Cracked Spencer Cases

Davers · Jan 13, 2014

Yesterday 1-12-14 I dug several complete Spencer Cartridges & on a few of them there are cracks running down the length of the case .

Is there any way to make them stronger maybe a clear coat or something ?

Just need something to hold them together better in the future.
( they prob, would break if dropped from an inch or two onto a hard surface.

Thanks Davers

Tnmountains · Feb 11, 2014

Who was saying to use elmers glue on button cracks? I wonder if the inside was done it might hold it for display?

Davers · Feb 12, 2014

Response

Tnmountains said:
Who was saying to use elmers glue on button cracks? I wonder if the inside was done it might hold it for display?

I believe Elmers Glue was mentioned during the ( latest "Banner" Button post) ,referring to
sealing pewter & other buttons. ( if I recall correctly).

To make my ? more clear .
I,m asking about Spencer or Henry Type Cartridges that are whole but have cracks in the cases
example- If you mishandled them or dropped them on a table or something they would crack / break open.

Tho I do have one ,that,s cracked right in half from when I dropped the container it was in on the garage floor after returning from a dig.
& maybe another 1 or two that were broke during excavation , that may benefit from the glue treatment.

I,m sure with a little thought & trying anything is possible,...Hey maybe J.B. Weld on the ones broken in two :icon_scratch:

Thanks for the reply Tmts.
Davers

Davers · Mar 24, 2014

I thought that I asked this Question Before.

I suppose some experimenting is in my future.
Davers

Davers · May 19, 2014

Hey ME
You can use some type of clear coat 9[ pref, matte] & either dip or spray them, it may take 1 or more coats
whatever you prefer.
I would also use some blue painters tape around the bullet itself cause I don't care for shiny bullets .
This method works very well..
Davers