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Comment on Quick fix for cracked plastic clip: thread wrap and superglue

state_electrician@discuss.tchncs.de ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago

Superglue sucks ass for vertical stress. If plastic like this breaks, it’s best to replace the entire piece. Either buy a replacement or print a new one, if you are sufficiently equipped.

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steal_your_face@lemmy.ml ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago
If you have an Osprey bag they’ll send you replacement clips for free

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- anomnom@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago
  Timbuk2 as well, lots of gear stores will have them too.
  
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Ajen@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago
Looks like the thread is handling most of the force, and the glue is just keeping it in place.

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- state_electrician@discuss.tchncs.de ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago
  It looks like the thread is keeping the upper part from slipping out, yes. But that still creates vertical stress on the glued part. And the thread won’t hold long either, is my prediction. It will loosen over time. Repairing something sometimes means replacing parts and that’s the right approach here.
  
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  - Ajen@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago
    Yes, but temporary fixes are the most permanent.
    
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