Filling a hole in a metal control deck

[pedro6994]

Hi,

I have a Killer Instinct 2 control deck that was converted to a Turkey Hunter which I am converting back.

When it was converted they drilled out a hole in the metal overlay on the control deck. I want to repair this and have found the following product:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Evo-Stik-320123-Metal-Epoxy-Putty/dp/B00361819W?th=1

Would this do the job? Has anyone used anything else?

Thanks

Peter

 

[big10p]

I've used metal epoxy before to do this. I filed down the top-side edges of the hole (to give filler a better key) then glued a small metal plate to the underside. Then filled the hole with P38. Tip: scratch up the bonding surfaces and put a bead of glue all around the plate edges. At first, I had the bonding surfaces sanded smooth, but the plate fell of when I dropped the CP onto my workbench.

 

[pedro6994]

Great, thanks for the tips!

 

[Ace`]

I used jb weld and a washer 'glued' to the bottom of the hole. Jb weld is very strong but sands nicely.

 

[big10p]

I used jb weld and a washer 'glued' to the bottom of the hole. Jb weld is very strong but sands nicely.

That looks similar to the stuff I used, as it came in 2 tubes.

 

[Titchgamer]

I have used the above method before to, Only difference was I welded a plate underneath instead of glued then filled with P38 and sanded.

 

[pedro6994]

The P2 Start Button in the one I need to fill then re-drill (as the size was increased when it was modified to turkey hunter).

 

[andyman]

Proper way to do it

andyman2020-04-17 16:03:46

 

[John Bennett]

If you could do it in a socially-distant, essential travel way, I could weld a new circle onto that. It is steel, presumably?

 

[pedro6994]

Hi John that would be amazing if you could do that! I would obviously pay you to do the work. I might leave it until after the lockdown is over(hopefully not too far away). I don’t suppose you can make Plexi overlays for control decks too or know anyone / a company that does?

 

[G-man]

I've just finished rebuilding an MK2 control panel with the clear plastic on it. Bought it from this seller on ebay : https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/cleardisplays

Gave them the exact dimensions (to the nearest mm) and they cut it to that size.

 

[pedro6994]

Thanks G-man I will give them a try. Did they drill the holes for you or are you doing that yourself?

 

[John Bennett]

No charge for the welding - bit of fun for a fellow enthusiast

Sorry, I can’t fabricate plastic - the welding is just ‘cos I think with old cars.

 

[pedro6994]

Wow, thanks John!

 

[G-man]

I drilled the holes myself. It wasn't too difficult, but I did some prior research and used a set of stepper drill bits. I read that this was the best way to avoid cracking the plastic.