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What adhesive is used to re-tip a cartridge?

The reason I ask is that I have a Shelter 501-II with a loose cantilever. The cartridge has less than 800 hours. (I'd guess) The cantilever can easily be rotated or removed with a small jewelers tweezer. I've had the cantilever out of and back into its socket a couple of times just to test it. Apart from that I'd guess the cartridge to be healthy.

If I knew what adhesive the re-tippers used, I'd just put a tiny dab of that stuff on the cantilever, put it back into its socket, align it so the stylus appears vertical, and let it set up.

-Steve
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dan_ed
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Why do this? How do you know that the superglue, loctite, or anything else tried, didn't mess with the other materials in that area? I realize the 501 isn't all that great, but this probably detracts even more from its value. No?
dan_ed
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Why not get the cartridge repaired properly by someone who already knows what to use and how to use it? Soundsmith comes to mind.
dan_ed
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Steve, thanks for filling in the blanks. Kind of makes the thread title a rhetorical question. ;-)

I understand what you are saying about the ruby cantilever. Peter repaired my XV-1s a few years back. I agree that it does alter the sound, however for me it still allows the character of the cartridge to come through. Anyway, I understand now that you did your homework. Thank you for posting what you learned and experienced.

If I could choose my words again I believe I would have said "I realize the 501 is not that valuable used," etc. I do think the 501 is a better value than the 901. I like the 103r myself for a solid back up cart.
dan_ed
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I'm curious why you asked the question here. Did no one on VA know the answer?
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