How to brace a broken part (beam magnum)

In this post, I will show you how I do proper bracing for a broken accessory. Bracing you might ask is some how similar to braces that are used in the medical field, such as braces in your sheen, your arms etc. 

The basics of braces is to apply a strong metal brace inside two broken parts which will help join the two broken parts together. Having braces may even be stronger than having none. But don't get me wrong here, apply braces on broken parts only. Don't destroy parts just to put braces on them.

Anyway, this would be similar to all other issues that require braces, such as broken ball joint, broken peg, or any large part that needs to be put together and stay together.

So here is how you do it.

Tools:

File (flat)

Pliers/Cutter 

Pin vise (same size with your flexi wire)

Flexi wire (Galvanized wire, bought in hardware stores)

Super glue (mighty bond)

STEP 1: File down the broken parts to make the flat. This will make the parts bond easily.

STEP 2: Drill holes on each broken part with your pin vise.

STEP 3: Try fitting the flexi wire onto the hole you just drilled. Make sure that it is a snug fit.

Note: If you're satisfied with the flexi wire fitting the drilled parts, then create some scratches on the flexi wire to make it a bit rough. This will make the super glue grip on the wire and the part itself.

STEP 4: Apply super glue and attach the scratched flexi wire into to the drilled part like so.

STEP 5: Measure the length of flexi wire you need to brace the broken parts, then apply scratches to it and add the super glue after.

STEP 6: Apply super glue on the part itself as well.

STEP 7: Attach both broken parts together with the help of the flexi wire brace.

FINISHING TOUCHES: Use the file to sand the excess crystallized super glue and make the part smooth again. Finish it up more sanding if desired.

Ta~da!! simple and easy quick fix for your kit accessories. 

And that's how simple you can address this common issue.

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until the next repair! :D