Loosen the strings also! If you ever wanted to paint the inside to give it a tint, now seems like a good time!
Duct tape? :rofl:
And if you think 18 month olds are jerks, u ain't seen nuthin yet :biglaugh:
Strings are loosened! I only tightened them back for the picture. I always thought it could use some lights inside. . .
Can’t see too clearly, but if that’s a clean separation at the joint you should be able to clean it off, add epoxy, and clamp it till it cures. Should be pretty straightforward and easier than selling the kid to fund a replacement
I did email them waiting to hear back. It is just a super clean separation. Hubby wanted to do the epoxy and clamp so sounds like that is a winner but I wouldn't trust his opinion alone. He can fix bikes well, instruments remains to be seen.
Given that Outdoor Ukes are supposed to be for outdoor use (ie rugged) I’d be asking the Company to stand behind their product and jolly surprised if they didn’t. I’d also be suggesting to them that the joint wasn’t as strong as they would have expected (ie quality assurance failure) and hence it would be reasonable for them to pay shipping. Perhaps I’m being a bit hard nosed but OU’s are sold on being able to take some knocks. OU might suggest that you do the work yourself, I don’t think that that is the way to treat customers and don’t see why should should risk doing further damage.
As for kids, well the only thing harder than being a parent is being a kid. Enjoy your child, forget the upsets and work with them towards a happy future ... it ain’t easy but it is worthwhile.
Yes, this. Painter's tape does work well. Also, I think even when they're making them at their shop they use large rubber bands for clamping. If it were me, I'd use both...but I like to go above and beyond what is necessary with things like that. Of course you don't have to worry about the finish on these as there is no finish...it's just the polycarbonate material.Clamping it together while glue dries has been suggested. Very possible you don’t have the right clamp.
In that situation I’ve used blue, low adhesive tape. Also called painters tape. Put the tape on with a bit of length to make up for the low grip and pull it tight.
Of course you have to take the finish into account and maybe test it for damage (not a problem here) but the light adhesive is held in place with a bit of extra length and lifts off easily. It’s made to be used in situations where tape is needed but needs to leave no residue or harm.