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Default Gluing a metal cap on a post (was Making a metal cap for awooden post)

On 12 July, 21:51, "Tim Downie" wrote:

*Any suggestions as to what kind of glue would be best?


None. Thermal expansion of the lead is a problem.

Best solution is to lead burn strips of lead onto the underneath, then
nail those down with clouts. Then dress the dome back into place over
them.