Recommend a strong glue for fixing a broken metal lamp?

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Hi Everyone,We have a ornamental lamp, much like the old british street lamps muchlike the one at: are using it indoors, and it tipped over, with two of the threeframes surrounding the lights breaking off.If I had a very strong metal glue that would withstand heat well, Icould dump fill the base of the broken light frames with the glue, andmaking it much stronger than it originally was. This would allow me tonot have it welded. I'm wondering if:1. Anyone could recommend a strong glue2. Any other options I have?Many Thanks,Stephen

Charlie · Accepted Answer

>I would do that with a two part epoxy called JB Weld.It comes in two versions an original and a quicker setting one.Use the original, it will stand the heat of automotive applications.It does not set quickly and you will need to secure the pieces in place whilee it sets.After setting it can be sanded and painted if necessary.Charlie

Phisherman · Answer

Epoxy (something like JBWeld) will work well for a piece or cosmetic fix, but likely not structurally strong enough. If you can insert an iron rod with the glue, that might work. Probably best to take it to a welder.

srclosson · Answer

Thanks everyone!StephenPhisherman wrote:

ds549 · Answer

brazing or welding may be strongest. id use deavcon plastic steel or aluminum putty . jb is good,but the deavcon is much better. gemplers.com sells it.

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