some black inlay missing - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

colinpost · 13th Jun 2009, 9:01 pm

On my HMV 482 wood case, i've got a couple of inches of black inlay missing. I was thinking of usiny expoxy resin (dyed wih black cement dye), but read that this could shrink.

On the other hand, someone had suggested to use superglue, which would shows no sign of shrinkage.

Anyone have any thoughts or other suggestions ?

Radio_Dave · 13th Jun 2009, 9:34 pm

I'm not sure what your trying to repair, but I would suggest you start with something a little less permanent in case something goes wrong

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What about melting black wax crayon into the void?

David

colinpost · 13th Jun 2009, 9:54 pm

the inlay is 3mm wide an 3mm depth and there a two sections (30mm) missing.

i'll try and post a photo

yesnaby · 14th Jun 2009, 9:16 am

Hello,

You can get 3.4 mm square ebony stringing - quite cheap but the postage is a bit much. Maybe someone has a bit lying around? Could easily be sanded down to 3 mm square.

http://www.originalmarquetry.co.uk/c...tringing_1.htm

Michael

chipp1968 · 14th Jun 2009, 7:13 pm

you should attempt at replacing it with wood veneer if poss. Stringing is available , but is useually quite narrow ,or decorative . is it actually black ? if so you will need a very close grained wood , that you then have to dye . you can get small packs of veneer too .

13th Jun 2009, 9:01 pm	#1
colinpost Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cardiff Posts: 2	some black inlay missing On my HMV 482 wood case, i've got a couple of inches of black inlay missing. I was thinking of usiny expoxy resin (dyed wih black cement dye), but read that this could shrink. On the other hand, someone had suggested to use superglue, which would shows no sign of shrinkage. Anyone have any thoughts or other suggestions ?

13th Jun 2009, 9:34 pm	#2
Radio_Dave Nonode Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 2,543	Re: some black inlay missing I'm not sure what your trying to repair, but I would suggest you start with something a little less permanent in case something goes wrong. What about melting black wax crayon into the void? David

13th Jun 2009, 9:54 pm	#3
colinpost Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cardiff Posts: 2	Re: some black inlay missing the inlay is 3mm wide an 3mm depth and there a two sections (30mm) missing. i'll try and post a photo

14th Jun 2009, 9:16 am	#4
yesnaby Octode Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Newport, Gwent, UK. Posts: 1,623	Re: some black inlay missing Hello, You can get 3.4 mm square ebony stringing - quite cheap but the postage is a bit much. Maybe someone has a bit lying around? Could easily be sanded down to 3 mm square. http://www.originalmarquetry.co.uk/c...tringing_1.htm Michael

14th Jun 2009, 7:13 pm	#5
chipp1968 Rest in Peace Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Somerset, UK. Posts: 2,356	Re: some black inlay missing you should attempt at replacing it with wood veneer if poss. Stringing is available , but is useually quite narrow ,or decorative . is it actually black ? if so you will need a very close grained wood , that you then have to dye . you can get small packs of veneer too .