Asphaltum is still available and it is not difficult to repair, even a
well chipped bedplate. If you do strip it then asphaltum is what the
original finish base coat was was.
On 08/19/2011 10:36 AM, Steven Medved wrote:
I suggest you do not strip the bedplates unless it is necessary as it appears
on your F bedplate. The castings are very rough, I stripped one and was amazed
at all the surface defects, some were deep. I believe Edison used asphaltum
that fills in the defects, I wound up using JB Weld on some of the pot holes.
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From: [email protected]
Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2011 02:17:04 -0400
Subject: [Phono-L] Abrasive Blast Cabinet
Hello everyone,
My wife just got me an abrasive blast cabinet, which I plan to use on stripping
Edison bedplates for re-painting. Can someone who has used this method of
stripping give me some tips? What sort of abrasive is best to use on bedplates?
On American Restoration they started using walnut shells, or some such
abrasive, but on very thin, fragile metal pieces. I think I can go a little
stronger on bedplates! Glass beads are what are sold with it, I believe. Any
help or advice is appreciated. My first job is on an Edison Standard F bedplate
and carriage. The bedplate has flakes of paint off, and some rust areas. I was
just going to use a great Standard D bedplate I have, but then saw that the
serial number was stamped on the bottom of the F bedplate and matched the
number on the tag. So, I said I can't separate! So, here goes a complete
restoration!
Mike Sorter
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