[sdiy] Reproducing plastic fader shafts / knobs at home? ~``~

[Heitor Alves]

Hi!

i've been using a sort of that material, one called Polymorph made by slatec
(www.slatec.com).

It's very easy to use, and very fun to work with.

Hot gun's, hot water you can molde it, and can be reused.

i've used it once for recreating a part for a slider pot. it's very strong
but very smooth to the touch.

merry x-mas!

2005/12/22, Casio Rapman <casiorapman at hotmail.com>:
>
> Thanks for the suggestion.  This looks like a really interesting product
> which might actually work.  Has anyone here used it?  Samples are just
> under
> $5.
>
> If this stuff works, does anyone have any suggestions about how to make a
> mold from original fader shafts using practical household-friendly
> materials?  Obviously whatever's used needs to have a melting point higher
> than 160F (the melting point of Shapelock).
>
> Thanks!
>
> >From: Gogegous <gogegous at gmail.com>
> >To: Casio Rapman <casiorapman at hotmail.com>
> >CC: analogue at hyperreal.org, synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
> >Subject: Re: [sdiy] Reproducing plastic fader shafts / knobs at home?
> ~``~
> >Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2005 12:13:29 -0500
> >
> >Maybe Shapelock?  I received a sample of this stuff a while back but
> >haven't
> >tried it yet.  I think they are still offering cheap samples on the
> >webpage.
> >
> >http://shapelock.com/
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >On 12/22/05, Casio Rapman <casiorapman at hotmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > As a lot of you know, it's hard finding replacement fader shafts and
> >knobs
> > > for some instruments when you need them.
> > > I've been wondering if it's possible to reproduce plastic fader shafts
> >and
> > > simple knobs (like in the ARP 2600's for instance) at home in a
> >relatively
> > > easy and cost effective way.
> > > What do you guys think?  Any input would be appreciated.  Thanks!
> > >
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