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Thread Number: 81395
/ Tag: Other Home Products or Autos
Repairing broken brass trim on vintage lamp |
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Post# 1054340 , Reply# 1 12/15/2019 at 11:33 (1,587 days old) by RP2813  (Sannazay) |
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 Without a picture of the broken components, it's hard to advise, but my first thought is JB Weld, presuming there's a side of the brass piece that won't be visible.
I'm not a metallurgist but wonder if the trick I used to repair my GE roaster's broken nichrome heating element would work. That involves a blow torch, borax paste, and brass jewelry wire. | ||
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Post# 1054524 , Reply# 2 12/17/2019 at 01:08 (1,585 days old) by MattL (Flushing, MI) |
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I'd guess the best description would be "filigree", do not think JB would be doable. Will get some pictures at some point but holiday prep is in full swing. | ||
| Post# 1054605 , Reply# 3 12/17/2019 at 19:44 (1,585 days old) by sfh074 ( ) | ||
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Perhaps ..... Start at the 5 min mark to jump to the chase. I've soldered brass before with good success. The trick ingredient is flux. Don't waste your time without flux. | ||
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Post# 1054608 , Reply# 4 12/17/2019 at 19:58 (1,585 days old) by LowEfficiency (Iowa) |
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 Soldering would seem to be a stronger and more permanent repair, but for decorative bits, I wonder if glue would be better? With soldering, both the solder and the necessary cleaning would highlight the repair. If the brass has any tarnishing from age, a thin line of clear glue or adhesive might make for a less noticeable join... | ||
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Post# 1054632 , Reply# 6 12/18/2019 at 01:56 (1,584 days old) by MattL (Flushing, MI) |
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I think you got it, pot metal with bass finish/paint. How to repair that metal? | ||
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