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Early Christmas Present. Need some help with it though |
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Post# 86048   12/14/2009 at 17:08 (5,218 days old) by collector2 (Moose Jaw, Sk)   |   | |
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You might say that I got one of the best Christmas gifts possible Friday. As most of you know one of my favorite brands is Goblin. Several months ago I had arranged a trade with a friend in England (Si) of a Canadian Electrolux ZB55 for a Goblin Triumph. The Triumph arrived in the mail Friday and I'm extatic. I do need some help with it though as I'm missing the small nozzle and sprayer and the exhaust coupler was broken. More below but for now, here's my latest aquisition.
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Post# 86049 , Reply# 1   12/14/2009 at 17:19 (5,218 days old) by collector2 (Moose Jaw, Sk)   |   | |
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The Triumph (model 46) was the step down model of the Ace (model 55). They were made from 1945-49. Both machines shared the same general body style, motor and parts, but as you can see from this picture, there were a couple of differences. The Triumph lacked the chrome bands and decorative embossing on the end covers. It also has a front skid rather than front wheels like the Ace. The Ace had a woven material covered hose while the Triumph had only a cloth hose and the rug nozzle on the Ace had delux features of a swivel elbow and a control which concentrated suction in the center of the nozzle when engauged.
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Post# 86050 , Reply# 2   12/14/2009 at 17:22 (5,218 days old) by collector2 (Moose Jaw, Sk)   |   | |
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Post# 86051 , Reply# 3   12/14/2009 at 17:24 (5,218 days old) by collector2 (Moose Jaw, Sk)   |   | |
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Post# 86070 , Reply# 4   12/14/2009 at 21:39 (5,218 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Post# 86071 , Reply# 5   12/14/2009 at 21:49 (5,218 days old) by collector2 (Moose Jaw, Sk)   |   | |
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Post# 86074 , Reply# 6   12/14/2009 at 22:39 (5,218 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)   |   | |
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I recommend mending Bakelite only with Cryogenic...Chrysalids...Crannberries...Cyanoacrylamide...Oh, you know - CrazyGlue! I am not kidding. The mend ends up forming a bond stronger than the surrounding material, much like Hot Hide Glue acts with wood to wood repairs. Crazy Glue bleeds into the micro pores of the Bakelite without adding an extra layer between the fragments, which is the big problem with any other adhesive, including china weld. Unless you have access to a Museum's Restoration Shop jigs and tools to hold the pieces in precise alignment The fragments will not fit together perfectly and the repair will be lumpy. Adhesives like Epoxy, etc, are very difficult to remove after the fact - ask any China Repair Shop - whereas a rubber based glue removes easily but doesn't hold very well. White glue is White glue and should only be used for Crafts. Wallpaper paste is for wallpapering and Hot Hide glue is for furniture. Test fitting the Bakelite Fragments it is easy to see how perfectly the pieces must be made to fit. Doug, I would repair your Bakelite piece only with crazyglue. After the glue has dried and set - about 5 minutes - it is a snap to scrape and polish out the overspill on the surface cracks, leaving a repair that is visually pleasing and barely detectable at close range. If you want to experiment with Gorilla Glue, try it on something else to discern if its properties are suitable for bakelite, please. I honestly don't know what Gorilla glue is for or what its composition is. Dave |
Post# 86250 , Reply# 9   12/16/2009 at 21:50 (5,216 days old) by collector2 (Moose Jaw, Sk)   |   | |
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