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shellac on dial cord to secure dial indicator/pointer? - Guest - 08-12-2008
This question pertains to a Philco model 40-180 chassis.
I read somewhere that it is advisable to use shellac to secure the dial pointer/indicator assembly to the dial cord.
Where is a good source to buy this shellac product?
Would super-glue do the job just as well?
Thank you in advance,
Phil D
Re: shellac on dial cord to secure dial indicator/pointer? - Syl - 08-12-2008
Phil D Wrote:This question pertains to a Philco model 40-180 chassis.
I read somewhere that it is advisable to use shellac to secure the dial pointer/indicator assembly to the dial cord.
Where is a good source to buy this shellac product?
Would super-glue do the job just as well?
Thank you in advance,
Phil D
A dab of nail polish does the job. Should you need to reposition the pointer later, a drop of acetone will soften the nail polish. I buy the cheap red one at the dollar store. It is real lacquer believe it or not. The clear nail polish does a great job of mending light scratches on radios (along with a felt tip pen to hide the scratch). I would not advise using super glue.
Syl
- Guest - 08-12-2008
Syl,
I appreciate the quick reply and answer to my question.
Fingernail polish is sure easier to find than shellac. For a onetime fix, this is the way I will go.
Thanks again for the help that I have received on this forum.
Phil D
- exray - 08-12-2008
I just use the first sticky thing I can reach on the bench
Shellac would be at the bottom of the list of things to choose from.Good old-timey Duco cement is handy to have within reach. So are those .000004 ounce tubes of crazy glue.
- Texasrocker - 08-12-2008
While were sharing ideas on this subject, I have always used a small-dab of clear GE 100% silicone household glue applied with the tip of a toothpick. Can be removed easily also for re-positioning dial pointer if needed even after full dry if not too much is used. Silicone wont break down over time with moisture, heat/cold , etc. Flexible also.