Broken Stud - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

ms660 · 7th Jun 2011, 1:59 pm

A small unf stud as broken off flush with the cabinet off a piece of gear I have, removing what is left is not an option, is there anyway of affixing a new piece of stud to the old one without turning the cabinet to molten metal! Any body had positive results? The nut and washer that fits on it would never be homed tight again after a suitable repair.
Thanks.

kalee99 · 7th Jun 2011, 2:18 pm

I have just repaired some spot welded studs on my AR88 using an epoxy metal weld called "JB", weld. This stuff is available online or at some car shops. I was very skeptical about the claims they make for the stuff but I can vouch that it mended my AR88 facia and took the full weight of the chassis (100 lb) while putting the set back into it's cabinet! I was very happy with the results. Its quite cheap and is a two part mix like the usual epoxy resin but looks quite different and needs a full 24 hours to set fully (I left mine for 2 days to be certain).
Hope this helps?
Paul

ms660 · 7th Jun 2011, 4:59 pm

Thanks my friend, I will certainly give it a go when I am ready. It's a WOW with the AR88, I have one of these and know the studs you mentioned, don't suppose you have any AR88 bits for sale, have just put in a request in the parts wanted section of this forum.
Thanks.

kalee99 · 7th Jun 2011, 5:18 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwdrive

Thanks my friend, I will certainly give it a go when I am ready. It's a WOW with the AR88, I have one of these and know the studs you mentioned, don't suppose you have any AR88 bits for sale, have just put in a request in the parts wanted section of this forum.
Thanks.

Hi,
Sorry no AR88 bits other than one or two metal valves. Just finished mine and intend to hang onto it for a while. It was so heavy I think it will be staying where we put it after repair for quite a while

I am mighty impressed with the performance especially on Medium wave where for the very first time I am hearing the stations I prefer without interference and amazing clarity!
Paul

ms660 · 7th Jun 2011, 5:30 pm

Yes paul they are a good receiver when everything is as it should be...alignment etc, can't move mine because of my back!
Thanks.
Lawrence.

7th Jun 2011, 1:59 pm	#1
ms660 Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cornwall, UK. Posts: 13,454	Broken Stud A small unf stud as broken off flush with the cabinet off a piece of gear I have, removing what is left is not an option, is there anyway of affixing a new piece of stud to the old one without turning the cabinet to molten metal! Any body had positive results? The nut and washer that fits on it would never be homed tight again after a suitable repair. Thanks.

7th Jun 2011, 2:18 pm	#2
kalee99 Rest in Peace Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyneside, UK. Posts: 420	Re: Broken Stud I have just repaired some spot welded studs on my AR88 using an epoxy metal weld called "JB", weld. This stuff is available online or at some car shops. I was very skeptical about the claims they make for the stuff but I can vouch that it mended my AR88 facia and took the full weight of the chassis (100 lb) while putting the set back into it's cabinet! I was very happy with the results. Its quite cheap and is a two part mix like the usual epoxy resin but looks quite different and needs a full 24 hours to set fully (I left mine for 2 days to be certain). Hope this helps? Paul

7th Jun 2011, 4:59 pm	#3
ms660 Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cornwall, UK. Posts: 13,454	Re: Broken Stud Thanks my friend, I will certainly give it a go when I am ready. It's a WOW with the AR88, I have one of these and know the studs you mentioned, don't suppose you have any AR88 bits for sale, have just put in a request in the parts wanted section of this forum. Thanks.

7th Jun 2011, 5:30 pm	#5
ms660 Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cornwall, UK. Posts: 13,454	Re: Broken Stud Yes paul they are a good receiver when everything is as it should be...alignment etc, can't move mine because of my back! Thanks. Lawrence.