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 Sue
 Location: Daylesford, VIC
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I've just bought an AWA PA150 public address speaker, the type that was once seen mounted above the blackboard in State Schools across the nation. It seems to be moulded from grey Bakelite, and there's a large crater burnt in the top surface. I'll probably have to paint it, but what is the best material for filling holes in Bakelite? Polyester resin?
 
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 Redxm
 Location: Tamworth, NSW
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Im far from an expert on this, but I have used araldite mixed with bakelite shavings/powder to colour it.
 
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 STC830
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http://archive.siliconchip.com.au/cms/A_101790/article.html.

This full archive article from Silicon Chip is up at the moment.
 
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 Little Nipper
 Location: Australia, SA
 Member since 21 December 2011
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I have one of these speakers also. It came with the amp and turntable cabinet but the National Anthem record was missing. The kids also pinched all of the valves!
 
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