Masonite?

[Kenneth G. Gordon]

On 15 Apr 2006 at 18:42, Dave Stadt wrote:

> Bakelite.....it is nothing like masonite.  Doubt if any is still
> manufactured as it is much more difficult and costly to manufacture
> than other plastics.  If it is available the vintage radio suppliers
> might have it but I don't remember seeing it.

Right. Bakelite was the first real plastic. 

Those of us who want bakelite use black lexan or something like it, 
instead.

Masonite is still being manufactured, but ever bit of it I have ever seen 
is brown, and is MUCH softer and less sturdy than Bakelite. Also, most 
of it I have seen is only about 1/4" thick.

One trade name for a Masonite variant is Abatibi, available at many 
places like Home Depot or building supply stores.

Ken Gordon W7EKB

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