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There is more than one way to "skin a cat, " but I've found this method works well for me, keeps me from cracking the bakelite "tub" and makes the repair virtually invisible:
http://www.philcorepairbench.com/capbuild.htm
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Chuck your method does work well and does not require a great deal of effort. I figure that if someone just starting out (like me) can do it and not turn the blocks into jigsaw pieces then it works.
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Alot of people complain about the blocks --- but after recapping/ restuffing a radio full of cardboard tube caps, rebuilding the bakelite blocks is a welcome change. I think one of Philco's better ideas
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Jerry Huelsbeck Wrote:Alot of people complain about the blocks --- but after recapping/ restuffing a radio full of cardboard tube caps, rebuilding the bakelite blocks is a welcome change. I think one of Philco's better ideas
I agree - lots of room in there by using contemporary poly caps....
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Stephen,
Leaving any of the potting tar behind insures that you'll get it all over yourself or transfer it to unwanted areas if not completely cleaned. (Maybe it's just me...?)
I use cotton swabs to finish cleaning out the nooks and crannies - just the anal engineer in me that likes things tidy, I guess.
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I agree with Chuck, I always try to remove all traces of the old tar potting compound. Once the bulk is removed, the remainder comes out easily using a solvent such as lacquer thinner on a cotton swab or rag. A strong solvent such as lacquer thinner will be harmless to the bakelite housing.
