Cracked epoxy on guide

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  1. Shawn H

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    Noticed a slight crack in the guide today, guide is fine, just separated from the expoy is all. Don't really wanna go to a repair ship for something I feel like I can fix myself for pretty cheap. Any advice on what to use and how to do it? Never messed with stuff like this but willing to try myself. Thanks

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    #1 Shawn H, Oct 30, 2021
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    I wouldn't sweat that too much......its not like the guide is gonna fall off or anything. If it really bothers you cut that little "peak" off with a razor knife and dab a little 5 minute epoxy on it with a toothpick etc
     
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    Ya I figured it not a life ender. It's just more a bother knowing it cracked. Appreciate it!
     
    #3 Shawn H, Oct 30, 2021
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    Not cracked, separated. Not an integral area anyway. Just some excess epoxy which is typical in that area.
     
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    Like skrilla said, the epoxy should have never been that high past the guide...
    leave it....
    Would also cost you less to have a shop repair it vs buying 2 part thread epoxy, brushes, have to spin it by hand for hours so it dries evenly / level, etc....
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    #5 Slater, Nov 6, 2021
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