01-21-2006, 12:39 AM
Well, failing to receive a reply, I went ahead with the experiment. Having gently cleaned the original coating with a soft toothbrush, I heated a small amount of unscented natural beeswax(courtesy of the candle section of a local "Michaels" craft store) in a cleaned and de-labelled small "Bush's Baked Beans" can. The can was placed into water in a pot, and set on the stove, with the stove heating the water, water heating the can, and the wax melting quite nicely.
The can, being about 2" diameter, by 3" deep, was large enough to do a nice job. I carefully bent all the leads to the same direction, and gingerly lowered the coils into the melted wax, and then right back out. I repeated once, immediately, then let them drain for a couple moments. Then it was off to cool, and all looks very good. Nicely sealed.
Now to go finish putting together the antenna broadcast & range coils, and start on the RF ones next... Finally the oscillator set... This thing will be completely like new when done..
Scott
The can, being about 2" diameter, by 3" deep, was large enough to do a nice job. I carefully bent all the leads to the same direction, and gingerly lowered the coils into the melted wax, and then right back out. I repeated once, immediately, then let them drain for a couple moments. Then it was off to cool, and all looks very good. Nicely sealed.
Now to go finish putting together the antenna broadcast & range coils, and start on the RF ones next... Finally the oscillator set... This thing will be completely like new when done..
Scott
Old Cars, Old Radios, Old Pipes and Young Women... What more is there?
