02-21-2008, 02:02 AM
Hi Planigan,
Thanks for the tip, I didn't think of using the dots.
I did use a piece of thin flannel. Regular felt was too thick.
You're right, the dial was slightly warped, and as I tuned, it would move to the center and back. I think there was not that much pressure, so now, the felt will protect it.
The original stuff looked like the flocking on turntables.
Now that probem is solved, I am on to the recap.
New issue, the on off/Tone switch (4 position ) is broken. The wafer that makes the contact to select the tone is missing, including the ball bearing.
I have found a NOS Mallory switch that attaches to the bottom of the selector. I am halfway there
I am in contact with Mark Oppat, he might have a broken one I can repair. The switch is no problem, but the 4 position switch is what I need. It would be almost impossible to recreate one.
I think the replacement was a Centralab 1465, which is no doubt obsolete.
I'll work on the recap, while trying to locate the switch.
I realy don't want to add in a modern switch , that would be a last resort.
[Image: http://aycu11.webshots.com/image/45770/2...675_fs.jpg]
[Image: http://aycu16.webshots.com/image/45775/2...338_fs.jpg]
Take care,
Gary.
Thanks for the tip, I didn't think of using the dots.
I did use a piece of thin flannel. Regular felt was too thick.
You're right, the dial was slightly warped, and as I tuned, it would move to the center and back. I think there was not that much pressure, so now, the felt will protect it.
The original stuff looked like the flocking on turntables.
Now that probem is solved, I am on to the recap.
New issue, the on off/Tone switch (4 position ) is broken. The wafer that makes the contact to select the tone is missing, including the ball bearing.
I have found a NOS Mallory switch that attaches to the bottom of the selector. I am halfway there
I am in contact with Mark Oppat, he might have a broken one I can repair. The switch is no problem, but the 4 position switch is what I need. It would be almost impossible to recreate one.
I think the replacement was a Centralab 1465, which is no doubt obsolete.
I'll work on the recap, while trying to locate the switch.
I realy don't want to add in a modern switch , that would be a last resort.
[Image: http://aycu11.webshots.com/image/45770/2...675_fs.jpg]
[Image: http://aycu16.webshots.com/image/45775/2...338_fs.jpg]
Take care,
Gary.
