I have always wanted a Simpson.

I would LOVE to see a video presentation about calibrating your Simpson 270.

Great video - Simpson meters were about as good as you can get in terms of analog. To fix the part that broke off, I once saw someone use superglue (ie Crazy Glue) dropped on baking soda (not baking power) to replace some brittle plastic. The glue and baking soda formed a very solid material that also was firmly attached to where the original piece had been broken. Then file it to shape and drill in where you need a screw. DISCLAIMER - I have never done this myself, so experiment first if you decide to try it.

For the screw issue... I did not study the video so closely to know if this would work, but maybe reverse the holding force... Rough up all surfaces with sand paper. Clean same with a degreaser. You want to remove the wax from the plastic surfaces, so the glue will get a bite. Acquire a piece of threaded bar stock that is the same size as the screw. Screw it into the remaining stanchion, as much as possible. Layer in epoxy and wide weave fabric to create something like fiber glass. Saturate the fabric, before laying it in (emphasis.) Try to mimic the original stanchion shape. If you could make it larger and still have everything fit in place, all the better. Use a nut to secure its other end to the case. Now, the holding force is not working against the weak spot, which is the broken stanchion. HTH.

Suggestion: to explain Taut Band Suspension to those unfamiliar with it, it may help to remind listeners of those 400-day anniversary clocks with torsion pendulums. Quite similar, other than being bidirectional. 👍

A really secure glue joint is super glue and baking soda. Gouge the surfaces to give the materials a bite. They are an ugly fix, so use it where it won't be seen. Also the bigger the fillet of glue and soda is better. You can start with the super glue or the baking soda, and alternate either one to build it up. It will get hot and will smoke a bit. Use In a well ventilated area.

If you are dealing with Genuine Bakelite rather than a modern plastic analogue you should use Selleys 5 Minute Araldite Epoxy AFTER ensuring that the surfaces are properly cleaned.

JB Weld

maybe JB Weld would hold

Gorilla glue.

No emissions. At least now I know what is the point of buying one. Have you been using filter from episode 74 for anything at all? I hope you are feeling better.