Originally posted by Digitalis Out of curiosity which adhesive did you use to re-cement the lenses?
I did some research, and ended up purchasing "
The Original Super Glue - Clear Drying - Glass Adhesive". .06 fl oz and I believe it cost me $6 USD
It is water resistant, remains clear after cure and does not discolor. Service temperature range -40 to 150 degrees F
Cures quickly when exposed to sun or UV lights.
I applied it to the concave lower lens element in my dark basement. After placing the convex upper element on the lower element, the glue spread out evenly and without any air bubbles between the two lens elements. In the basement, the glue did not set up and remained in its' liquid form. The little bit that oozed out of the edges was easily cleaned up with acetone.
One warning.... It sets up IMMEDIATELY once you take it outside into the sun. After only about 5 seconds in the bright sunlight the two lens elements became firmly bonded. I left the elements out in the bright mid-day sun for about 5 minutes just to make sure the cure was complete.