Fairlight-CMI

--- In Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com, "kar_chicago" <kar_chicago@...>
wrote:
>
> I have recently acquired Peter Connelly's Series III, and, as he 
> mentioned, the plastic at the end of the G-Pen chipped and won't hold 
> the tip in.  Does anyone have any ideas for fixing this?  I have tried 
> rebuilding the sheath with plastic, but it won't hold the tip in place. 
> Any suggestions would be appreciated.  Alternatively, does anyone know 
> of a company that sells compatible replacements for the G-Pen. Seems 
> like something any cad/cad system might use.  Thanks.
>


  One method that would work excellent to hold the tip in place would
be to use a substance called J-B Industro Weld. It comes in two
toothpaste-size tubes. One contains liquid steel/epoxy resin, and the
other contains a hardening agent. When mixed together in equal
portions, a chemical reaction occurs that turns the mixture into a
compound as hard and tough as steel -- and with similar properties. I
can't think of a better permanent solution for the problem. I was
considering the purchase of Peter's Series III some time ago, and had
planned to use this very same product to fix the G-pen. 

 Good luck, and enjoy the machine!