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Can Capacitor Opening
Bill Bacco
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05-29-2016, 08:34 PM
I am curious about the best way people have found to open can capacitors for restuffing.  The one I am currently trying to do is a Philco Part #7558-S.

Any tips, pointers or suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks, Bill
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Can Capacitor Opening - by Bill Bacco - 05-29-2016, 08:34 PM
RE: Can Capacitor Opening - by klondike98 - 05-29-2016, 09:12 PM
RE: Can Capacitor Opening - by morzh - 05-29-2016, 09:18 PM
RE: Can Capacitor Opening - by Bill Bacco - 05-29-2016, 10:08 PM
RE: Can Capacitor Opening - by Warren - 05-29-2016, 10:41 PM
RE: Can Capacitor Opening - by klondike98 - 05-30-2016, 07:12 AM
RE: Can Capacitor Opening - by Bill Bacco - 05-30-2016, 12:00 PM
RE: Can Capacitor Opening - by morzh - 05-30-2016, 12:44 PM
RE: Can Capacitor Opening - by klondike98 - 05-30-2016, 01:38 PM
RE: Can Capacitor Opening - by morzh - 05-30-2016, 02:16 PM
RE: Can Capacitor Opening - by Kestas - 06-14-2016, 10:33 AM
RE: Can Capacitor Opening - by morzh - 06-14-2016, 12:56 PM
RE: Can Capacitor Opening - by mikethedruid - 06-14-2016, 01:33 PM
RE: Can Capacitor Opening - by Kestas - 06-14-2016, 03:56 PM



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