Re: Variable Capacitor Blade Broke Off
For the record, I can report that the metallic epoxy fix was a total success. I opted for JB Weld (regular stuff) in the end since I read somewhere that it was slightly conductive, which is an advantage in this case. Also, it gave me plenty of time to position the blade.
The trick was not to cover the site where the blade sat completely. That way, you can align the blade to the ends of the site and get your positioning correct. Then use a couple of lumps of blue tack at either end and let it set. The capacitance now reads roughly equal to the other section, so a good result. Thanks for all the advice guys!
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