrivating!! If I could'nt shimmy a new one in the place of the broken one I would just wack the whole thing off and rehinge the whole thing.

How to replace a broken CA Hinge?
 

not sure... maybe just put another one right beside the broken one? Or even one on each side of it...

How to replace a broken CA Hinge?
 

I was thinking about cutting the section of the elevator out that contains the old hinge, and epoxying in a new section. Any reason I shouldn't do that? Maybe I'll try digging out the old hinge and putting in a new one first. The only issue with that is that the balsa is already saturated with CA.

How to replace a broken CA Hinge?
 

You dont have to get the old hinge out. Just cut it off flush with the le and te. You can cut a new slot and put a new one in right on top or beside it and then a bit o thin ca. As far as cutting out a portion of the elevator, by the timne you get that done you could have just cut it off and rehinged the whole thing,,...John

How to replace a broken CA Hinge?
 

Right on. I guess I was looking at more of a challenge than what is required. I seem to always go right to the most complicated solution.

How to replace a broken CA Hinge?
 

Here is the method I have used. Cut a new slot next to the broken hinge, bend a replacement hinge in half, flex the surface fully to one side, insert the new hinge and glue with thin CA. To keep these type hinges from breaking, rub a candle or crayon on the hinge line before installing. This will keep CA from hardening that part of the hinge.

How to replace a broken CA Hinge?
 

Moral of the story: Use nylon hinges with pin. Daz...