How do you do Edison Diamond Disc edge repair.

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How do you do Edison Diamond Disc edge repair.

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Anyone ever done Edison Diamond Disc edge repair.


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Re: How do you do Edison Diamond Disc edge repair.

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"Edge repair" is vague.

If you mean a disc where the celluloid surface has peeled / warped / separated away from the core, I'm not aware of any fix for that.

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If the edge is complete, but just separated or delaminated, Weldbond glue works good to permanently put it back together. You can get it at Michaels or online... It it has a piece missing, then it would depend on how large and deep it is... a picture would definitely help.
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Re: How do you do Edison Diamond Disc edge repair.

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There was a post on FaceBook, but no additional info.

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It was an edge chip that was close, but not into the grooves. I suggested filling it with low viscosity super glue and cleaning up with 1000 grit or finer sandpaper. Unlike shellac, DD's can have a little bit of excess glue cleaned off with acetone, if necessary.

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Re: How do you do Edison Diamond Disc edge repair.

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Thanks for the information.

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