Damage to the Spider Ring

[Taff]

Hi' A gust of wind blew my 12'' Reflector over when i was indoors. Which caused a crack in the spider mount where the mirror is held. What i like to know do anyone know where i can send the spider mount to be mended. Or any tips how i can repair it myself, Thanks for reading. Mark

[Xoc1]

I think this would be very diificult to weld & then refinish due to the cast material used . If the ring is still functional and you can't replace maybe a plate brace could be shaped and bolted in situ over the crack to keep it stable. I would be tempted to add a complete ring brace but thats probably for asthetic reasons as much as anything else.

[Taff]

Hi Xoc1' Thanks for your reply. Mark