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16th Nov 2007, 9:36 am | #1 |
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Cracked Ekco A22
I have black Ekco A22 with a cracked case.
Is there a professional firm or someone who does this sort of repair work? Thanks Alex |
5th Dec 2007, 7:02 pm | #2 |
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Re: Cracked Ekco A22
As no one else has answered I will try. I don't think you will find any readily available chemicals that will actually fuse bakelite to itself Alex. I use good old Araldite if it's just a clean crack or where there is a larger crack car filler then stain it afterwards.
Shame you are so far as I'd quite like to have a bash at an A22. Nice set. |
14th Dec 2007, 4:54 pm | #3 |
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Re: Cracked Ekco A22
Hello Alex
If you haven't done so already, do a search on the forum about 'repairing bakelite'. This subject has been covered many times over and I'm sure you'll find just the information you need. Personally I use superglue to repair bakelite if the crack is clean and has no chips out of it. |
14th Dec 2007, 5:40 pm | #4 |
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Re: Cracked Ekco A22
There's one thread here, albeit concerned with a smashed cabinet as opposed to a cracked one. Post #8 of the linked thread is perhaps the most relevant in this instance.
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16th Dec 2007, 11:28 am | #5 |
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Re: Cracked Ekco A22
Thanks for the replys, i have been away for a few weeks , will now get back on the case.
"Shame you are so far as I'd quite like to have a bash at an A22. Nice set." David my brother-in-law travels the country. |