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Philco 60 Warped Dial
Winky Dink
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07-15-2017, 12:33 AM
Let me clarify.  I didn't mean to leave it on the shaft, but to leave the dial riveted to the metal.  I was wary of melting or burning the dial, so I heated, pressed, and cooled three times; increasing the heat each time until it softened adequately.

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It worked. Thanks for the help.
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Philco 60 Warped Dial - by Winky Dink - 07-14-2017, 01:18 AM
RE: Philco 60 Warped Dial - by Radioroslyn - 07-14-2017, 06:03 AM
RE: Philco 60 Warped Dial - by mcusi - 07-14-2017, 01:24 PM
RE: Philco 60 Warped Dial - by Winky Dink - 07-14-2017, 01:37 PM
RE: Philco 60 Warped Dial - by Radioroslyn - 07-14-2017, 05:30 PM
RE: Philco 60 Warped Dial - by Winky Dink - 07-15-2017, 12:33 AM
RE: Philco 60 Warped Dial - by Scott D - 08-17-2017, 10:55 AM
RE: Philco 60 Warped Dial - by Winky Dink - 12-09-2017, 01:37 AM



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