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Juhani Halmeenmaki
cedricfan
Finland
1020 Posts
My Collection
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 Posted - Jan 11 2009 : 3:09:32 PM
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So, I have decided to try making the Smena-digi from a bakelite "8" as it looks so lovely oldish.
But has anyone here ever tried to cut bakelite, eg with a Dremel? I know it is OK to slowly drill a tiny hole into bakelite, but cutting?
Best regards,
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Vladislav Kern
Vlad
USA
4252 Posts
My Collection
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Posted - Jan 11 2009 : 3:26:33 PM
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| Juhani, I don't think the Smena-5 to 8 are Bakelite, these are just plain hard plastic.. |
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BERRY alain
mermoz37
France
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Posted - Jan 12 2009 : 04:10:04 AM
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yes, they are unbreakable hard PVC or else plastics, easy to cut (but not to glue !!!)
Jauni abot bakélte : if you have to do that : cut whith hight speed tool (dremel or jig saw)
I often use metal cut saw whith small teeth.
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Don Gillette
dgillette4
USA
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Posted - Jan 12 2009 : 10:22:28 AM
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Hello Juhani: If it is Bakelite wear a dust mask when cutting ,the dust is hazardous to lungs. I too would use a dremel. I would love to see the results. Don
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Vladislav Kern
Vlad
USA
4252 Posts
My Collection
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Posted - Jan 12 2009 : 10:31:46 AM
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Guys,I think the only ACTUAL bakelite Soviet cameras are Turist, Liliput, Maliutka, Original Smena. Pretty sure everything post-war is just plain plastic. Am I mistaken?
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Juhani Halmeenmaki
cedricfan
Finland
1020 Posts
My Collection
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Posted - Jan 12 2009 : 12:11:50 PM
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Tomorrow I will get a pack of new cutting discs for my "Dremel", so let's see what happens 
And naturally there will be pictures of the process and of the camera when ready 
Best regards,
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BERRY alain
mermoz37
France
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Posted - Jan 13 2009 : 04:17:05 AM
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Junkor ?
also to cut plastics or balélite : the best way is to stick a scotch tape , draw and then only cut trought scotch tape to avoid dust and shattering |
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