Question:
I have a huge red wing stoneware crock…fattened dec. 1915…19" diameter, 20.5" tall. It was damaged in moving last year….four chunks…one with handle in tact. is it worth repairing, all pieces are complete….or will there be no value in a repaired crock? What works best in binding the pieces together again?

MORE INFO: Sorry for the lack of info…now after exploring your site….I’m a bit more knowledgable : ) It’s a Red Wing….20 gallon with bail handles….wire and wood in tact. The wing on the side is medium in size….compared to the latest entry on your site…the one in pristine condition. Can’t re-coup any money from moving damage….we did it ourselves! so sad

Just curious…what works best for repairing broken crocks…and if any value would be left for sale in a yard sale?? Alison

Answer: Alison, sorry about your crock, but moving can be tough on these pots if not packed well. First of all, resale on a broken (in four pieces) 20 gallon crock would be very low. Maybe $20. Once you have large pieces that need to be glued back together you need a good glue. I like the new Epoxy glues (hold 3,500 lbs). Also, if you decide to do this, get the 30 minute set time Epoxy. You will need to give yourself some time to fit all the pieces together once glued. You will need to get some nylon rope and apply three (3) tourniquets around the crock once you have all the pieces glued. As you tighten the tourniquets, use the wooden handle of a hammer to tap each piece so they all go together correctly. Once you are happy with the way all the pieces fit, tighten all three of the tourniquets and leave them on for 24 hours. Remove after 24 hours and take a razor blade and scrape off any excess glue. Hope this helps. Al kohlman