It's Bakelite, you know - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Aerodyne · 7th Apr 2005, 7:43 pm

For those not familiar with this excellent site, I can recommend it heartily. Though not limited to radio or TV (but with material encompassing both), the site covers anything and everything Bakelite. There is a strong emphasis on design, though no highly technical stuff. All delivered with the infectious humour of a great guy, the Bakelite man:
http://www.bakeliteman.com/

Nickthedentist · 7th Apr 2005, 8:22 pm

And Jools is a member of this forum (naturally!).

Look out for this bizarre electric pencil sharpener:http://bakelite_world_2001.tripod.co...know/id49.html

I rescued it from a bin just opposite my house. I couldn't bear to let it be destroyed (the bin men were due that day

) but didn't want it myself, so Jools reimbursed me for postage costs and now it's famous!

Trev757 · 7th Apr 2005, 8:45 pm

I am led to believe that the bakelite museum has a coffin made of bakelite! Does anyone know if this true?

Trev

Geoff 555 · 15th Feb 2008, 2:21 pm

Hi yes it,s quite true, a wonderful place to visit if you can.
cheers.
Geoff.

kalee20 · 15th Feb 2008, 4:36 pm

Yes I've seen the bakelite coffin too, bad design really as it's not as biodegradeable as the contents...

7th Apr 2005, 7:43 pm	#1
Aerodyne Octode Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hampton Vale, Peterborough, UK. Posts: 1,698	It's Bakelite, you know For those not familiar with this excellent site, I can recommend it heartily. Though not limited to radio or TV (but with material encompassing both), the site covers anything and everything Bakelite. There is a strong emphasis on design, though no highly technical stuff. All delivered with the infectious humour of a great guy, the Bakelite man: http://www.bakeliteman.com/

7th Apr 2005, 8:22 pm	#2
Nickthedentist Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oxford, UK. Posts: 17,843	Re: It's Bakelite, you know And Jools is a member of this forum (naturally!). Look out for this bizarre electric pencil sharpener:http://bakelite_world_2001.tripod.co...know/id49.html I rescued it from a bin just opposite my house. I couldn't bear to let it be destroyed (the bin men were due that day ) but didn't want it myself, so Jools reimbursed me for postage costs and now it's famous!

7th Apr 2005, 8:45 pm	#3
Trev757 Banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bristol, UK. Posts: 218	Re: It's Bakelite, you know I am led to believe that the bakelite museum has a coffin made of bakelite! Does anyone know if this true? Trev

15th Feb 2008, 2:21 pm	#4
Geoff 555 Heptode Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bristol, UK. Posts: 981	Re: It's Bakelite, you know Hi yes it,s quite true, a wonderful place to visit if you can. cheers. Geoff.

15th Feb 2008, 4:36 pm	#5
kalee20 Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynton, N. Devon, UK. Posts: 7,079	Re: It's Bakelite, you know Yes I've seen the bakelite coffin too, bad design really as it's not as biodegradeable as the contents...