Bakelite Floorplate

Mwland · 01-29-2012, 08:25 PM

Is there any way to prevent these from cracking? If one does get a crack any suggestions to keep it from getting worse other than retiring it?

Lugerdoc · 01-30-2012, 11:35 AM

M, I have perfect new replacements available with pin @$35 or 3 for $100 + $5 S&H. Th

G.T. · 02-06-2012, 09:05 PM

Not too much you can do with it as far as stength is concern, but you can use epoxy and paint to fill in defects, it's just that not much sticks to it, and the stuff that does, doesn't stick very well... Old early tube radio restoration forums would be the place to look for answers...They used Bakelite shells almost exclusively in the early 20 century...

...til...lat'r....GT

John Sabato · 02-07-2012, 03:39 PM

Preventive maintenance is your best bet. Don't shoot those old mags... they will continue to increase in value as the years go by... Bust the bottom piece and the value will plummet.

Get yourself some Mec-Gar aftermarket mags that have been upgraded by G.T. for your shooting needs...

Vlim · 02-07-2012, 04:12 PM

This early plastic is basically a resin with filler in it to give it some body.

Has anyone tried repairing these using a modern epoxy resin?
If mixed with black paint, chances are it could work?

And otherwise GT makes the most beautiful reproductions!

01-29-2012, 08:25 PM	#1
Mwland User Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 22 Thanks: 14 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Bakelite Floorplate Is there any way to prevent these from cracking? If one does get a crack any suggestions to keep it from getting worse other than retiring it?

01-30-2012, 11:35 AM	#2
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	M, I have perfect new replacements available with pin @$35 or 3 for $100 + $5 S&H. Th __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

02-06-2012, 09:05 PM	#3
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,528 Thanks: 1,334 Thanked 3,711 Times in 1,014 Posts	Bakelite woes.... Not too much you can do with it as far as stength is concern, but you can use epoxy and paint to fill in defects, it's just that not much sticks to it, and the stuff that does, doesn't stick very well... Old early tube radio restoration forums would be the place to look for answers...They used Bakelite shells almost exclusively in the early 20 century... ...til...lat'r....GT

02-07-2012, 03:39 PM	#4
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Preventive maintenance is your best bet. Don't shoot those old mags... they will continue to increase in value as the years go by... Bust the bottom piece and the value will plummet. Get yourself some Mec-Gar aftermarket mags that have been upgraded by G.T. for your shooting needs... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

02-07-2012, 04:12 PM	#5
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	This early plastic is basically a resin with filler in it to give it some body. Has anyone tried repairing these using a modern epoxy resin? If mixed with black paint, chances are it could work? And otherwise GT makes the most beautiful reproductions!