Handset with two small holes..

[Sean]

Hey all,

I purchased an old AE 34 and AE 35 style handset with a couple of small holes in the bakelite that should be easy to fill. The holes are about half the size of a medium sized pea.  Any thoughts about what product to fill it with?

Would you use Epoxy or some other substance? Would you use acrylic paint to pigment the Epoxy or other substance?

Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance!

Sean

[Mark Stevens]

Hey all,
I purchased an old AE 34 and AE 35 style handset with a couple of small holes in the bakelite that should be easy to fill. The holes are about half the size of a medium sized pea.  Any thoughts about what product to fill it with?
Would you use Epoxy or some other substance? Would you use acrylic paint to pigment the Epoxy or other substance?

I haven't a clue Sean, but stand by, as there's about a zillion vintage radio enthusiasts here, and they're all about repairing bakelite.  I'll bet there's more knowledge about bakelite packed into our member base than anywhere else in the known universe!  (there...I've got my daily exaggerations out of the way)

[Dan/Panther]

Sean;
Personally, I would look for a donor, and cut a plug to fit the bakelite. Epoxy, or the likes, would be mono toned, and will  stick out like a sore thumb.
Take your time to make the plug fit as snugly as possibe. It should look almost flawless.

Mark;
I would not consider your comment an exaggeration at all. Considering that many collect several items that are bakelite, you may well be accurate in your comment.

D/P