Weak Spot of HP G2 Reverb

[Snaggle]

Unfortunately I found the weak spot on my HP G2 Reverb tonight. Snapped in two

New Reverb ordered tonight. I hope the Gorilla Glue will hold it together for a few days..

Not bad I guess since headset is just under 3 years old and gets constant usage 5+ times a week....

[Greif]

@Snaggle, I had something very similar happen to my HP Reverb G1 about 1.5 years ago

I was able to repair it by drilling a hole on each side of the strip, winding a very strong thread between the holes (in Dutch "Ijzergaren" https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/IJzergaren) and covering the mended battle wound with Sugru. It has hold out completely succesfully since, and I have been using it multiple times a week since. I'll post some pictures later, but let me give you an artist's impression of the technique, hoping that it illustrates more than that it confuses:

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[Klaiber]

5 hours ago, Greif said:

Ijzergaren

I think in English it's called linen thread, which either comes waxed or unwaxed.

The unwaxed version is used a lot in bookbinding, as it's natural, extremely strong and durable.  Miillners (hat makers) use it a lot too.

For example: https://www.talasonline.com/Irish-Linen-Thread

Or this: https://www.talasonline.com/French-Linen-Thread

Or this one: https://www.thethackery.com/default/fil-au-chinois-50g-lin-cable-waxed-linen-180-black-for-solid-stitching-5-thicknesses-available-made-in-france.html

[Snaggle]

@Greif I may have to give that a try thanks.

[Britchot]

I did what Greif did with my G1, but with pink 550 chord

[Greif]

3 hours ago, Klaiber said:

I think in English it's called linen thread, which either comes waxed or unwaxed.

The unwaxed version is used a lot in bookbinding, as it's natural, extremely strong and durable.  Miillners (hat makers) use it a lot too.

For example: https://www.talasonline.com/Irish-Linen-Thread

Or this: https://www.talasonline.com/French-Linen-Thread

Or this one: https://www.thethackery.com/default/fil-au-chinois-50g-lin-cable-waxed-linen-180-black-for-solid-stitching-5-thicknesses-available-made-in-france.html

I think that's it indeed. I just used this because I thought about using something that will hold. My grandfather was a tailor and he used the stuff for specific situations. I think it will cut your finger off before breaking when you try to break it with your hands (tried as a kid of course ). It's probably overkill, I imagine other elements will break before the thread does. I added the Sugru layer to distribute the forces and to prevent the thread from cutting into the plastic strip for that very reason.

[Klaiber]

1 hour ago, Greif said:

I think that's it indeed. I just used this because I thought about using something that will hold. My grandfather was a tailor and he used the stuff for specific situations. I think it will cut your finger off before breaking when you try to break it with your hands (tried as a kid of course ). It's probably overkill, I imagine other elements will break before the thread does. I added the Sugru layer to distribute the forces and to prevent the thread from cutting into the plastic strip for that very reason.

It's my job sneaking through - work in a library.

@Balge might use the stuff too (as he book binds).

[Vonrd]

What about Kevlar thread? You can probably get it at a sporting goods store or maybe a hobby shop that caters to RC for composite builders. I would use super glue rated for plastics. (but any heavy cotton thread would probably work just fine).

https://www.ebay.com.my/itm/Kevlar-Line-String-Braided-40-5000lbs-Fishing-Kite-Outdoor-Rope-Made-with-Kevlar/203911159590?pageci=c5e85795-4af6-4b97-b762-08a46fd39257

[Britchot]

Seriously over-engineering this, fellas.  Double up some dental floss and call it a day.

[Snaggle]

I ordered some of that thread and I will see if the glue works otherwise I will try the dental floss,

Good thing is I will have a spare G2 since they have stopped making them and the Pimax Crystal is $$$$

[Labroisse]

Snag I have a old reverb G1 that doesn't work but the strap is in good shape.  Not sure it will fit a G2 but its yours if you want it.

[Snaggle]

@Labroisse much appreciated, let me see how the fix works, new one will be here Wednesday.