[jayoungs]

Thanks Doug, good point and advice. I'll check that out! I've completely refurbished the exterior -- shined the cabinet, re-painted the dial face (was not in great shape). Did make a discovery -- if anyone has to match the gold-colored plastic like is used in the thumb dial on this set -- Mohawk antique gold spray is perfect.

Forget the coffee pot, I'm going to plug in the lamp on my better half's nightstand and have it turn on bright with the alarm!! That'll do the trick!!