08-23-2017, 11:31 AM
Don't think I can't save the pot metal parts there too far gone. The rotors and stators are both badly warped along with the front mount. I do have a plan. I'm busy prototyping my idea and trying it for size and fit. Synchronization and dial alignment is still being figured out.
The original copper bands are a little too short so I've been trying a few other materials to replicate the bands only a little longer. The trouble is it's been hard to cut a thin strip and keeping it straight, starts out ok end up being abt half the proper width when I get to the far end. It has a tendency to curl getting it to lay flat during the cutting process is tricky. Have to work on making a couple of jigs for straighter cut and centering the hole for the alignment pin.
I thought about varactor diodes but couldn't find one @ 350 or so mmf.
Maybe some wood pieces, some hinges, saran wrap, and sheet aluminum? Well it is a Crosley!
Haven't done any checking on the electronics side of things yet.
The original copper bands are a little too short so I've been trying a few other materials to replicate the bands only a little longer. The trouble is it's been hard to cut a thin strip and keeping it straight, starts out ok end up being abt half the proper width when I get to the far end. It has a tendency to curl getting it to lay flat during the cutting process is tricky. Have to work on making a couple of jigs for straighter cut and centering the hole for the alignment pin.
I thought about varactor diodes but couldn't find one @ 350 or so mmf.
Maybe some wood pieces, some hinges, saran wrap, and sheet aluminum? Well it is a Crosley!
Haven't done any checking on the electronics side of things yet.
When my pals were reading comic books
I was down in the basement in my dad's
workshop. Perusing his Sam's Photofoacts
Vol 1-50 admiring the old set and trying to
figure out what all those squiggly meant.
Circa 1966
Now I think I've got!
Terry
