I got the job of keeping some microphone stands in good order (only after
they weren't any more), and I have a problem.

One of the vertical extender locking collars doesn't work.

There's a clamp, much like an XLR strain relief, which is a tapered screw
which the collar clamps down on to the inner rod when tightened up. This
screw should be attached (part of the same moulding) as the collar which is
fixed (pressed + glued) on to the outer tube of the vertical stem.

The trouble is the screwed part has broken away from the collar, so it
won't clamp as there's nothing to stop it rotating.

The obvious answer (if it's possible) is to glue it.

So, can anyone tell me if one of the enormous number of glues out there
will work.

There's not much to purchase on, the broken off bit ends in a circle about
1/2" dia, and less than 1mm thickness, but there *is* room to build up a
bit of a fillet if it will help.

The material of the broken component is a hardish plastic.

I'd be very grateful for any advice

mike

"mike" wrote in message
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I got the job of keeping some microphone stands in good order (only after
they weren't any more), and I have a problem.

One of the vertical extender locking collars doesn't work.

There's a clamp, much like an XLR strain relief, which is a tapered screw
which the collar clamps down on to the inner rod when tightened up. This
screw should be attached (part of the same moulding) as the collar which
is
fixed (pressed + glued) on to the outer tube of the vertical stem.

The trouble is the screwed part has broken away from the collar, so it
won't clamp as there's nothing to stop it rotating.

The obvious answer (if it's possible) is to glue it.

So, can anyone tell me if one of the enormous number of glues out there
will work.

There's not much to purchase on, the broken off bit ends in a circle about
1/2" dia, and less than 1mm thickness, but there *is* room to build up a
bit of a fillet if it will help.

The material of the broken component is a hardish plastic.

I'd be very grateful for any advice

mike


Weld it?



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The obvious answer (if it's possible) is to glue it.

I very much doubt you'd ever manage to get it to stay stuck no matter
what you used.

If the stands don't /have/ to be adjustable, then gaffertape over it,
even if you push that one to the back and give the remaining adjustable
stands to those who need them.

If they do have to be adjustable/collapsible, then I'd make up a collar
that fits round the outer tube with a radial tapped hole to take a
thumbscrew. Bit of pipe that slips over with a nut welded over a hole in
the side would do. You could araldite that to the outer tube if need be.

--
Skipweasel
Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain.

mike wrote:
I got the job of keeping some microphone stands in good order (only after
they weren't any more), and I have a problem.

One of the vertical extender locking collars doesn't work.

There's a clamp, much like an XLR strain relief, which is a tapered screw
which the collar clamps down on to the inner rod when tightened up. This
screw should be attached (part of the same moulding) as the collar which is
fixed (pressed + glued) on to the outer tube of the vertical stem.

The trouble is the screwed part has broken away from the collar, so it
won't clamp as there's nothing to stop it rotating.

The obvious answer (if it's possible) is to glue it.

So, can anyone tell me if one of the enormous number of glues out there
will work.

There's not much to purchase on, the broken off bit ends in a circle about
1/2" dia, and less than 1mm thickness, but there *is* room to build up a
bit of a fillet if it will help.

The material of the broken component is a hardish plastic.

I'd be very grateful for any advice

mike

Try epoxy cured warm, or possibly car body filler, for metal to
thermoset plastic joints. Thermoplastic plastic is almost unglueable
IME, and polyolefins (nylon/polythene etc.) COMPLETELY unglueable..

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mike wrote:
I got the job of keeping some microphone stands in good order (only
after they weren't any more), and I have a problem.

One of the vertical extender locking collars doesn't work.

There's a clamp, much like an XLR strain relief, which is a tapered
screw which the collar clamps down on to the inner rod when tightened
up. This screw should be attached (part of the same moulding) as the
collar which is fixed (pressed + glued) on to the outer tube of the
vertical stem.

The trouble is the screwed part has broken away from the collar, so it
won't clamp as there's nothing to stop it rotating.

The obvious answer (if it's possible) is to glue it.

So, can anyone tell me if one of the enormous number of glues out there
will work.

There's not much to purchase on, the broken off bit ends in a circle
about 1/2" dia, and less than 1mm thickness, but there *is* room to
build up a bit of a fillet if it will help.

The material of the broken component is a hardish plastic.

I'd be very grateful for any advice

If they're decent quality stands somewhere like Canford Audio should have
spares. Cheap stands - err - break, and really are never a saving.

As regards glue, I've been impressed with Evostick Serious glue - seems to
stick things others can't.

--
*Two wrongs are only the beginning *

Dave Plowman London SW
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"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in
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The material of the broken component is a hardish plastic.

I'd be very grateful for any advice


As regards glue, I've been impressed with Evostick Serious glue -
seems to stick things others can't.

Well, as in my experience you're a hard man to impress, I'll give it a go.

Thanx

mike