Need tips for putting a tritium vial in the McE2S.

[Miciobigio]

I'm planning to put a tritium vial in my milled McE2S , what tipe of glue do i need ?
Any tips to prevent errors ?

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[McGizmo]

Re: Need tips for putting a tritium vial in the Mc

Marco,
I have been using an optic specific UV cureable adhesive that is designed for bonding glass to metal. I think you will be fine with any clear, two part epoxy. Mix it upgood and use the point of a tooth pick to get some epoxh in the slot. Drop n the vial and use the tooth pick to roll it in the epoxy and then add more to fill the slot up.

 

[tvodrd]

Re: Need tips for putting a tritium vial in the Mc

Happy to confirm the master. Quick-set clear epoxy worked fine for me. Make sure you have a "skinny" toothpick and wet-out the bottom of your slot first. When you push the vial down into the epoxy, it will be forced-up around the sides and ends of the vial. You then dab a little in if necessary to level it out. Quick-setting *may* be important as the vials *might* want to "float" up in the epoxy. (Pure speculation on my part.)

Larry

 

[Miciobigio]

Re: Need tips for putting a tritium vial in the Mc

Don and Larry,

thanks for the tips /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/happy14.gif.

Now i can't go wrong .....