From Kenny Balys Sent Thu, Aug 2nd 2018, 15:01
From Kenny Balys Sent Thu, Aug 2nd 2018, 15:01
If its like the Drumulator, its some kind of fiberglassy crap. I repaired a ding in mine with epoxy glue. On 02.08.18 14:53 , A. wrote: > Thanks for the reply, Fredrik. > > I have a feeling the SP-12 case is made from some kind of moulded > resin, so maybe an epoxy fix would in fact be the best way to go. I > wasn't sure it would be of use for holding screws as i've heard it can > crack, but then for this specific application it's probably ok. > > On 7/31/18, Fredrik Zetterling <xxxx@xxx.xx> wrote: >> Hi, >> >> I do not know what material it is made of, but I have successfully repaired >> a few old plastic >> synths and drum machines using Loctite Repair Putty. You just knead a small >> piece of it, >> apply and form into shape and then you can drill/thread whatever in it when >> it is dry. >> >> Old ESQ-1s have a tendency to have the plastic screw mounts for the front >> plate shear >> off for instance. >> >> /F >> ________________________________________ >> From: Alexis E. [xxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.xxx] >> Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2018 13:30 >> To: xxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxx.xxx >> Subject: [AH] E-mu SP-12 Lid Material? >> >> Hi all, >> >> Wondering if anybody here knows what the front plate/lid of an SP-12 >> is made of. The reason being that mine is turning to powder around the >> three screw holes at the back above the vents where it connects to the >> metal underplate and two of the screws barely stay in any more. They >> are self-tapping, so seemingly have just worn out the holes through >> vibration, and being removed and replaced too many times. I also have >> a chunk knocked out of the rear of the unit that could do with gluing >> back on. Never bothered because i didn't want to try superglue or >> something just in case it went horribly wrong. >> >> I thought maybe forming little tubes from Sugru might work to give a >> new surface for the screws to grip onto. >> >> >> Any ideas appreciated. >>