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

[harrybissell]

Plaster of Paris for the mold ???

H^) harry

Casio Rapman wrote:

> 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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