repair of thermformed endcaps

[dutchlennart]

so the endcap is cracked. (not this one that is ok). some small pieces are gone ,
whos has some goord ideas of repairing them. getting new ones will be not an option

 

[Boatman53]

Did you think about using Kydex to make a new one? I don’t know what thicknesses it come in but many knife makers use it to thermoform sheaths.
Jim

 

[Tryin']

Devcon Plastic Welder is an inexpensive, high-strength option. I have had very good luck with it in several use cases.

For even more strength, span the crack with plastic reinforcing rod before bonding.

https://www.tapplastics.com/product/repair_products/adhesives_glues_sealants/plastic_welder/278?srsltid=AfmBOoqbAiic1l0jQLSUBxWug0aVeRlkUrhjC3OMK273vIkKmCm5tUZ7

 

[ppine]

You can often find new ones.

 

[Marc Ornstein]

Ski shops sell a product called P-tex. It's used to repair nicks and ding in skis. It's a plastic stick, 1/4"+- in diameter. You heat the end of it with a lighter until it melts. You can drip it on to the cracked/broken area or heat it until soft and "mush" it in. It comes in various colors, including black. It's easy to final form with sandpaper, a sharp knife, chisel, file etc. I've used it for various repairs, including end caps.

 

[Jim Dodd]

End caps are available for many brands.
What brand of canoe are you working on ?
Evan if you can't find the exact replacement, you can modify them with a heat gun.

Jim