Restore a Allcocks double ventilated aerial reel

[Evert van der Plas]

I bought this reel as a challenge to see if i can do something with it, i cleaned the reel, removed the oxide and reconstruct the broken parts with metal epoxy paste. still working on it but it starts to look good now :-)




This is how it looks before the treatment
and here are some pics from the job so far




The spool will be post later when done

[LuckyLuca]

Great work Evert!

You do love a challenge!

[Aitch]

How... I mean... HOW...?

[Marc]

How... I mean... HOW...?

I agree, Harry. Is this even a thing; how can it be possible to bring that reel back. I can't wait to see the finished article. This is why I've never thrown anything away since 2005. Ha.

[Evert van der Plas]

Very wise decision Mark so if you have a wreck like this keep a eye open for the final result :-)

[Nobby]

Blimey! You do like a challenge, Evert.

I am amazed that the epoxy is holding onto something so thin....bravo!

Do let us know which epoxy you are using.....I think I NEED some.

[Evert van der Plas]

This is what i use
IRONCLAD AND METALLIC TWO-COMPONENT EPOXY ADHESIVE.

Field of application
Ideal for strong repairs of metal objects which must withstand extreme conditions (forces, vibrations, (sea)water, heavy load), such as tools, car parts, engines, (motor)bikes, metal (garden) fencing and cutlery. Also suitable for sealing a small hole in a radiator. Suitable for bonding of metal (steel, aluminium, iron) together and in combination with stone, wood, concrete, and various synthetics (such as formica, polyester and bakelite).

[Evert van der Plas]

The spool starts to look good,



the pitting is almost gone and reconstructed the broken parts, i gave it a layer paint to see where i can do some more improvements

[Old Man River]

Coming on..... cant wait to see the finished article..

OMR

[Crucian]

Looking good...