01-30-2009, 05:38 PM
Hello
I was able to make a dial pointer. I used a 1/2" copper plated tube strap. I flatten it out, then cut and formed it to ride along the dial plate housing. It works good, I know this isn't like the real thing but it can't be seen. Now the question is what color should the pointer be? Also with the radio off the dial pointer moves great at any speed. With the radio playing it will sometimes slip when trying to move real slow (is this because the tuning caps become magnetize?). Any suggestions?
Thanks Bob
I was able to make a dial pointer. I used a 1/2" copper plated tube strap. I flatten it out, then cut and formed it to ride along the dial plate housing. It works good, I know this isn't like the real thing but it can't be seen. Now the question is what color should the pointer be? Also with the radio off the dial pointer moves great at any speed. With the radio playing it will sometimes slip when trying to move real slow (is this because the tuning caps become magnetize?). Any suggestions?
Thanks Bob
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