02-23-2018, 07:51 PM
Yes this is a topic that can get interesting for sure.
First off there is some amazing work being done in our hobby. I have seen examples of newly molded dog bone resistors, to new AK caps and labels. This is something that requires a good skill set and ingenuity, not to mention time. Most is so good you really can’t tell it’s new. And that’s the tip of the iceberg.
I would pay more for a radio restoration completed this way.
If I were to look under a chassis and it had quality workmanship, I would be happy wether or not it had restuffed paper caps. So as long as the job was done right.....
For my work, I will restuff electrolytic and other capacitor cans, Bakelite blocks, and bypass cans. Usually there is not a lot of extra room to pile in film caps for the power supply. Plus it looks better, and lead dress will be close to original. I do not restuff paper caps. If I was to do that, I would have to obtain the correct brand and part number etc. OCD kicks in so I simply won’t spend the time.
I will clean and paint a chassis. I have done three consoles this way including my 38-690. This is something you first see when peaking around the back.
Now if I had a high end Scott or 1000Z, or a WLW, then all the stops would come out. Replating the chrome, obtaining the right paper caps and resistors, and anything else would be done. I would hire the right person for things I can’t do.
This is how I am, but really it’s about you, your comfort level, and what makes you happy. I don’t worry too much about what someone may think if they pick apart my radios when I’m gone.
First off there is some amazing work being done in our hobby. I have seen examples of newly molded dog bone resistors, to new AK caps and labels. This is something that requires a good skill set and ingenuity, not to mention time. Most is so good you really can’t tell it’s new. And that’s the tip of the iceberg.
I would pay more for a radio restoration completed this way.
If I were to look under a chassis and it had quality workmanship, I would be happy wether or not it had restuffed paper caps. So as long as the job was done right.....
For my work, I will restuff electrolytic and other capacitor cans, Bakelite blocks, and bypass cans. Usually there is not a lot of extra room to pile in film caps for the power supply. Plus it looks better, and lead dress will be close to original. I do not restuff paper caps. If I was to do that, I would have to obtain the correct brand and part number etc. OCD kicks in so I simply won’t spend the time.
I will clean and paint a chassis. I have done three consoles this way including my 38-690. This is something you first see when peaking around the back.
Now if I had a high end Scott or 1000Z, or a WLW, then all the stops would come out. Replating the chrome, obtaining the right paper caps and resistors, and anything else would be done. I would hire the right person for things I can’t do.
This is how I am, but really it’s about you, your comfort level, and what makes you happy. I don’t worry too much about what someone may think if they pick apart my radios when I’m gone.
