[Hallicrafters] Casting Old Knobs

[Roger K8RI]

Cook 'em?

With epoxy and vinyl ester resins we just elevate the temps a bit. (not a 
lot though)


Roger Halstead (K8RI and ARRL 40 year Life Member)
N833R - World's oldest Debonair CD-2
www.rogerhalstead.com

> In a message dated 1/11/2006 2:42:48 PM Central  Standard Time,
> iluznst at yahoo.com writes:
> Any little bit, short or extra can  throw your
> product off. The knobs will either come out sticky and
> never  dry or can be rubbery and never harden.
> __________
>
> I paid attention to the A and B amounts using the small measuring cups
> supplied, but the knobs ARE slightly sticky.  And, the one that  feels the 
> best is
> bleeding liquid at one small spot in the center of the  knob.  The mix is 
> old,
> but the bottles appeared to have been well  sealed.  I do have some
> additional casting material, and will see if it  makes a difference.
>
> Also, one very small air pocket appears on each knob.  I thought I was
> pouring slow enough to let the air escape, but maybe not.  It looks like 
> the one
> air bubble appears where the mix is first poured.
>
> Joe
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