Re: Fixing Spud bakelite

[E R Swanson <ers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I answered Paul independently, but the info may be of interest to others:

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Bakelite is fairly east to repair, especially if no structural
components are involved. Also Fargo enterprises now carries *black*
superglue, but I haven't tested it yet. The process is basically to build
up the area with medium viscoscity superglue and spray accelerator until
the area is replaced, then shape it with a dremel/file, and polish. The
intermediate polishing is done with beauty store 4 way files, and the
final polish is with Mothers Mag Polish from an auto store. Also, I have
taken old model C viewmaster viewers and sectioned off bakelite to use for
restoring missing chunks. Sometimes, if the area is structural, you may
have to reinforce from the back with metal. The key problem with
cyanoacrylate (superglue) fixes is that there is little shear strength.

Hope this helps!

--Elliott